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===3-Dimensional Services Group Corporate Profile===
The
3-Dimensional Services Group is comprised of 3-Dimensional
Services, Urgent Plastic Services and Urgent Design &
Manufacturing. All three companies are full-service engineering,
design and rapid prototyping firms that specialize in producing
prototype parts and limited production runs for industries such as
military, automotive, furniture, medical, communication, biomedical
research, household appliances, packaging and toys. Embracing and
utilizing the most current technologies available, the group
provides customers with capabilities such as: CAD terminals that
have the capability for surface and solid modeling; computer data
transfer information equipment to receive and send information
immediately; rapid prototyping equipment including
stereolithography, laminated object manufacturing, laser sintering
and metal lamination to produce working solid part replicas; laser
processing to cut, weld, drill, surface treat and assemble;
waterjet and EDM technologies for cutting, CNC machining centers
for power, speed and accuracy; stamping and forming presses for
parts fabrication, including hydroforming and exotic metal
stamping; injection molding machines to 1000 ton; assembly
operations to accommodate up to sizes for vehicle frame and
chassis; and a pattern and model shop to create diverse molding
applications. Highlights of the company’s history
include: <br/>
Company founded in 1992. Started with five
employees
One of the first applications of laser systems was
cutting 3/8” thick armor plate for law enforcement vehicles.
In
cooperation with Michigan State University, company developed and
manufactured portable natural grass playing surfaces in 1992 for
use at indoor
<br/> World Cup soccer matches. Product is
designated Turfbox Pallet System. From concept to completion, over
1,000,000 pounds of steel were processed in three
months.
Incorporated an in-house pattern and model shop for
casting and molding applications
1995 expansion doubled floor
space. Additional equipment included expanded machining and laser
processing capabilities plus forming systems. Employment increased
to over 150 people.
Shortly after expansion, ceiling was raised
and foundation set to accommodate acquisition of 7000 ton stamping
press, joining a host of other, varying capacity presses and press
brakes.
Achieved ISO 9001 certification in only eight months,
approximately ½ the average time for design and manufacturing
firms.
1997 formed Urgent Plastic Services to handle prototyping
plastic components.
Complete CAM capabilities to process
prototype parts from concept to final product, including quality
assurance, laser systems, CNC machining and rapid modeling
programming are utilized.
Achieved QS-9000 compliant
certification in August 1998.
Formed Urgent Design &
Manufacturing in 2000, a full-service engineering, design and rapid
prototyping firm with specialty in assembly and fabrication/
forming.
Establish weld analysis center and proprietary
hydroforming systems in 2001.
2004 facilities expansion to bring
the total to over 250,000 sq.ft. of prototype and low volume
production capability and capacity with over 250
employees.
Established European office in 2005 to service
extended global market.
<br/><br/> 3-Dimensional
Services Group <br/> 2547 Product
Drive <br/> Rochester Hills, MI 48309 <br/> Ph.
800.959.0804 <br/> Fax.
248-852-2110 <br/> www.3dimensional.com