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Technology Readiness Levels Explained

A Guide to Understanding Technology Readiness Levels

Developing the Blueprint for Multi-Die Systems with Virtual Prototyping Tools

Because multi-die systems have so many interdependencies, every chip design choice should be made from a system-wide perspective to address the impacts that could permeate through the system.

The Era of Virtual Prototyping in Digital Design

Virtual prototyping in digital design streamlines the development of complex systems by allowing early software testing and hardware optimization before the creation of a physical prototype.

Will Vacuum Casting Still Have a Place in the World of 3D Printing?

Is the Vacuum Casting process about to become obsolete? This is not an abrupt question. Vacuum casting is a widely used and cost-effective manufacturing solution for prototyping and low-volume production.

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Fast and precise: Parker Hannifin relies on state-of-the-art Online Manufacturing of turned and milled parts

Leading motion and control technology manufacturer benefits from short delivery times, unrestricted capacity and high-quality components

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When & How to Use the igus 3D Printing Platform for Wear-Resistant Plastics

Article #4 of The Engineer’s Guide to 3D Printing with Wear-Resistant Plastic Materials.

American Magic's Team Gears Up for the 37th America's Cup With Creaform

The New York City Yacht Club’s American Magic team once again chooses Creaform’s 3D measurement technologies to gear up for the next America’s Cup. Learn more.

Prototyping, Custom Fabrication and Production

InDro Robotics expands with InDro Forge

Students Bring ''Breathing'' Car Seat to Life with 3D Printing

Responsive car seat enabled by large-format 3D printing showcases innovation potential for additive manufacturing in automotive space.

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Environmentally friendly and economical: Phenolic resin based 3D printing

With 3D printing technology, whether for prototypes, individual parts or small series, seemingly impossible geometries can be produced quickly, precisely and cost-effectively. Speed and free design possibilities are the key features of this technology.

Online manufacturer supplies machined parts for prototypes resulting in significant time and cost savings

Festo relies on parts from Online Manufacturer FACTUREE to develop functional prototypes

How to Take Control of Your Production and Eliminate Long Lead Times

Are you tired of waiting for your manufacturing vendors to produce your parts? Do you struggle with high minimum order quantities that force you to order more than you need? It's time to take control of your production and invest in your own production equipment.

5 Tips for Swiss CNC Lathe Operators

Running a Swiss-type isn’t the same as running a traditional lathe. Here are a few tips for Swiss CNC operators.

Plastic CNC Machining: Create Custom CNC Machined Parts with Accuracy

The acceptance of plastic machining as a manufacturing process is due to the wide array of plastic CNC materials available. Furthermore, with the introduction of computer numerical control, the process becomes more accurate, faster, and suitable for making parts with tight tolerance. How much do you know about plastic CNC machining? This article discusses the materials compatible with the process, available techniques, and other things that can help your project.