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This week, discover how MCE Metrology, a company specializing in coordinate measuring machines, uses 3D printing. Thanks to the machines offered by BCN3D, the company was able to increase its production and save significant sums of money. Next, we meet…
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This week, discover how MCE Metrology, a company specializing in coordinate measuring machines, uses 3D printing. Thanks to the machines offered by BCN3D, the company was able to increase its production and save significant sums of money. Next, we meet you in China, where for the first time ever, a retractable bridge has been 3D printed. Finally, ExOne presents its brand new metal 3D printing center located in Germany, with the goal of allowing customers to try out the technology. Happy Sunday—enjoy watching!
TOP 1: MCE Metrology increases production capacities with 3D printing: MCE Metrology specializes in three-dimensional measuring machines. With locations in France and Switzerland, the company uses 3D printing to increase production while reducing time to market. To do this, the company is equipped with a 3D printer from the manufacturer of the BCN3D Epsilon W27 and the Smart Cabinet. What would take 4 weeks using traditional machinery takes just 1 week to achieve with 3D printing. Thanks to additive manufacturing, MCE Metrology will save more than €10,000 and considerably increase its production capacities:
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