It's fast! Especially for merging data.

We are demonstrating the ZPrinter Z150, ZBuilder-Ultra and Breuckmann StereoScan systems. Watch this space regarding the new D-Station!

If you want assurances that you scanner is capable of truely accurate inspection IS0 9001 is the standard to ask for. Breuckmann are pioneers of 3D scanning and one of the few manufacturers to conform to international measurement standards.

Breuckmann are now offering an attractive integrated solution for inspection called OptoCat Verifier, which is based on the Rapidform XOV sofware.

3pm on Friday 9th September, CDG's new website was launched with a new comprehensive product database, high tech online shop, unit convertor, options for support and more.

Breuckmann's new D-Station automated 3D Scanner is coming to the UK at the end of September. Please let us know if you would like to see the product - before it is returned to the manufacturers head-office in Germany.

CDG have now updated the website to include all available Ex-demo and 2nd-User systems for Breuckmann 3D Scanners and ZCorp 3D Printers. All systems listed are available on a first come first served basis, and are subject to availability.

March 27-28th CDG and Breuckmann exhibited the SmartScan system at the CAA Conference, Southampton University. The demonstrations included Archeology and Cultural Heritage applications.

CDG will be at EuroMold 2011. Please visit our suppliers including Breuckmann, ZCorp, Geomagic and Rapidform.

Geomagic's newest products are affordable, fast, accurate and user-friendly

Geomagic new 2012 powerful suite delivers the latest technological advancements in 3D scan and probe data transformation, precise polygonal imaging, 3D inspection and measurement, all of which work to increase manufacturing efficiency, productivity and product quality. These latest releases add to the earlier announcement of the new Geomagic Qualify Probe product, an affordable probing-only 3D inspection product.

CDG have added a new image gallery to our website in order to show you samples of our work. To view the gallery, select the Image Gallery menu - located in the top right of the top menu.

Eotech, in partnership with Breuckmann, have launched the new VisioSphere & Aeva 3D scanning solutions. These systems are unique in the marketplace, enabling very high resolution scanning of the human face in full colour. The products are targeted at Cosmetics and Dermatology companies, laboratories, clinics and institutions.

CDG are now able to supply 3D Systems printers, including Projet 1000, 1500, 3000, 5000 & 6000, as well as the Bits from Bytes 3D Touch FDM printer.

Breuckmann are launching some new products at The Control Show in Stuttgart on 8-11th May 2012. This is a great opportunity to see the very latest 3D Scanning technology.

CDG are arranging further Geomagic training courses in May/June 2012. Please contact us if you are looking for training in Studio or Qualify.

Following Rapidform's tie-in with Breuckmann, CDG are now UK agents for Rapidform. We offer the full suite of software including XOS, XOR & XOV for surfacing, parametric modelling and inspection.

Keep an eye on the CDG online shop for Special Offers. There are currently some very attractive offers on Breuckmann scanners and a couple of ex-demo ZPrinters.

Eotech are coming to the UK soon as part of the launch of the new 3D Scanners for Life Science applciations; in particular for dermatology and cosmetics. The three key products are VisioSphere DermaTop and Aeva scanners, all with specialist software applications.

Seminar dates are confirmed as:

- Tuesday 29th May

- Wednesday 30th May

Please call Daphne on 01420 88645 for more details.

Geomagic has completed the acquisition of Sensable Technology Inc's 3D design and haptics business. Sensable is the leading developer of volumetric CADCAM solutions and inventor of the Phantom force-feedback haptic device. Sensable's solutions include Freeform and Clay Tools, as well as tool which help preprare models for manufacuting including draft analysis and creation of complex parting lines and surfaces.

On 5th April 2012, 3D Systems put the prices up of all ZPrinter consumables by at least 5%. HOWEVER, as CDG hold a large quantity of stock, we are supplying all items at the old price, whilst stocks last. Please review the website for the latest pricing information.

23rd April 2012: 3D Systems launched the new ZPrinter Z850, offering users with the largest build volume for full colour printing - more than twice the capacity of the Z650.

Key Features:-

• 508 x 381 x 229mm build volume
• 600 x 540 dpi resolution
• CYMK full colour printing
• Automated powder management
• New stand-alone powder recycling station

25 April 2012: 3D Systems announce the new ProJet 3500 3D Printer. For companies wanting the best quality parts, with the abitlity to print smooth surfaces, fine detail and thin walls, the PJ3500 is unique in the market. The PJ3500 uses the MJM mulitjet modelling technology and the printhead are offered with a 5 year manufacturers warranty.

VisiJet materials options include:-

Crystal - for tough clear plastic

Proplast - low cost

Navy - blue plastic

Techplast - grey plastic

Procast - blue castable plastic

ProWax - foundry casting wax (ligh blue)

Hi-cast - foundry cast wax (dark blue)

Stoneplast - dental plastic

Dentcast - dental wax