With the ever-increasing risk of being "infected" by a computer virus, we have recently upgraded our systems to provide additional protection for File Transfer Security. All incoming files are scanned, however we have recently encountered problems with password protected zipped files. As the system is unable to open the file it now quarantines it for safety, leaving us with the e-mail, but no access to the attached data! To avoid this happening it is imperative not to password protect the zip file. Instead, the individual files can be password protected, and then the files zipped, thus allowing the data through the virus protection barrier. Full details can be found on the data interchange page.

3T's Business Development Manager, Paul Edwards, has been given Member status of The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM), the UK's foremost professional body for salespeople... Read the full article here

3T's ongoing commitment to share its knowledge and highlight the latest technologies available, resulted in a highly successful Metals Seminar in June, in collaboration with Tritech Precision Products Ltd.

Rapid Prototyping has had a dramatic effect on the timescales required to produce plastic components. But what about the production of metal parts? The Seminar reviewed the latest developments in the metals arena, through the adoption of RP techniques.

3T RPD Ltd quantified the developments in the prototyping industry, from direct metal parts through the production of patterns for investment casting. Tritech further developed this, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses and issues that must be considered if investment casting is to be successful.

Further dates are to be announced...if you would like to attend an "RP in Metal" Seminar, register your interest by completing the online form on our website.

These Seminars provide an evolving update on concept modelling, rapid prototyping and SLS, selective laser sintering, followed by a buffet lunch and an opportunity to tour 3T's facility in Newbury.

Having provided the Seminars free of charge for nearly 2 years, there will now be a charge of £100 per delegate. However, this fee is fully redeemable against the first order placed after attendance.

Reserve your place online via our website now!

Future dates are Thursday 19th September 2002, Wednesday 27th November 2002 & Tuesday 25th February 2003

The Latest News page on our website is regularly updated with all our news, so keep an eye on it to stay abreast of developments within 3T and the RPD industry.