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Lean Manufacturing in the Age of Digital

Posted On May 16, 2017 By Rob Bodor
From design through on-demand production, digital manufacturing is catapulting lean manufacturing to another level.
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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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How to Create a Successful Outsourcing Partnership

Posted On May 10, 2017 By China Metal Parts
How product-driven companies can create successful outsourcing partnerships to manage demand.
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The Benefits of Using TPU in Elastomeric Part Designs

Posted On May 10, 2017 By China Metal Parts
So, you’re designing a part that requires flexibility and you need to choose a material.
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Consumer Tech that Catches the Eye

Posted On May 5, 2017 By Matt Ahart
A look at key trends in consumer technology in 2017 including an IoT device and a 360-degree camera.
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The Sporting Life

Posted On April 17, 2017 By Will Martin
Developing an innovative product to compete in the sports market means first understanding the athlete it’s built for.
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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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Bridging the STEM Gap

Posted On April 17, 2017 By China Metal Parts
See how schools and businesses are working to build a healthy codependence in science and engineering fields.
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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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Med Device Conference to Showcase Advancements

Posted On April 17, 2017 By China Metal Parts
Med tech innovation will be on display next week at BIOMEDevice at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose.
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