Our Story

CDG 3D TECH: Our Story

Since 1993 the Concurrent Design Group, CDG, has been at the cutting edge of 3D engineering design & manufacturing technology. Our story developed from 2003 onwards, as the company focused on supplying the latest 3D printing, 3D scanning & 3D software technologies. In essence, we are the longest serving independent UK company in the 3D technology market. Our in-depth knowledge means that our customers are not just buying a product or service from us, but first class expertise and support that makes a real difference. Our aim is to help our customers maximise their success by investing in and using the latest 3D technology and achieving high performance, high productivity, high quality and maximum throughput.

One Step Ahead

CDG 3D TECH: helping our customers stay one step ahead with 3D Technology and support from CDG.

CDG employ a large team of highly skilled engineers to support you with your projects or with the adoption of the technology into your company. Our engineers cover all the key disciplines including field service engineers, technicians, applications engineers, materials specilaists, trainers and consultants.

We have an open door policy, so you are welcome to visit or contact us at any time.

Summary

CDG specialise in supplying high-performance, high-tech products & services for:-

  • 3D Printing – Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Batch Production, Post Processing
  • 3D Scanning – Reverse Engineering, Inspection
  • 3D Software – Scan-to-CAD, Clay Modelling, CADCAM, Tool Design, Moldflow, Inspection
  • 3D Engineering – Bespoke Design & Manufacture
  • 3D Training – 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, 3D Software
  • 3D Support – Service Contracts, Repairs, Spares, Consumables

Partners

CDG partner with the worlds leading 3D TECH manufacturers of hardware and software, including (in alphabetical order): 3D Systems, AMT, Cimatron, Concr3de, Evatronix, Fusion, Geomagic, Inkbit, Intamsys, Omni3D, PostProcess, Shining3D, Simcon and Sinterit. More information on our partners is listed here.

CDG: 3D TECH™

3D Printers

  • 3DSystems ProJet 2500 MJP resin & wax high resolution
  • 3DSystems ProJet 660 Pro CJP mono & colour
  • 3DSystems Figure 4 DLP for super-fast, high resolution
  • 3DSystems SLA, SLS Additive Manufacturing solutions
  • 3DSystems EXT pellet printers for XL parts & tooling
  • Concr3de BJP ceramic powder-based binder-jetting solutions
  • Intamsys HT high-temp FFF
  • Omni3D large-format FFF
  • Fusion EDGE large-format desktop FFF
  • Sinterit SLS selective laser sintering
  • Inkbit Vista for AM mass production via VCJ
  • PostProcess AM post-processing equipment
  • AMT AM vapour smoothing equipment

9x 3D Printing technologies:-

  • BJP binder-jet printing
  • CJP colour-jet printing
  • EXT pellet extrusion printing
  • FFF filament printing
  • MJP multi-jet printing
  • DLP digital light printing
  • SLA stereolithography
  • SLS selective laser sintering
  • VCJ vision controlled jetting

3D Scanners

  • EinScan Pro series structured-light scanners
  • EinScan H series handheld Laser/IR/LED scanners
  • Evatronix high-res metrology tripod-based scanners
  • FreeScan metrology handheld scanners & photogrammetry

3D Software

  • Geomagic Wrap for scan-to-CAD via IGES/STEP
  • Geomagic Design X (DX) for scan-to-native-CAD with model tree
  • Geomagic Control X (CX) for inspection
  • Geomagic Freeform for digital clay modelling
  • ExactFlat for 3D scan to 2D flat pattern
  • Cimatron for Mold, Die, Electrode Design
  • Cimatron for 3 to 5 axis NC milling
  • Cimatron for Conformal Cooling
  • Cadmould plastic flow simulation & analysis
  • Varimos injection moulding design optimisation
  • 3D Sprint, Simplify3D, Intamsuite etc. for 3D printing

3D Solutions

We offer solutions for the following industries:-

  • Automotive, Aerospace & Defence
  • Product Design & Engineering
  • Tool Designers & Toolmakers
  • Manufacturing
  • Art, Sculpture
  • Jewellery
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Universities & Education
  • Medical, Dental, Dermatology
  • Architecture, Engineering & Construction
  • Recycling

CDG: Concurrent Design Group

Head-office address:

  • 3 Oriel Court, Omega Park, Alton, Hants GU34 2YT
  • United Kingdom

UK Showrooms & Service Centres:

  • Alton GU34 2YT
  • Derby DE1 2BU

Trademarks:

  • CDG: 3D Tech™
  • Replik8™

Switchboard +44 (0)1420 556755

Email: info@cdg.uk.com