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Rapid Prototyping to Optimize Telework in Manufacturing

Modern tools and technologies can help manufacturing companies boost productivity for remote employees.
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The Case for Engineering Outsourcing

Bringing engineering service provider benefits into focus.

TE Connectivity Extends Medical Device Prototyping Capabilities

November 25, 2025 · The new PROPELUS Prototype Centers in Plymouth, MN, and Wilsonville, OR, bring advanced engineering capabilities to existing manufacturing sites.

Peak Technology Buys Type A Machines

December 2, 2024 · Peak Technology says it will improve its position as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capable provider of design, prototyping and manufacturing solutions.

RE3DTECH + GoProto Acquires Phoenix Proto Technologies

March 17, 2023 · Phoenix Proto Technologies is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services with expertise in rapid tooling and injection molding.

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Editor’s Pick: Manage rapid prototyping in model-based engineering

June 14, 2022 · ADEPT industrial IoT software platform is a data framework that links real-time Linux servers as a distributed resource.

On-Demand Manufacturing Spurs Innovation

August 13, 2021 · In this podcast, Xometry‘s Greg Paulsen outlines the benefits of on-demand manufacturing when it comes to accelerating design innovation. He discusses the opportunities and challenges of digital manufacturing, and how Xometry connects engineers with rapid prototyping and manufacturing resources.

Fathom Digital Manufacturing Goes Public

July 16, 2021 · The transaction is expected to enhance Fathom’s position in additive and traditional advanced manufacturing capabilities and accelerate Fathom’s investments in organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

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Prototyping the Impossible to Build the Smallest and Strongest Robots in the World

July 6, 2021 · It's not often that I come across new technology that impresses me the way BMF’s micro-precision 3D printers have. I’ve written this blog post with the hopes that I can help share this amazing technology with other engineers and designers enabling them to push the limits of what’s possible in their fields just as I am doing in robotics.

Rapid Prototyping to Optimize Telework in Manufacturing

May 31, 2021 · Modern tools and technologies can help manufacturing companies boost productivity for remote employees.

L’Oréal Selects AMFG’s Additive MES Software to Streamline Its AM Workflows

April 12, 2021 · AMFG’s MES software enables L'Oréal to optimize order handling and accelerate prototypes turnaround.

Signicast and DDM Partner for Additive Manufacturing

September 3, 2020 · Companies are collaborating to offer ceramic 3D printing along with investment casting. 

3Diligent Enters Open Beta of New ProdEX and Shopsight Connect Software

August 20, 2020 · Software and services empower pandemic-era product development and procurement.

Take Advantage of AM Student Challenge Discovery Pitch

March 3, 2020 · The Additive Manufacturing Student Challenge Discovery Pitch is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present pitches on creative research, case studies and/or applications in additive.

Sigma Labs Receives Phase 2 RTE Contract by Global Energy Technology Company

November 14, 2019 · Global energy technology provider starts last phase of rapid test and evaluation program.

Volume Graphics Joins With Consortium to Update Prototyping of Molds

September 5, 2019 · Computed tomography data analysis software analyzes additively manufactured molds and their prototypes for deviations and defects to improve quality and speed design iteration

Increasing the Productivity of Metal AM via Partnership

July 26, 2019 · nTopology’s partnership with Betatype yields 28% reduction in build time for rocket nozzle part.

Weerg Additive Manufacturing Company Adds 3D Printer from 3D Systems

July 23, 2019 · Based on selective laser sintering (SLS) technology, this system can handle rapid production of functional and durable nylon parts.

SyncFab Partners with the National Tooling and Machining Association

June 28, 2019 · The goal of the collaboration is to boost industrial manufacturing supply chain on blockchain.  

3Diligent Launches Industry 4.0 Consulting Services

May 30, 2019 · 3Diligent Consulting is launched by a former Deloitte consultant to support large enterprises and manufacturers through their Industry 4.0 journey.

Jabil Inks Additive Manufacturing Agreement to Supply Parts to Renault F1 Team

May 23, 2019 · On-demand delivery of racecar parts for Renault F1 Team driven by expansion at certified Jabil 3D printing facilities worldwide.

Protolabs Celebrates 20 Years of Digital Manufacturing with Grand Opening of New Facility

May 17, 2019 · New advanced manufacturing facility spotlights company’s two decades of growth. .


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