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The partnership will support customers throughout the process, from choosing technology and planning applications to purchasing, installation and ongoing technical assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Hawk Ridge Systems will continue managing customer relationships and coordinating solutions across its design, engineering and manufacturing portfolio. M5D, formerly known as MasterGraphics and Cimquest, will contribute its expertise in print technology, including product sales, applications engineering, quoting, fulfillment, installation and support. The company has worked in print technology for nearly 80 years.<\/p>\n<p>Under the arrangement, Hawk Ridge Systems will connect customers with the appropriate M5D specialists and share project details so discussions can continue smoothly. The companies say this approach combines Hawk Ridge Systems\u2019 understanding of customers\u2019 engineering and manufacturing workflows with M5D\u2019s experience selecting and maintaining printing equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Hawk Ridge Systems customers can continue exploring 3D printing technologies from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratasys.com\/\">Stratasys<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/markforged.com\/\">Markforged<\/a>, alongside engineering and manufacturing tools such as SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, DriveWorks and CAMWorks.<\/p>\n<p>M5D provides 3D printing, scanning and wide-format printing technologies to engineering and manufacturing customers. Its offerings include additive manufacturing systems from HP, Formlabs, UltiMaker and One Click Metal, post-processing equipment from AMT, and 3D scanning solutions from Shining 3D. 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