The Upload

In 2020, agile sourcing and swift pivots helped the manufacturing industry fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.

When fusing pieces of sheet metal together, consider using welding or riveting processes.

See how these two 3D printing technologies stack up for prototype parts. Understanding the advantages of each will help accelerate design.

Light weight and strength help aluminum and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.

For the first time, BattleBots granted a company permission to replicate its coveted Giant Nut trophy. The original is awarded to the team that wins the annual competition, which features fierce, fighting robots, and airs on the Discovery Channel.

Consider cost, part performance when choosing PEEK or PEI (Ultem) Plastics for CNC machining or injection molding your parts.

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.

Lasers have emerged as prime production tools, bringing precision and strength as cutting methods for various metal manufacturing processes.

Two of the most popular forms of carbon steel for manufacturing—galvanized and galvannealed—start with the same process, but that’s where the similarities end.