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• 3 factors that impact manufacturing process decisions for plastic parts

  Choose the appropriate manufacturing process for your plastic part with these simple guidelines.

• An intro to failure analysis in manufacturing

  When parts and prototypes aren’t performing properly, root cause failure analysis can help you pinpoint the problem.

• 3 tips for creating stronger injection molding parts

  Durable materials, optimized design, and proper support structures are key to improving the strength of plastic injection molding parts.

• The role of CNC machining in the aerospace industry

  CNC machining plays a crucial role in today’s aerospace parts manufacturing industry.

• Know your materials: Polystyrene (PS)

  Here’s everything you need to know about polystyrene (PS).

• A brief history of stereolithography

  Here’s a quick dive into what stereolithography is, how it works, and a few of its most popular applications.

• Decoding material data sheets

  Technical data sheets highlight important properties used to classify materials. Enlist the help of a seasoned manufacturer like Fast Radius to get the most out of a material data sheet.

• Breaking down the costs of 3D printing

  The cost of 3D printing parts is dependent on a number of key factors — here’s what to keep in mind.

• An overview of post-processing options for injection molding parts

  Read this injection molding surface finish guide to learn more about common post-processing options for injection-molded parts.

• Measuring and understanding surface finish

  Surface finish is a key part of ensuring that parts perform as intended. Here’s what you need to know.