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• What are the strongest 3D printing filaments?

  Understanding different 3D printing filaments’ strengths will help ensure you choose the best one for your project.

• How 3D printing is changing the spare parts industry

  From shortening lead times to eliminating the need for large warehouses, 3D printing has transformed the spare parts industry.

• Urethane casting vs. injection molding — A DFM guide

  Design for manufacturing best practices can cut costs and production time when designing for urethane casting and injection molding. Here’s what you need to know.

• Insert Molding

  What is insert molding? Insert molding involves the injection of plastic around a pre-placed insert to shape a strong, durable, and permanent bond between the molded plastic and an insert. During production, an insert is placed inside an empty mold cavity which is then filled with molten thermoplastic and cooled to form a solid part. […]

• 6 Key manufacturing trends for 2022

  New technologies and persistent challenges are shaping these 6 manufacturing industry trends for 2022.

• Everything you need to know about STL files

  STL files are the most commonly used 3D printing file format, but you need to keep a few things in mind before deciding to use STL files.

• How Industry 4.0 will affect the manufacturing industry

  Interconnected technologies and data-driven maintenance are key developments in the latest industrial revolution. How do they apply to manufacturing?

• Tips for injection molding with high-temperature plastics

  Regulating the temperature of your mold is essential to producing high-quality injection-molded parts with high-temperature plastics. Here’s how.

• Custom Microfactory

  The convenience of a regional factory with the benefits of a low cost overseas supplier Custom Microfactory benefits See how a Fast Radius Custom Microfactory can help achieve your business goals Mitigate supply chain risks Build your factory close to your domestic operations to avoid supply chain disruptions that come with shipping parts around the […]

• Key considerations for 3D printing with nylon

  Are you using nylon for your next print? Keep these tips and design considerations in mind to ensure you get the best results.