Lars Christensen
Biggest Manufacturing Event in North America – 1 minute read
Have you booked your hotel yet? What?!?! IMTS in Chicago is about ten weeks away; I might have promised to buy you a drink in one of my...
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This is one big page where I can write all about myself, without feeling the need for it to be useful. And someday this site will be all that’s left of me, so I might as well write my own mini autobiography :-)
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I live near Buffalo, New York, with my wife, Stephanie, and our four kids.
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
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Lars Christensen
Jun 27, 20181 min read
Understand Generative Design – 1 minute read
To make you comfortable: If you know Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks or any of the other mainstream CAD packages, you know that...
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Lars Christensen
May 3, 20181 min read
Don’t Trade Your Bandsaw For a Metal 3D Printer- 1 Minute Read
Most of us believe that new technology replaces old. New CNC machine in, old Bridgeport out. But did you know that your old dusty bandsaw...
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Lars Christensen
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Should you know the difference between Ordinary & Generative Design? – 2 Minute Read
“Never memorize something that you can look up.”- Albert Einstein. Do you remember your childhood phone number? Most likely you do. But,...
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Lars Christensen
Apr 5, 20181 min read
Don’t Worry….The 3D Printing train is NOT moving fast – 1 Minute Read
In manufacturing, there is always a fear of falling behind in technology. You better not miss that next industry trade show! Or you lose...
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Lars Christensen
Mar 22, 20181 min read
I Don’t Donate to Checkout Charities at the Grocery Store.
It is common in the US when, in line with your basket, the cashier asks, “Shall I add a donation of a dollar for Fill-in-the-blank...
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Lars Christensen
Mar 14, 20181 min read
The foundation of learning CAD – 1 Minute read
No one is spending more than 30 seconds on the foundation when looking to buy a new home. Though, Most of us understand the enormous...
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Lars Christensen
Sep 15, 20173 min read
Standing on Shoulders of Titans Academy
Lifting the veil on a CAD/CAM Academy that has gained much support (from likes of Kennametal, Haas Automation)— and it’s as good as you...
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Lars Christensen
May 13, 20171 min read
Why Should Small-Midsize Manufacturing Be On Social Media— Haas Demo Day 2017
Your current customers, future prospects, and possible dream hire are on social media. You have an opportunity today, to create...
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Lars Christensen
Mar 30, 20162 min read
Better Way to Verify 5-Axis Machining— PowerMill add-on
“Had we ordered the stock 25mm longer, we would have been in a position where the tool holder we decided on wouldn’t have got over the...
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Lars Christensen
Mar 24, 20161 min read
3 Programs You Need as CAD User
A CAD users workstation is what a good racecar is for a formula one driver. The problem occurs when you are deep into a project, and...
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Lars Christensen
Dec 15, 20151 min read
Better CAD for CAM from Autodesk University
Last week I got to do two presentation at Autodesk University. It was a blast! Here is one of the tips from the “Better CAD for CAM”...
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Lars Christensen
Nov 24, 20156 min read
Advanced Manufacturing is On Top at Autodesk University Next Week
This event has a long list of manufacturing roundtables discussion, labs, and presentations. Here is everything for any manufacturing...
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Lars Christensen
Nov 5, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: What you need to know about IGES and STEP files
Two CAD Tips this week! One might be the best tip I ever share; Round tripping your CAD files for better import! Also sharing some...
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Lars Christensen
Oct 25, 20152 min read
Is CAD in the cloud helpful or painful?
CAD software is just another tool. Today’s CAD Developers need to look beyond the latest technology and more at how people are using it....
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Lars Christensen
Oct 21, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Model with All Features!
Great tip from @robcohee from twitter: Model the same part using different techniques. Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft. Let me know...
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Lars Christensen
Sep 23, 20152 min read
Autodesk’s HSM: Easy to use, Powerful & Free!
There is a CAM product that is easy to use. Making the move from programming your CNC machine by hand, or struggling with a CAM program...
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Lars Christensen
Aug 19, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Do you have a CAD Modeling Style? Should you?
Do you always model up you 3D models the same way? Should you use different styles? I use Revolve, High Roller Stacking and my favorite...
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Lars Christensen
Aug 3, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Where do you locate your CAD Origin?
If ever taken a CAD class; you normally get told that your first sketch geometry should be connected with the origin. This results that...
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Lars Christensen
Jul 27, 20151 min read
CAD Tip: Start your CAD Design the right way
For some reason we have no patience with getting lines and arcs created on our CAD system. Many times resulting in going down the wrong...
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