{"id":4020,"date":"2016-02-02T08:59:56","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T08:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4020"},"modified":"2016-02-02T08:59:56","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T08:59:56","slug":"new-partner-integration-makes-customized-3d-printing-inside-of-solidworks-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidapps.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/02\/new-partner-integration-makes-customized-3d-printing-inside-of-solidworks-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"New Partner Integration Makes Customized 3D Printing Inside of SOLIDWORKS Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The impact of additive manufacturing in the manufacturing industry has been significant and is only poised to grow in both usage and downstream impact. Manufacturers in a wide variety of industries are actively piloting and implementing 3D printing today.<\/p>\n<p>Prototyping continues to dominate the reasons why enterprises pursue 3D printing, but the opportunity to improve new product development and time-to-market are long-term goals.<\/p>\n<p>This all leads to the question: How do you 3D-print a part designed with SOLIDWORKS today? I\u2019d love to discuss with you in the comment area below, but here is what I usually have to go through using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) machines:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Finish a design in SOLIDWORKS<\/li>\n<li>Export it as a STL file<\/li>\n<li>Import this STL file into a separate 3D printer application<\/li>\n<li>Reorient the model as often needed<\/li>\n<li>Scale up\/down the model<\/li>\n<li>Add support structures<\/li>\n<li>Send to print<\/li>\n<li>Go back to the printer to check up from time to time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to be able to print directly inside SOLIDWORKS so that we wouldn\u2019t have to export, import, or reorient models anymore? Now we can, with the integration inside SOLIDWORKS and 3D printers developed by Sindoh Ltd. as shown below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28290 size-large colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image1-615x346.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image1-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image1-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image1-615x346.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image1-728x410.png 728w\" alt=\"sindoh_image1.png\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In its 56 years of history, Sindoh holds a list of impressive records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first developer of copiers and fax machines in Korea in 1960.<\/li>\n<li>The first SOLIDWORKS customer in Korea in 1996, also one of the country\u2019s largest.<\/li>\n<li>The number-one brand in Korean copier market.<\/li>\n<li>The first 2D printer company with massive production capabilities to expand into 3D printing business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28294\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28294 colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_printer-300x291.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_printer-300x291.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_printer.png 437w\" alt=\"This image above shows its first product 3Dwox, which was designed in SOLIDWORKS.\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">This image above shows its first product 3Dwox, which was<br \/>\ndesigned in SOLIDWORKS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>How Sindoh is different<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike other additive manufacturing companies at hundreds or thousands of machine-production scale, Sindoh is applying experiences accumulated through millions of 2D printers into 3D printers. By leveraging 56 years of expertise and massive manufacturing capacities, Sindoh is able to ensure consistent quality, improve user experiences beyond technology, and provide competitive pricing.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Sindoh 3D printers reuse motors, timing belts, touch panels, chip on board (COB), and other components that have been mass-produced, fine-tuned, and proven in millions of 2D printers. Also Sindoh engineering and manufacturing teams use their own 3D printers for prototypes directly, which validates and improves their capability and quality in an efficient closed-loop.<\/p>\n<p>Now Sindoh has moved one step further: they have become a SOLIDWORKS partner and developed a full integration into SOLIDWORKS so that we can not only design, but also print in SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n<p>In the image below, inside of SOLIDWORKS, we can see a dedicated command bar for Sindoh 3D printer. You can add a local or network printer just like 2D printers. We can set print quality, slice the model, add support structures automatically and so on. Then once we hit Print, we can find the estimated time and filament needed. And, on the Task panel on the right hand side, we can even monitor printing progress. The camera feed can also be monitored on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28292 size-large colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image3-615x346.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image3-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image3-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image3-615x346.png 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_image3-728x410.png 728w\" alt=\"sindoh_image3.png\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28299\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28299 size-full colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/gearbox2.png\" alt=\"Here is a gear plate right out of the oven. \" width=\"251\" height=\"460\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Here is a gear plate right out of the oven.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28295\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28295 size-large colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox-615x461.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox-615x461.jpg 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox-728x546.jpg 728w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindoh_3dwox.jpg 1430w\" alt=\"Here is another print job with multiple components nested.\" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Here is another print job with multiple components nested.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28291 size-large colorbox-28296\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint-615x461.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint-615x461.jpg 615w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint-728x546.jpg 728w, http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/01\/sindog_3dprint.jpg 980w\" alt=\"sindog_3dprint.jpg\" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I know you cannot wait to get your hands on\u00a0this machine yourself. You can find Sindoh is in <strong>Booth #702<\/strong> in the Partner Pavilion at SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2016. Please check them out and print some SOLIDWORKS models yourself, or you can visit its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sindoh-america.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">webpage<\/a>. I\u2019d love to hear your comments below too.<\/p>\n<p>Originally posted in the <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2016\/02\/new-partner-integration-makes-customized-3d-printing-inside-solidworks-easy.html\" target=\"_blank\">SOLIDWORKS Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The impact of additive manufacturing in the manufacturing industry has been significant and is only poised to grow in both usage and downstream impact. 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