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Mergers, Acquisitions Alter Medtech R&D Landscape

Posted On November 8, 2018 By Annie Cashman
Over the past several years, mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry have soared. Think Medtronic and Covidien, Abbott and St. Jude, Zimmer and Biomet, just to name a few.
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Design Validation with SOLIDWORKS: Injection Molding

Posted On November 7, 2018 By Mark Rushton
Explore several tools within SOLIDWORKS that can help you analyze the manufacturability of your injection molding design.
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How Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Combine to Accelerate Aerospace Development

Posted On October 17, 2018 By Brandon Marcus
The aerospace industry is leveraging advances in both additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies to develop more complex components, faster.
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Emerging Trends Drive Auto Industry to Shift Gears

Posted On September 26, 2018 By China Metal Parts
While vehicle sales continue to grow, auto industry is navigating a rapidly changing landscape in order to ensure a bright future.
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Part III: How Digitalization Ensures Quality in Manufacturing – Inspections and Continuous Improvement

Posted On July 25, 2018 By Kevin Ashton
Ensuring quality is a fundamental component at China Metal Parts, and this component can be found throughout the entire manufacturing process.
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Ask An Engineer: Sheet Metal Basics, Complex Molding Design

Posted On May 15, 2018 By China Metal Parts
This installment of our Ask an Engineer series covers the fundamentals of sheet metal fabrication and complex injection molding techniques.
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NPE Highlights 3D Printing Innovation, Draws Record Attendance

Posted On May 10, 2018 By China Metal Parts
NPE, the world’s largest plastics trade show, featured 3D printing innovations, and drew record attendance to weeklong event in Orlando.
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Do You Know Who's Manufacturing Your Parts? Service Bureau vs. Broker

Posted On May 8, 2018 By Jeff Schipper
Learn how to evaluate various manufacturing partnerships and determine which will be most beneficial to you.
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Why Your Parts Supplier Should be ISO 9001 Certified

Posted On February 15, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Companies seek ISO-certified suppliers for assurances that those suppliers meet accepted standards.
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Ask an Engineer: 3D Printing Metal Parts

Posted On February 13, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Several tips on the direct metal laser sintering process, including how to design hollow parts, determine part orientation, and reduce internal stresses with heat relief.
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