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• A brief history of CNC machining technology

  The roots of modern CNC machining and automated manufacturing technology extend back as far as the 1700s. Here’s a quick history lesson on this versatile production method.

• Five surprising benefits of urethane casting

  In the right circumstances, urethane casting can be a surprisingly effective substitute for injection molding and additive manufacturing.

• Virtual Warehouse

  Flexible, more efficient supply chains Need a few parts now? Need thousands for a customer next month? Make as many as you need, when you need them — with the click of a button. That’s the Virtual Warehouse. Trusted by leading product companies Solutions for every supply chain challenge Moving your parts from Point A […]

• Additive Launch

  Discover new product opportunities with additive Bring new products to market by tapping into the latest additive manufacturing technologies and design tools. Here’s what we’ve already made possible for our customers: Transform your business with additive manufacturing Whether you’re looking to develop a product from the ground up or improve an existing part, our Manufacturing […]

• Key factors to consider during the CNC material selection process

  Effective material selection is foundational to CNC design and CNC prototyping. Here’s what product teams need to know.

• The best design and manufacturing solutions for CNC machining sharp inside corners

  Here’s everything designers should know about CNC machining sharp inside corners, from design workarounds to post-machining solutions.

• How to create a CAD file of a legacy part

  Legacy parts are often out of sync with advances in manufacturing technologies and software. Creating CAD files of these parts helps to ensure their schematics are not lost.

• The basics of design for assembly (DFA)

  Design for manufacturability and assembly best practices ensure that parts will perform well — while also streamlining the production and assembly processes.

• How-tos for tolerance design

  Designing proper dimensional tolerances can prove difficult. Learning how to tolerance a part correctly can simplify product development and ensure parts are manufactured effectively.

• When to use legacy additive over new technology

  When choosing an additive technology, don’t get distracted by novelty. In many cases, you’ll see better results by using legacy additive.