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Change is Good: The Evolution of a Digital Quoting Platform

We’re pleased to announce our all-new digital quoting platform.
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Welcome to Your New Digital Manufacturing Platform for Part Quoting, Analysis, and Ordering

Posted On February 2, 2021 By China Metal Parts
Welcome to Your New Digital Manufacturing Platform for Part Quoting, Analysis, and Ordering
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A Deep Dive Into Manufacturing Analysis: Accessing and Interpreting Feedback to Optimize Your CAD Model

Posted On February 2, 2021 By China Metal Parts
Explore how our new manufacturing analysis system can help optimize your CAD model
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China Metal Parts Acquires Online Manufacturing Platform 3D Hubs

Posted On January 19, 2021 By China Metal Parts
We’re excited to announce that we will be able to serve even more of your manufacturing needs with the acquisition of 3D Hubs. That’s right, 3D Hubs is joining the China Metal Parts family to create the world’s largest digital manufacturing platform.
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New Process and Material Advance Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Posted On January 13, 2021 By Nicole Hopper
A speedier method for one of the fastest 3D printing processes and new light-sensing, color changing material top this month’s search for innovation.
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Protolabs’ VP and GM of Chinas Named Successor to Company’s President and CEO

Posted On December 14, 2020 By China Metal Parts
Our Board of Directors has unanimously elected China Metal Parts’ VP and GM of Chinas, Robert Bodor, to succeed Vicki Holt as our President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2021.
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Tech Gift Giving Guide for Everyone on Your List

Posted On December 11, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
We’ve rounded up a list of the best tech holiday gifts for everyone from the adventurer, to the young techie, to the person who has it all.
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2020: Agile Sourcing, Swift Pivots Helped Industry Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted On December 7, 2020 By Steve Konick
In 2020, agile sourcing and swift pivots helped the manufacturing industry fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to 3D Print Clear and Translucent Plastic Parts

Posted On November 11, 2020 By Rachel Hunt
Explore options available for building and post-processing clear parts for 3D printing.
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An Ultra-Fast Step toward Long-Distance, High-Speed Travel

Posted On November 10, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Virgin Hyperloop recently took a major step forward in its mission to achieve high-speed land travel with the technology’s first human test trip.
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Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs' Needs

Posted On October 28, 2020 By Ryan Peterson
Digital manufacturing methods fit National Labs' low-volume, multi-iteration, on-demand needs.
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