The Digital Thread

Get to know the latest trends shaping the future of manufacturing in 2025. From overcoming supply chain challenges and leveraging AI, to enhancing sustainability and embracing digital innovation, we explore navigating industry-wide challenges with cutting-edge technologies.

Engineers and designers often face this decision when prototyping or producing complex metal parts. Each process comes with strengths and limitations. This guide breaks down the differences, from materials and surface finishes to cost, speed, and complexity, so you can choose the method that best fits your needs.

See our recommendations for selecting 3D printing materials that are best suited to rapid prototyping. Find out which materials are most durable, cost-effective and commonly used to validate various types of products.

Explore how digital manufacturing techniques aid in process traceability for injection moulding.

Understand the role of PPAP in manufacturing quality assurance

Industry leaders are embracing lean manufacturing. It cuts down on waste, improves efficiency, and keeps businesses competitive. Learn about the core principles and how it applies to your business.

Compare the features of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery and how they influence part quality. Find out how to get the most out of CNC machining and how technological developments affect the performance of your designs.

Find out about the Harmonised System, the globally recognised system for classifying various types of products for international trade. Understand HS codes, where to find them, and their role in customs procedures, including tariffs and importing and exporting regulations.

Rapid prototyping with 3D printing turns CAD files into physical parts in days, enabling fast testing and iteration. This blog shows how it accelerates product development and boosts competitiveness.

The differences between casting and DMLS are quite stark, compare the two technologies to find out what works best for your application

Tips for getting fast injection-moulded parts and get to market faster

Discover how to go-to-market faster and keep initial production costs low