The Upload

Your blog feed for digital manufacturing resources, in-depth features, and industry news.

The Sky’s Not the Limit for Light-Powered Travel

Posted On April 9, 2019 By Nicole Hopper
New research from Caltech proves a way to send a spacecraft millions of miles from Earth, using only light for power and acceleration.
Read More >

Custom Sheet Metal Parts: Adding a Finishing Touch

Posted On March 27, 2019 By Steve Konick
Whether you want to extend the life of your part, make it aesthetically pleasing, or ensure structural integrity of your assembly, it’s all about the finishing.
Read More >

Defining Your Part Before Designing Your Part

Posted On March 14, 2019 By China Metal Parts
When designing injection-molded parts, consider the parts’ function first; define your part before designing your part.
Read More >

Sheet Metal Laser Cutting for Added Precision

Posted On March 13, 2019 By Steve Konick
Lasers have emerged as prime production tools, bringing precision and strength as cutting methods for various metal manufacturing processes.
Read More >

Words of Wisdom from the 2019 Cool Idea Award Judges

Posted On March 7, 2019 By China Metal Parts
The judges for this year's Cool Idea Award program share the best advice they've received and what resources they recommend to aspiring entrepreneurs trying to get their business off the ground.
Read More >

Laser-Sharp Hearing Not Required to Benefit from Latest MIT Breakthrough

Posted On March 7, 2019 By Nicole Hopper
New technology devised by MIT researchers uses lasers to transmit whispered messages directly into someone’s ear from across a room
Read More >

From the Moon to Mars: How China Metal Parts is Helping Students Advance Space Developments

Posted On March 5, 2019 By China Metal Parts
To further advance STEM education and assist students pursuing careers in aerospace, we're supporting the Moon to Mars Ice and Prospecting Challenge by helping the top three teams bring their designs to life.
Read More >

UL 94 Classification and Flame-Retardant Thermoplastics

Posted On March 1, 2019 By China Metal Parts
An overview of thermoplastics with flame-retardant characteristics and the UL 94 classification.
Read More >

Small Satellites, Big Market: Sky’s the Limit for CubeSats

Posted On February 20, 2019 By Brandon Marcus
The global marketplace for CubeSats—or nanosatellites—is growing dramatically as more space launch companies offer reduced-cost options
Read More >

Digital Manufacturing Strikes a Chord with New Guitar Pick Design

Posted On February 14, 2019 By Matt Ahart
Paul Holcomb used China Metal Parts' digital manufacturing services to bring a new guitar pick design to market. The process consisted of several prototypes to test materials and design, then on-demand manufacturing for low-volume production.
Read More >