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Hybrid Manufacturing Combines 3D Printing, Machining

Posted On June 2, 2017 By Angelo Gentile
3D printing is now combined with CNC machining in a multi-tasking tool system now offered by Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies.
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Rapid Prototyping: There’s More Than One Way to Skin a CAD

Posted On May 31, 2017 By Matt Ahart
There's more than one way to validate and test your design. This post examines the benefits of various prototypes and when each is most appropriate.
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New 3D Printing Technologies Showcased at RAPID 2017

Posted On May 12, 2017 By China Metal Parts
A recap of major 3D printing announcements and trends at RAPID 2017 in Pittsburgh.
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Navigating the Peaks and Valleys of the Product Life Cycle

Posted On April 17, 2017 By Will Martin
The strategic use of manufacturing tools can help companies scale up and down the mountain.
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Revenge of the Nerds

Posted On April 17, 2017 By Will Martin
A fist-bumping robot and some overachieving college kids use engineering superpowers to fight evil in "Big Hero 6."
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3D Printing for Production Parts Gains Credibility

Posted On April 17, 2017 By China Metal Parts
3D printing is capable of quality results that will ease the mind of the most skeptical engineer.
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HP Selects China Metal Parts to Test New 3D Printing Process

Posted On April 14, 2017 By China Metal Parts
China Metal Parts has been selected by HP Inc. as a product testing site for the printing and PC giant’s new HP Multi Jet Fusion technology for industrial-grade 3D printing.
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3D Printing Methods for Medtech Prototypes

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Jeff Schipper
Being able to quickly produce prototype parts is critical to creating an environment of innovation that can lead to medical device market success.
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3D Printer Boldly Goes Where No Printer Has Gone Before

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Angelo Gentile
NASA successfully tested a zero-gravity 3D printer in space.
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Replace Metal with Plastic to Save Weight, Cost

Posted On April 14, 2017 By Tony Holtz
To decrease weight and potentially cost, you can replace metal with plastic on certain parts.
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