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We share information, tips and things we've learned from our years in the rapid prototyping and manufacturing industry.


How can CNC Machining be used on 3D Printed Parts: Complementary Techniques to Shape the Future featured image
Monday August 21, 2017

3-D printing has gained a great deal of traction in the past few years. Its popularity is expected to grow as the techniques become more refined and focused. Unlike some experts warned, though, 3-D printing is not poised to replace CNC machining. Forward-thinking companies combine the properties of both techniques to develop strategies that meet […]


Advice on how to outsource prototype manufacturing to China featured image
Monday August 14, 2017

Opportunities coexists with risks -Advice on how to outsource prototype manufacturing to China We wanted to share some thoughts on how overseas companies can benefit from outsourcing prototype manufacturing to China. Manufacturing and importing from China can seem daunting, especially if you are a comparatively new start-up or SME and have never thought about outsourcing […]


CNC machined Battle Tank Model featured image
Wednesday July 19, 2017

Name:Type 99 Main Battle Tank Model Scale: 1:24 Process: #4axis, #5axis #CNCmachining Material: Stainless steel 304 Components: 767                


Types of Materials To Use In The Diverse Method Of Vacuum Casting featured image
Wednesday June 14, 2017

Types of Materials To Use In The Diverse Method Of Vacuum Casting EXCERPT Vacuum Casting is a very diverse method of replicating objects. It can be used for both the casting or prototypes or mass production of distributable products. ARTICLE Vacuum Casting may be used with a multitude of materials. This method of casting is […]


How Rapid Manufacturing Beats Typical Industrial Wait Periods featured image
Monday June 5, 2017

How Rapid Manufacturing Beats Typical Industrial Wait Periods EXCERPT Do you want to be the first to market for your products? Of course you do, because then you will lead the industry. Learn how rapid manufacturing beats typical industrial wait periods. ARTICLE Speed kills. Global manufacturing continues to advance and if you are slow to […]


Finding the Right Tools for Prototyping on a Budget featured image
Thursday May 4, 2017

Finding the Right Tools for Prototyping on a Budget Need to get your prototype off the ground, but funds are tight? Here are some tools and tips to get going. Market prices have come down as technology has matured, and rapid prototyping and manufacturing prices are competitive. Instant quotes reduce the wait time for feedback […]


The benefits of rapid prototyping and 3D printing in manufacturing featured image
Thursday March 16, 2017

Rapid prototyping and 3D printing capabilities have helped many companies to turn many great ideas into amazing products quicker than ever before. A product that can take days to model can now only be visualized in a matter of minutes or hours. That feature has enabled many manufacturing firms to reduce their product lead times […]


Important announcement about 3ERP featured image
Thursday January 19, 2017


Features of Aerospace prototyping featured image
Tuesday January 17, 2017

Rapid prototyping refers to a set of processes that can easily fabricate a three-dimensional object into a prototype, directly from a CAD file through additive deposition of single cross-sectional layers of the part. It was introduced in late 1980’s.RP can be defined as a group of processes used to fabricate easily to a physical working […]