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• Polypropylene vs. nylon (polyamide): Benefits and drawbacks for various applications

  Determine whether polypropylene vs. nylon (polyamide) is best for your next project with this comparative guide.

• Know your materials: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

  Here’s everything you need to know about acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), one of the most commonly used plastics in manufacturing.

• Know your materials: Polypropylene (PP)

  Here’s everything you need to know about polypropylene, the manufacturing industry’s second most popular plastic.

• Digital Aerolus

  The Challenge Manufacturing rugged, autonomous commercial drones with cutting-edge technology Digital Aerolus went searching for an on-demand manufacturer to make two parts and came away with a long-term strategic partnership for the ongoing production of more than 100 components. Digital Aerolus first came to Fast Radius needing two 3D printed parts for the Aertos 120, […]

• Our Factories

  Our infrastructure Exceptional quality, whether we make your parts in our hometown or across the globe. US production Our global headquarters in Chicago was named one of the most advanced factories by the World Economic Forum. And it’s at your fingertips. Our on-site production centers at our Chicago Headquarters and within the UPS Worldport facility […]

• 3D printing clear or translucent parts: What you need to know

  Here’s everything you need to know to 3D print beautiful translucent parts, from choosing the right 3D printing process to maximizing clarity.

• Achieve tighter CNC machining tolerances with these tips

  Designing parts and production set-up with CNC milling tolerances in mind can provide significant, wide-reaching benefits.

• Know your materials: Polyethylene (PE)

  Did you know that polyethylene is the most common plastic in use today? Here’s everything you need to know about this versatile material.

• Critical design guidelines for urethane casting

  Here are a few key design guidelines for cast urethane parts that can help ensure lasting quality and functionality.

• Save on medical device prototyping with these tips

  Here are a few mechanical engineering and medical device design tips for a more cost-effective prototyping process.