How 3D Printing is Changing Manufacturing

Tools make history. The printing press led directly to the Renaissance, and the assembly line launched the Industrial Revolution. As people look to the future and wonder what giant shifts will come next, it only makes sense to pay attention to the new tools that are emerging—chief among them the 3D printer. At Diversified Machine […]

3? 4? 5? How Many Axes Does My CNC Machine Need?

DMS CNC machines on factory floor

If you are new to CNC machining, you’ve probably noticed all the new vocabulary that comes with the trade. Experienced operators tend to throw around terms like “high-rail moving gantry” or “tangential oscillating knife” like they are common lingo. So when you hear about machines with three, four, or five axes, you might be wondering, What’s the […]

Five Key Differences Between 3D Printing and CNC Machining

CNC router and 3D printer

3D-printing is making the news. Whether it be 3D-printed firearms or the story of a breathing impaired 3-month-old child who was saved by a biodegradable splint made in under 24 hours, 3D printing has become a hot topic. One of the biggest reasons for the publicity surrounding 3D printing is that it is still rather […]

Our Hybrid Process Just Saved Us Time and Money

Hybrid Machine at DMS HQ

Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) has a long history of making top-notch routers, but hybrid machines are one of our newer obsessions. For the past three years, we’ve explored the benefits that result when you merge different machining processes. Our hybrid line combines an additive process—3D printing, in common terms—with a subtractive process. The results speak for themselves. […]

The Bold Frontier of Hybrid Manufacturing

DMS Factory Floor

Hybrid technology is the bold frontier of manufacturing. However, like most new endeavors, it involves some challenges. Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) has discovered this firsthand, as we’ve incorporated hybrid processes into our manufacturing. Our hybrid line combines an additive process with a subtractive process. This is new territory—not only for DMS, but for manufacturing in general—and we’ve […]

The Future of Additive and Hybrid Technologies

additive technology machines

We at CMS North America and Diversified Machine Systems invite you to learn more about additive and hybrid technologies with our experts Nathan Dix and Marty Sutten. We will cover the ins and outs of this exciting new manufacturing process and provide answers to the questions we hear most often from our customers: What defines […]

Speed Dating for Your Shop Floor Needs

Wooden hearts

Finding “the one” isn’t easy. Where do you start? How can you possibly know if you’ve found the right fit? Things can look good on paper, but what if there’s more information you need to make a smart decision? Questions like these are normal when you’re on the market—for a great CNC machine, that is. […]

The Rise In Hybrid Manufacturing

DMS Additive Hybrid 3 axis CNC Machine

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is on its way to dominating the manufacturing industry. Many industries have been noticing and embracing this. Per Gartner, the total “3D printing market will expand at 98.5% compound annual growth rate through 2020 and will be worth $17.7 billion in 2020”.  With the rise in 3D printing, […]

A DMS Router is Behind One Entrepreneur’s Shark Tank Business

mcsquares founder Anthony Franco with Freedom CNC Router

Tune in to Shark Tank this Wednesday, May 13th, to see entrepreneur Anthony Franco pitch his business, mcSquares, to the Sharks. mcSquares’ mission is to build human connections through the development of premium collaboration tools.  Their primary product is a line of innovative, magnetic tablets that can be distributed to each meeting attendee for documentation […]

Hybrid Manufacturing Benefits – 5-Axis Possibilities

Aluminum 3D printing propeller

From 3 to 5-Axis in 30 Seconds on The Hybrid 2 Cubed At DMS we are committed to advancing metal-additive manufacturing. So we continue to push the envelope with our Hybrid additive/subtractive process, this time by adding 5-axis capabilities to our turn-key Hybrid 2 Cubed metal-additive machine. Our Hybrid 2 Cubed is a popular choice […]