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Where Does 3D Printing Stand in 2020? Here’s What’s Changed Since We First Wrote About it in 2012
In 2012, we wrote about the future of 3D printing and the exciting new 3D printing methods and technologies that were hitting the market at the time. Eight years later, we have more insight into the many ways 3D printing has and is changing manufacturing. Here are some of the biggest changes to 3D printing…
Read MoreCONSIDER 3D PRINTING TO IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTS AND REDUCE YOUR PRODUCTION COSTS
In recent years, 3D printing technology has revolutionized the way people approach prototyping, product design, and manufacturing. While this technology is still evolving, today it is already used widely for a variety of product applications. When 3D printing is used properly, it can help you improve your product design and development process as well as…
Read MoreIT CAN DO WHAT?! NEW PLASTICS MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS FOR 3D PRINTING
3D printing is an exciting technology that has only continued to grow more refined and sophisticated since its original iteration back in 1993. In recent years, we have seen it used for everything from prototype manufacturing to 3D-printed shoes. The opportunities that 3D printing technology has opened have had huge impacts on a number of…
Read MoreIN HONOR OF NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY: MANUFACTURING TRENDS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT
October 6th is National Manufacturing Day, a day set aside to celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of workers to get excited about new opportunities and trends in manufacturing. Manufacturing is changing, and it’s important for us to help ‘set the record straight’ when it comes to some of the misperceptions people have…
Read MoreCOMPETITION IS HEATING UP IN THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MARKET
It seems 3D printing, long heralded as the “next big thing” for manufacturing, has finally come into its own. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of the little guy, as the number of manufacturers producing and selling 3D printers has grown to nearly 100 manufacturers this past year, up from 62 in…
Read MoreNEW MANUFACTURING PLAYBOOK: HOW TODAY’S MANUFACTURING TOOLS WILL HELP YOU STAY COMPETITIVE
THE EVOLVING MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPE The plastic injection molding market continues to evolve, creating greater specialization and more technological advancements than ever before. But alas, it seems some pressures never change. Lower costs! Higher quality! Greater productivity! The refrain remains the same but the pressure only increases. That’s why you need a plastics manufacturer with plenty…
Read More3D PRINTED INJECTION MOLDS: A NEW WAY TO TEST PRODUCT DESIGNS
3D PRINTED PROTOTYPES 3D printing has long been used to create prototypes that can test out product designs to ensure the fit and function of new parts, but recently it’s been gaining steam as an effective tool for creating injection molds as well. 3D PRINTED INJECTION MOLDS What is there to be gained by using…
Read More3 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MANUFACTURING (EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU NEED TO)
THE FREQUENT SCENARIO A few years back you worked your butt off to find a manufacturer that could provide you with high quality products without sacrificing efficient production. You asked all the right questions to help you choose the right injection molder to partner with. Fast forward to today and your numbers still look good and your…
Read MoreDOING MORE WITH LESS: AUTOMATION LEADS INCREASE IN U.S. RESHORING
ECONOMIES OF SCALE Once upon a time, the key to maintaining a competitive edge as a manufacturer rested almost solely on ensuring economies of scale; the faster and more cheaply you were able to produce, the better. Sure, you hoped at the end you would have quality products that worked as planned but the majority…
Read MoreBRIDGE THE GAP FROM PROTOTYPE TO FULL-RUN PRODUCTION WITH 3D FDM PRINTING
3D PRINTED PROTOTYPING 3D Printing has been a popular technique for rapid prototyping for years, but recently end uses for the technology have also expanded, becoming an excellent option for OEMs looking to bridge the gap between prototype and full production. THE BENEFITS OF BUNDLING One of the biggest advantages to using 3D printing for short-run production…
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