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Published in: Technical Communications
Due to a recent Microsoft update, you may be receiving the error “The operating system is not configured to run this application” when closing SOLIDWORKS. This occurs when you have the CAM add-in installed, and are active on SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP4. Below is a screenshot of the error. This is caused by Windows quality updates
Published in: 3D Printing
Medical device manufacturers – in every conversation we have – are worried about one thing: speed. The industry is very competitive, and the first company to bring a helpful new device to market is the one who wins over doctors and hospitals. We have worked with many medical device companies, and have seen the positive
Published in: 3D Printing
It is no secret that in Central New York, optics are big deal. The area’s rich history of being leaders in the optics and photonics industries means that we have the privilege of working with a lot of those companies. Over the years I have analyzed countless 3D models from these companies. I am always
Published in: 3D Printing Materials
What is ESD Protection? Electrostatic discharge (ESD) materials are plastics that reduce static electricity in order to protect electrostatic-sensitive devices or to contain flammable liquids or gasses. These materials are commonly found in electronic devices and throughout electronics manufacturing facilities to protect components. There are different levels of surface resistance requirements that are summarized in
Published in: Manufacturing, Tulip
The main reason work instructions go unused is because they don’t add enough value to operators. Instead, they slow them down, having to sift through piles of pages for specific information. This is true for both paper and digital work instructions alike. The answer is an emerging concept called Smart Work Instructions (SWI). Not all
