ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 3D
Systems (NYSE:DDD) has announced that two leading German
industrial tool makers are using
Cimatron® integrated CAD/CAM software by 3D Systems
to overcome production challenges faster and more successfully.
Cimatron software, a dedicated design and manufacturing solution
for tooling, is drawing renewed interest from customers in
Germany because of its ability to
design and deliver molds faster, maintain data integrity between
design and manufacturing, and its outstanding electrode design and
EDM programming application.
"At 3D Systems, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to
help our customers maintain a competitive edge – and address market
demands to produce better tools, in a shorter time frame, with
lower costs. It's great to see the success that both HARTING
Applied Technologies and VMR have had using Cimatron," commented
Radhika Krishnan, senior vice
president, software and healthcare solutions, 3D Systems.
HARTING Applied Technologies Improves Tool Quality, Reduces
Scrap and Delivers Molds Faster with Cimatron
HARTING
Applied Technologies, headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany, is
a specialist in sophisticated toolmaking. The company develops,
designs and produces injection molds, die-casting molds, stamping
and bending dies, and special machines.
Following a phased implementation of Cimatron, all application
areas at HARTING are now served by this dedicated, integrated
CAD/CAM software. This has helped HARTING to enhance data
integration through the entire mold-making process, resulting in
improved production quality and efficiency with decreased lead
times, reduced scrap and improved tool quality.
"Rolling out Cimatron enabled us to quickly resolve our
substantial problems in the EDM area, which we had been combating
for 12 years. With the implementation of Cimatron, we achieved data
and process integration in the entire mold-making process, which is
a key advantage for us," said Andreas Weiß, production manager,
HARTING Applied Technologies.
VMR Achieves Fast, Efficient Prototyping with
Cimatron
VMR GmbH & Co. KG, located in
Mönchweiler, Germany, offers a
broad range of manufacturing technologies – supporting its
customers with design and NC programming, production and assembly,
as well as providing customized mold design and optimization.
VMR uses Cimatron integrated CAD/CAM software to efficiently,
cost-effectively design and manufacture prototypes and short
manufacturing runs. The use of this software has helped the company
reduce electrode design and manufacturing time by 70%.
Additionally, VMR is now able to operate their milling and EDM
machines at full capacity to produce 10,000 graphite electrodes per
year, at a rate of roughly 50 per day.
"In our business, speed is crucial," said VMR's CEO,
Thomas Viebrans. "Each day brings
different customers and different challenges that require an
extremely flexible, efficient CAD/CAM system. Cimatron has enabled
us to maximize our ROI by increasing efficiency and productivity
through automation, accelerating on-boarding time for new
employees, and completing more orders."
3D Systems announced on August 29
that Cimatron 15, which enables toolmakers to deliver exceptionally
high-quality tools, faster with new and enhanced capabilities, will
be generally available in late Q4 of 2019. Please visit the 3D
Systems website for more information.
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About 3D Systems
More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems
brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing
industry. Today, as the leading AM solutions company, it empowers
manufacturers to create products and business models never before
possible through transformed workflows. This is achieved with the
Company's best-of-breed digital manufacturing ecosystem, comprised
of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials, on-demand
manufacturing services, and a portfolio of end-to-end manufacturing
software. Each solution is powered by the expertise of the
company's application engineers who collaborate with customers to
transform manufacturing environments. 3D Systems' solutions address
a variety of advanced applications for prototyping through
production in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical,
dental, and consumer goods. More information on the company is
available at www.3dsystems.com.
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