The Upload

Here are 11 practical tips to help you get prototypes in your hands sooner and keep product development moving.

Compare material stiffness and strength and understand how each affects part performance

Learn what G code is, how CNC programming works, and how good part design improves machining.

Learn to design CNC machining holes for accuracy, manufacturability, and cost-effective production.

How to design parts that perform under load while maintaining a refined, customer-ready finish.

The differences between casting and DMLS are quite stark, so depending on your application it might be an easy choice regarding which works best for you. Three overarching factors will drive your decision: part design, quantities, and lead times.

Evaluating build direction, support structures, radii placement and wall thickness to optimize printed part.

Will your next designer be a computer? Explore how AI is making inroads in CAD modeling.

New EDM technology rapidly removes printed parts from build plates, reducing cost and lead time.

Properly conceived new product introductions can mean the difference between success or failure.

3D printing offers a wealth of opportunities to iterate rapid prototypes for testing and more.

Doing the right things in the prototyping phase is a bit more complex than it looks at first glance. Hardware requires special rules to get the results you need.