News and Updates

Free advice on casting Jewellery with ProJet 1200

23.07.2014

CDG are offering all Jewellery design and manufacturing companies, who purchase CDG's ProJet 1200 3D Printer turnkey solution package, free advice on using the technology to optimise the design, manufacturing and casting process using precious metals.

For more information please speak to Grant Cameron or Graham Walker at CDG on 01420 88645.

ProJet 1200 3D Printed ring image (before & after casting):

MoneyWeek Crowdpower report sponsored by CDG

07.07.2014

MoneyWeek magazine have partnered with CDG to promote their new Crowdpower report on making money from the peer-to-peer revolution. As part of the promotion, CDG are offering a free Cube2 3D Printer in a prize draw.

Please click on the link below for the free Moneyweek report or the enter the prize draw...

http://moneyweek.com/crowdpower-peer-to-peer-lending-twitter/

CDG Sponsor Futuristic Glider Yachts

05.06.2014

To help promote our product and services, CDG agreed to sponsor Gilder Yachts in using the latest 3D technology to create and promote their futuristic new yacht designs.

CubePro starts shipping in August; Cube3 in November

03.06.2014

The CubePro 3D Printers start shipping in late August 2014; the Cube3 in November. Both boast new higher resoution 3d Printing specifications plus many other new features...

Cube3 3D Printer now has more than 20 colours and dual-colour jetted mashables. Mix and match dual-colour and dual-materials. Cube printing with recyclable ABS and compostable PLA plastic, has never been so limitless. Build volume is 152 x 152 x 152mm.

The CubePro features the largest-in-class build platform with ultra high-resolution. With prints 2.5 times larger than any other desktop prosumer and hobbyist printer 275 x 265 x 240 mm with ultra high-resolution settings of 70-micron thin print layers, professional quality printing has never been so large or easy.

CubePro will support a new material for production: nylon, along with strong ABS and compostable PLA plastic. Create functional prototype models or make end-use parts for your engineering applications. The CubePro is a versatile printer for both the engineer and hobbyist alike. Nylon is exceptionally durable for high heat resistance, high strength to weight ratio, or parts requiring secondary operations like painting, machining or adhesive bonding.

The CubePro has a controlled heated process environment ensures improved accuracy and reliability of print for effortless, professional quality every time for your largest ABS plastic prints. Automated settings ensure home-safe printing in your mancave, on your workbench and at your desktop; with up to 3 simultaneous colors with 3 material options. Select from over 24 vibrant colours for more unique combinations.

3D Systems Technology Roadshow

17.04.2014

CDG and 3D Systems are holding a joint seminar programme on 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2014. The seminar programme is the same on each day, so attending one of these dates covers the whole content of product demonstrations, presentations and hands-on experience. Also, you can meet "the experts" from 3D Systems, as we have the senior UK management team attending the event:

- Simon Van De Crommert, Manager for 3D Systems ProJet & ProX 3D Printers

- Gareth Glazzard, Manager for Geomagic Scanners & Software

- Paul Gately, Manager for Cubify products inc. 3D Printers, Scanners & Software

The day runs from 10am to 4pm and is split into three zones:

ZONE 3DP - for the whole range of ProJet & ProX 3D Printers including:

- ProJet 1200, 1500, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6000 professional 3D Printers

- ProX SLA, SLS & Direct Metal production 3D Printers

ZONE 3DS - for the whole range of Geomagic & Breuckmann products including:

- Geomagic Capture 3D Scanner- Geomagic Wrap, Studio & Design X software

- Breuckmann StereoScan & SmartScan high-end 3D Scanners

ZONE QB3D - for the whole range of Cubify products including:

- Cube & CubeX 3D Printers- Sense 3D Scanner

- Sculpt, Design & Invent software

To book your place, please email Alex Hooker at CDG via alex.hooker@cdg.uk.com

Please note places are limited and Tuesday 20th May is already fully booked!

We look forward to seeing you at CDG offices in May.

ProJet 3500 CPX - Castable Wax Patterns for Jewellery

10.04.2014

The ProJet 3500 CPX has the build volume of 298 x 185 203mm allowing you to mass produce 100% wax micro-detail patterns with smooth surface quality in 16 micron layers. Extreme fine detail and exceptional precision enables rapid workflow, mass customisation and improved casting room efficiencies and productivity. RealWax™ ProJet® CPX patterns are ideal for casting jewellery, apparel, microdetail medical devices, medical implants, electrical components, figurines, replicas, collectables and more.

For more information email info@cdg.uk.com or tel. 01420 88645