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Desktop Metal Remains Focused on Path to Profitability After Preliminary Tally Shows Stratasys Shareholders Did Not Approve the Merger Agreement
While Desktop Metal stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement, Stratasys announced its stockholders – faced with two alternative acquisition offers for its company – did not likely vote in favor of the merger agreement proposals
Integrating 3d Printing Into Prototyping & Production Scenarios — an Interview With Iterate Design and Innovation
In this article, we discuss all things 3D printing with Gethin Roberts, Managing Director at ITERATE, and a 20 year plus veteran working in the rapid product development / 3D printing niche.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Launches Learning Experience on Rocket Turbopump Design
All eyes are on metal AM to reach the ideal of single-part rocket construction, where as many parts and sections as possible are combined for material integrity, maximum weight reduction, performance, and speed-of-manufacture.
The Critical Role of Risk Mitigation & Vertical Integration in Successful Micro Molding
Alex Anderson, Sales Engineer at Accumold systematically explores the crucial implications of vertical integration in micro molding projects.
Enhanced Quality Control and Post Processing for Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D-printed parts can be produced at higher production rates with impeccable quality by implementing advanced quality control and post-processing techniques.
Ryvid’s Anthem EV Bike Races Through Production With Xometry's Horizontal Supply Chain
Discover why this innovator in the micromobility powersport space chose Xometry to produce 50% of parts found in its flagship electric motorcycle, the Ryvid Anthem.
Talking PACK Expo with HP 3D Printing
Our digital manufacturing solutions are designed for industrial production and prototyping. We are helping companies from different segments lead their digital manufacturing transformation with HP’s additive manufacturing solutions.
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Why Visual AI Inspection Is Essential for Detecting PCB Defects
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can help manufacturers handle quality control while managing larger volumes. Here are some compelling reasons people use visual inspection AI tools in modern production facilities.
The Sky's the Limit: Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Will Soar with Parts Certification
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The introduction of a wide range of materials, including high-temperature materials, is enabling production of flightworthy parts capable of withstanding extreme conditions, like temperatures over 350F.
AI and AM: A Powerful Synergy

Artificial intelligence applied to designs of additively manufactured products goes beyond standard optimization to produce dramatic quality and performance gains in much less time
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GEMCO Joins NIST Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder Consortium
GEMCO, a leader in powder processing solutions with over a century of experience in the powdered metal industry, is proud to announce that it has joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder Consortium. GEMCO officially joined the consortium in September 2023 and looks forward to collaborating with other leading organizations in this sector.
Carbon Announces All-New Customizable, High-Performance Elastomer
EPU 46 further expands Carbon's idea-to-production platform and offers new opportunities for breakthrough products in a rainbow of colors along with variable stiffness
DIMENSIONICS DENSITY SHOWS ITS DENSITY DETERMINATION TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION AT FORMNEXT 2023
This will represent the first time that attendees will be able to see this innovative density determination technology in action, and in addition, attendees are invited to approach the company with specific application requirements pre-show which can then be discussed face-to-face in Frankfurt.
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Get RFQs on Die Casting, Stamping, and Extrusion With Xometry, Your Source for Custom Parts

Get RFQs on Die Casting, Stamping, and Extrusion With Xometry, Your Source for Custom Parts
Xometry is your source for custom parts. Now, in addition to getting instant quotes on 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, and Injection Molding, customers can create and send RFQs for die casting, stamping, and extrusion work to our nationwide network of pre-vetted manufacturers with just a 2D drawing. You will receive and be able to review responses from qualified shops within 7 days on an advanced web-based RFQ management platform. To learn more go directly to our site to issue and RFQ today. Stop wasting time managing RFQs through email and by phone, and start issuing RFQs at scale and in the cloud.
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Xometry
Our instant quoting platform and nationwide network of machine shops is transforming American manufacturing. We make it easy for all customers - from startups to Fortune 500 companies - to access manufacturing on demand by providing the most efficient way to source high-quality parts.