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New Advances Solve Old Problems

Posted On December 10, 2018 By China Metal Parts
New innovations include a drone with AI tech, face scanning to speed airport security, a durable phone case, and delivery tricycles.
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China Metal Parts Partners with MIT Consortium to Advance Manufacturing

Posted On December 5, 2018 By China Metal Parts
We are excited to announce that we are a founding member of MIT’s Center for Additive and Digital Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT).
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Startup Helps Researchers Take Next Step in Prosthesis and Exoskeleton Design

Posted On November 14, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Humotech works with scientists and engineers at universities and government research labs who are exploring next-generation assistive medical device designs.
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Machining’s Growth Makes Reports of its Death an Exaggeration

Posted On November 13, 2018 By Judy Carmein
While 3D printing continues to establish its place in manufacturing, tech-enabled CNC machining has confirmed itself as a permanent fixture.
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How to Design 3D-Printed Living Hinges

Posted On November 9, 2018 By Tony Holtz
Considerations for designing living hinges in 3D-printed parts while maintaining part integrity.
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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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What Keeps a Buyer Up at Night

Posted On October 11, 2018 By Todd Bauman
Managing supply chain risks is challenging, but using low-volume, on-demand manufacturing can help meet those challenges and reduce risks.
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New Products Highlight Advances in Robotics, Drone Technology

Posted On October 4, 2018 By China Metal Parts
Innovative new robotics and drone products include a wearable exoskeleton, a robot museum guide, and a self-riding motorcycle.
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