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A Word from the Chair
Dear Nadra,
The conference is less than three months away! At this point if you haven't already done so, I encourage you to request permission from your management and/or customers to participate in this years technical competition. This competition allows you to showcase your ingenuity and hard work by sharing your completed projects that involve finishing and/or functionality to your colleagues. In addition to the prestigious award provided it also gives your company tremendous visibility on your rapid prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. At this year's conference, the winner of each category will receive, in addition to the award, complimentary attendance to RAPID 2008 Conference & Exposition organized by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) to be held at the Disney's Coronado Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
If you have experienced difficulties in gluing the different stereolithography materials, I strongly urge you to attend the technical breakout session organized by the Loctite Industrial Division of
Henkel Corporation and Materialise. This session deals with the different types of adhesives; benefits and limitations of cyanoacylates, two-part acrylics, epoxies and urethanes; joint design; part fixturing and so much more dealing with cutting and gluing parts.
As the agenda continues to evolve it is never too late to send your comments in areas of interest. Click here to review the New Agenda!
Space is sometimes limited so I encourage you register early and when you do be sure to sign-up for these training sessions. Again, all of the details are available when you Register Online.
CALL FOR PAPERS & PRESENTERS
YES! I am still looking for more presenters for the conference. You are the voice of the future, and there are still opportunities for presenters at the conference next year. I encourage you all to share with the group:
- your ideas
- tips & tricks
- areas of interest
- breakthroughs
- and case studies
I look forward to hearing from you and welcome all of your ideas and suggestions. Together we will make the 2008 conference a successful one!
Sheku Kamara
2008 3DSUG Chairperson
O: (414) 277-7189
C: (414) 333-9421 |
| The Sorovetz Report
Her Majesty's Ride |
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The Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa is the headquarters of "Her Majesty's Ride," a new service that will transport hotel guests in Royal style to and from destinations around Orange County in head turning fashion.The London style taxicabs are the hallmark of Britain where cab drivers have a reputation for their knowledge and courtesy.These London taxicabs are representative of the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa's focus on every aspect of customer service.
The only remaining British owned automobile manufacturer, London Taxis International, manufactures the London taxicab.These diesel powered taxis offer luxury and appeal getting you to your destination with class and style.
Her Majesty's Ride Executive Cab Rates are extremely competitive with the surrounding areas taxicab fares.
- Disneyland $45.00
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Newport Beach $35.00
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Fashion Island $30.00
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Irvine Spectrum $30.00
London Taxis accommodate five passengers. A full listing of fares and additional information is available at the Orange County Hilton.
Rumor has it, the Hilton purchased the taxis just for Graham Tromans and his British entourage...
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Industry Solutions
Are your duplicated parts not showing up on the platform?
By Bob Zubrickie |
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Sometimes there are challenges associated with new technologies. If you are a user, you probably know what I'm talking about. Have you experienced the following scenarios after running "duplicated parts" using 5.5.1 build station software on the Viper:
- Parts not building,
- Supports building but not all of the parts or
- Parts and support files skipped during the build.
Fortunately, the 3DSUG is a great forum for discussing these and other technical issues. Here is what I found to cause the absence of duplicated parts and support files:
- Stopping in the middle of a simulation build to exit out.
- Launching a build immediately after a stopped simulation.
Solution: Successful Builds on the Viper
Here is a general practice procedure to prevent missing parts and support files:
- Load your job and make your duplicates
- Run your simulation build
- Exit the build station software
- Restart the build station software
- Select your job
- Select view command
- Start build
Disclaimer: This is a suggestion only. Neither the 3DSUG nor the submitter is liable for the actions or outcome of this suggestion. |
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Technical Competition
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a showdown! |
WANTED: Candidates with bright ideas of how to use 3D Systems equipment -- the best, most innovative things you've ever done!
REWARD: The awards will be just like last year's competition award. A beautiful plaque you can proudly display in your place of work. (If you've seen the 2007 plaques, you know you can win a real nice piece of hardware that will gussy up your workspace and make co-workers jealous!)
Sharpen your lasers and get ready for a technical showdown!!!
TECHNICAL COMPETITION3DS Users Group Conference Date: April 6-10, 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, California Register OnlineEmail Bob Zubrickie to signup for the competition! |
| Getting Noticed
When it comes to logo placement, location is key!
By Bob Zubrickie |
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My wife and I just returned from a Bahamas cruise. While visiting the Port of Nassau we took a taxi ride to Atlantis to check out the night-life. As we sat on the entrance park bench awaiting our taxi, a well dressed man approached me and said, "Sir I noticed your yellow t-shirt. What is 3D SUG"? I was shocked!! To think that anyone would even notice, well enough in another country, the 3D SUG logo amazed me even more. I explained the technology and the purpose of our Users group. He seemed very impressed.
When I asked why he replied, "I noticed the Huntsman logo at the top of your t-shirt." I promptly informed him that Huntsman is a diamond sponsor the Users Group. Then the man proceeded to say, "I know Mr. Huntsman personally, he is a very generous man, in fact I am on my way to have dinner with him." He then got in his limo and drove away.
Awestruck by what had just happened I thought, "here I am far away from home and out of the United States and someone notices a logo on the back of my yellow t-shirt? It was definitely an affirmation of just how important it is to get your logo on the 3D SUG t-shirt. The closer a logo is located to the top of a t-shirt, the more it is noticed. The more a sponsor donates the closer to the top the logo will be located, and as I discovered in the Bahamas, it's definitely worth every penny! | |
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| A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Diamond Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsors
NCP Leasing
National RP Support
Gold Sponsors
Curbell
Integra Services International
Solid Concepts
Silver Sponsors
AIN Plastics
Applied Rapid Technologies
Bolt's Engraving
Materialise
Met-L-Flo
Valspar
Bronze Sponsors
3D Systems
Acu-Cast Technologies
BJB Enterprises
Buy Castings
Cadmium CD
Clemco Industries
DPSS Lasers
Fineline Prototyping
Innovative Polymers
Invest Cast
Manufacture by Design
Paramount
Prototype Productions, Inc.
Ramco Equipment
Rapid Product Development Group
Repliform
RP Consultant
SiCam
SLA Materials
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| Executive Committee |
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Sheku Kamara
Chairperson
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Brian Bauman
Vice Chairperson
DSM Somos
Luis Folgar
Vice Chairperson
Prototype Productions, Inc.
Guy Bourdeau
Treasurer
Huntsman Advanced Materials
Brad Palumbo
Secretary
Phoenix Analysis & Design
Tom Sorovetz
Site Coordinator
Chrysler LLC
Bob Zubrickie
Past Chairperson
Tyco Electronics | |
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Announcements
Call for Presentations |
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The 2008 Executive Board led by Sheku Kamara (Milwaukee School of Engineering) is working diligently on the 2008 agenda. If you are interested in presenting, please contact Sheku at 414.277.7189 (office) or 414.333.9421 (mobile). | |
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