Hawk Ridge Systems and M5D Form a Strategic Alliance for 3D Printing and Scanning

Alliance combines Hawk Ridge Systems’ connected design-to-manufacturing portfolio with M5D’s decades of print technology expertise

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawk Ridge Systems and M5D, formerly known as MasterGraphics and Cimquest, announced a strategic alliance to deliver a more connected experience for 3D printer and scanner customers. Together, the companies will support customers from technology selection and application planning through fulfillment, installation and ongoing technical support.

The alliance builds on the distinct strengths of both organizations.

Hawk Ridge Systems brings a complete portfolio of 3D printing, scanning and post-processing technologies and connects them with its design and manufacturing software, services and training. It will continue to maintain customer relationships and coordinate solutions across its portfolio.

Drawing on its nearly 80 years of experience in print technology, M5D adds dedicated product sales, applications engineering, quoting, fulfillment, installation and technical support to the customer experience.

“Our customers rely on Hawk Ridge Systems to understand the full picture, beyond any single solution or transaction,” said Dale Ford, Chairman and CEO of Hawk Ridge Systems. “3D printing and scanning remain an important part of the design-to-manufacturing solution we bring to market. This alliance allows us to keep connecting those technologies with our customers’ broader engineering and manufacturing needs, while adding a team that focuses on print technology every day — from choosing the right system to keeping it productive.”

For customers, the process is designed to remain simple. Hawk Ridge Systems will introduce customers to the right M5D expert and share key project details, so the two teams can pick up right where the conversation left off.

“3D printing works best when the people behind it understand both the machine and the mission,” said Kevin Carr, CEO of M5D. “Hawk Ridge Systems knows how its customers design and build, from the CAD model to the production floor. Our team knows how to get the right printer running and keep it productive day after day. Together, customers get both kinds of expertise without having to piece it together themselves.”

Hawk Ridge Systems customers can continue exploring additive manufacturing technologies featuring Stratasys and Markforged and connect them with engineering and manufacturing software such as SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, DriveWorks and CAMWorks, along with professional services and live and on-demand training.

For more information about the alliance or Hawk Ridge Systems’ engineering and manufacturing solutions, visit www.hawkridgesys.com.

About Hawk Ridge Systems

Hawk Ridge Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing tools, technology, services and training in the U.S. and Canada. Its solutions include the complete portfolio of Dassault Systèmes offerings, including SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE; DriveWorks design automation and sales configuration software; CAMWorks manufacturing software; and engineering, implementation and technical support services as well as a hardware portfolio featuring Stratasys and Markforged 3D printers.

Based in Silicon Valley, Hawk Ridge Systems has offices across the U.S. and Canada. The company is one of the largest, award-winning providers of design-to-manufacturing solutions and has been consistently honored with top SOLIDWORKS reseller awards since its inception in 1996. Hawk Ridge Systems also provides instructor-led and on-demand professional training for engineering and manufacturing teams.

About M5D

M5D, formerly MasterGraphics and Cimquest, provides 3D printing, 3D scanning and wide-format print technology to the engineering and manufacturing community. Since 1949, the company has helped customers choose, implement and maintain the right technology for their business through a consultative approach and a team of manufacturer-certified service technicians.

M5D offers additive manufacturing solutions from HP, Formlabs, UltiMaker and One Click Metal, along with post-processing systems from AMT and 3D scanning from Shining 3D. M5D supports customers from prototyping through full-scale production. Through every project, M5D is committed to supporting customer success in every dimension.