What is rapid manufacturing?
The term rapid manufacturing is used to summarize different methods and manufacturing processes that serve the fast and flexible production of prototypes and series parts.
Everything You Need to Know About Urethane Casting
Urethane casting's in the manufacture of short-run, low-volume products such as movie props or bespoke models. It involves pouring the urethane into a mold and letting it cure.
What Is a CNC Machine? An Overview of CNC Machining
Did you know the CNC machine market will reach over 100.9 billion worldwide by 2025? Many industries have incorporated CNC machining into their manufacturing process. This is because using CNC machines increases production. It also allows for a wider range of applications [...]
What is Metal Machining? Your Complete Guide
Guess what? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are almost 470,000 metal machinists in America alone. Not only that, but the metal machining industry is expected to grow by 5,400 in less than a decade? Interested in learning the [...]
How Much Does CNC Machining Cost: The Important Things to Know
It may surprise you to find out that the first-ever CNC machine was invented way back in the 17th century! However, it wasn't until the 1940s that engineers started looking at using CNC more widely. Now it is a globally used tool for [...]
The Prototech team in Germany for the Formnext exhibition
Prototech Asia will be exhibiting at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 19th to 22nd. The leading global exhibition and conference on additive manufacturing and the next generation of intelligent industrial production Formnext brings together the complex and multifaceted [...]
Outsourcing to China: 7 Reasons to Do Your Vacuum Casting Overseas
Thanks to the modernization of technology and communications, our world is smaller than ever. Businesses have taken advantage of this in many ways, but especially so with incorporating China into their manufacturing plans. While some companies thrive on using China in [...]
How To Find The Best Manufacturer For Your Moneymaking Silicone Casts
Are you in need of silicone molding suppliers? Look no further. Making a prototype of a product can be exciting, but it can sometimes seem difficult to find a manufacturer to produce it. Finding the right manufacturer would give you [...]
The Process of Rapid Tooling
Hands up if you want to get your product to market faster than your competition? If your hand is up, you've come to the right place. Using rapid prototyping to manufacture parts to test for component fit will help you [...]
From Mockup to Prototype: The Benefits of Rapid Silicone Molding
Hands up if you know about silicone molding? If your hand is down, don't worry, you're not alone. Silicone molding isn't exactly a topic that casually comes up over dinner. But it's a topic that's handy to understand and know more [...]