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A SCULPTURE ENLARGEMENT FOR THE WINNER OF THE LAST SCVLPTVRE SHOW
This fall, we will be at the Salon de la Sculpture du Québec in Saint-Hyacinthe for the fourth time. We will once again hold our contest which gives the chance to win a sculpture enlargement. The last time, it's artist Annie Gauthier who won it. And today she's ready...
100,000$ INVESTMENT FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY AT USIMM
At USIMM, we are constantly looking for new ways to make more complex parts. After several months of planning and preparation, we are proud to announce the acquisition of the most powerful portable 3D scan system on the market, the METRASCAN 750! The METRASCAN is way...
Prototype Manufacturing: Why Opt for an Incubator?
Quebec is currently experiencing tremendous entrepreneurial momentum. Some young founders of organizations need to have a prototype manufactured to ensure that the invention works, to identify possible problems, and to show the project to potential investors. One...
Check out the future Montreal FabLab!
You want to make a difference in the world? Does FabLab rings a bell to you? We take advantage of this month newsletter to share an exceptional project with you. Michel Massé, CEO of USIMM and board member of EchoFab DD, feels privileged to be a part of this...
The Benefits of a Large-Scale Project Model for Your Creations
Many architects use balsa wood and foam-core cardboard to make small-scale models of construction projects. But there are some projects, especially related to art or industry, for which a large-scale model should be used. Here are the undeniable benefits of the large...
The Importance of Modeling Software for Industrial Architecture
Industrial architecture makes it possible to design buildings that can accommodate business facilities and infrastructure. Whether a warehouse, offices or production lines, it must meet very specific needs, such as the planning of mezzanine office spaces or truck...
Machine Shop: What Training Is Required to Work There?
The professions related to the machining industry and the mastery of the different conventional and CNC machine tools are trades of the future. Indeed, specialists in machining techniques are sought after by both machine shops and various industries. But what training...
Machining Technician : 3 Fields of Application for the Future
Industries are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit in the various fields of general and precision mechanics, such that some companies are even forced to limit their activities due to their inability to find qualified personnel. The machining technician is one...
Modern Design Sculpture : What Are the Advances in Machining?
With the advances related to digital technology, machining has made extraordinary progress in recent years, benefitting various industries such as architecture, design, and the arts. But what are the advances in machining that find applications in modern design...
Polystyrene Panels : Should You Choose Expanded or Extruded Polystyrene ?
Polystyrene is a material that comes from the family of synthetic insulators. It exists in two types: expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS). They can be found in different forms, but the polystyrene panel is undoubtedly the most commonly...