The Upload

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.

Finishing options for sheet metal vary depending on your needs. For instance, are you looking for an aesthetically pleasing part, a part that needs to withstand environmental challenges and wear, or are you testing overall functionality?

It’s no secret that 3D printing processes don’t produce injection molding-quality surface finishes right off the printer, but there is good news. Technologies exist to help, and there are new developments all the time.