Hawk Ridge Systems Allies With M5D on 3D Printing
The strategic alliance pairs Hawk Ridge's 3D printing, scanning and software offerings with M5D's additive manufacturing solutions for customers.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Quantum Computing
Hawk Ridge Systems announced a strategic alliance with M5D, formerly known as MasterGraphics and Cimquest, to serve 3D printer and scanner customers. The partnership combines Hawk Ridge's portfolio of 3D printing, scanning and post-processing technologies with M5D's additive manufacturing solutions.
Why it matters
The alliance gives customers a single path to a broader set of 3D printing and scanning options, with Hawk Ridge connecting them to the right M5D expert. It also brings together two firms with long track records in print and design technology in the Silicon Valley market.
Hawk Ridge Systems offers SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, DriveWorks and CAMWorks software, while M5D offers additive manufacturing hardware from HP, Formlabs, UltiMaker and One Click Metal. The stub does not specify technical performance metrics or hardware specifications for the combined offering.
The players
Hawk Ridge Systems
Hawk Ridge Systems is a provider of 3D printing, scanning, post-processing and design software with offices across the U.S. and Canada, recognized with SOLIDWORKS reseller awards since its founding in 1996.
M5D
M5D is a print technology company with nearly 80 years of experience, formerly known as MasterGraphics and Cimquest, that offers additive manufacturing solutions from HP, Formlabs, UltiMaker and One Click Metal.
The details
Under the alliance, Hawk Ridge Systems will introduce customers to the right M5D expert and share key project details, while M5D adds dedicated product sales, applications engineering, quoting, fulfillment, installation and technical support. Hawk Ridge Systems will continue to maintain customer relationships and coordinate solutions across its portfolio.
Timeline
1949: M5D began providing print technology to customers.
1996: Hawk Ridge Systems was founded.
November 10, 2026: Hawk Ridge Systems and M5D announced the strategic alliance.
The Tech Race
The alliance extends the SOLIDWORKS-based design-to-print workflow that Hawk Ridge Systems has sold since its 1996 founding into a wider additive manufacturing hardware lineup. It positions the combined offering against resellers that bundle design software with a single printer vendor.
Customers buying 3D printers or scanners can now route purchases, quoting and installation through one alliance contact instead of separate vendors. Support for fulfillment and technical issues will be handled by M5D while Hawk Ridge Systems coordinates the overall solution.
The takeaway
Buyers evaluating 3D printing or scanning equipment can start with Hawk Ridge Systems to be matched with the right M5D specialist for their project. Comparing quotes and support terms across both firms may help clarify total cost before purchase.
Further reading
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More information
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