CDG 3D TECH: Our Story
Since 1993 the Concurrent Design Group [CDG] has been at the cutting edge of 3D engineering design & manufacturing technology. The world of 3D – including the headline technologies of CAD, Scanning, Printing and Additive Manufacturing – has evolved in many ways that massively enhances our workflows, creativity and productivity.
Our story developed fast from 2003 onwards, as the company focused on the latest 3D printing, 3D scanning & 3D software technologies. In essence, we are one of 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
At CDG: 3D TECH™ we help our customers stay one step ahead with 3D Technology products and services.
CDG employ a large team of highly skilled engineers – split across multiple sites in the UK – to best support you with your projects and the adoption of 3D 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.
Technology Summary
CDG 3D TECH 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
Our 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 is listed here on our 3D Partners and their products.
CDG: 3D TECH™
3D Printers | Additive
- 3DSystems ProJet 2500 resin & wax high resolution MJP
- 3DSystems ProJet 660 Pro mono & colour CJP
- 3DSystems Figure 4 for super-fast, high resolution DLP
- 3DSystems Additive Manufacturing solutions inc. SLS
- Concr3de ceramic powder-based binder-jetting solutions BJP
- Intamsys HT high-temp FFF
- Omni3D large-format FFF
- Fusion EDGE large-format desktop FFF
- Sinterit selective laser sintering SLS
- Txy MX Clay printers via LDM
- Inkbit Vista for mass production via VCJ
10x 3D Printing Technologies
- BJP binder-jet printing
- CJP colour-jet printing
- FFF filament printing
- FGF pellet extrusion printing
- MJP multi-jet printing
- DLP digital light printing
- LDM liquid deposition modelling
- SLA stereolithography
- SLS selective laser sintering
- VCJ vision controlled jetting
9x Post Processing Technologies
- Annealing
- Distillation
- FFF support removal
- Part smoothing via tumbling
- Powder recycling
- Resin cleaning
- UV Curing
- Vapour smoothing
- Wax removal
3D Scanners
- EinScan Pro series structured-light scanners
- EinScan H series handheld Laser/IR/LED scanners
- EvixScan 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, 3D Layer, etc. for 3D printing
3D Industries
We offer solutions for the following industries:-
- Aerospace
- Architecture
- Art
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Cultural Heritage
- Defence
- Dental
- Foundry
- Jewellery
- Manufacturing
- Medical
- Orthotics
- Pottery
- Product Design & Engineering
- Recycling
- Sculpture
- Tool Designers & Toolmakers
- Universities & Education
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™
- Recyc3D™
Switchboard +44 (0)1420 556755
Email: info@cdg.uk.com