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Manufacturing complex injection-molded parts often requires more advanced molding techniques like side-action cams, pickout inserts, and multi-cavity tooling.

The scientific initiative needed to quickly prototype custom components for product testing and iteration before moving to large-scale production.

Using tunnel gates for injection-molded parts can often create a more cosmetically pleasing, and consistent, gate vestige on finished parts.

Industry and technical experts from the Wohlers Associates group collaborated with China Metal Parts to host an intensive course on design for additive manufacturing.

3D printing made its high-fashion debut at the 2019 Met Gala with gowns and accessories featuring 3D-printed elements and structures.

3D printing technology, including China Metal Parts’ industrial-grade processes, are featured through April at Glen Raven Concept Gallery in Burlington, NC.

When designing injection-molded parts, consider the parts’ function first; define your part before designing your part.

Considerations for designing living hinges in 3D-printed parts while maintaining part integrity.

Explore several tools within SOLIDWORKS that can help you analyze the manufacturability of your injection molding design.

As product development speeds up, metal 3D printing is changing the design rules for metal parts.