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Webinar Recording - Trimming Costs, Keeping Quality: Smart Design Tips for CNC Machining

By Team Xometry
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Case Study: Ryvid’s Anthem EV Bike Races Through Production With Xometry's Horizontal Supply Chain

By Nathan Miller
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eBook: How to Make a Good Technical Drawing

By Team Xometry
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How Our World-Class Team Helps Build Your Big Ideas

By Megan Conniff
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Industry Design

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Design tips for our top industries like aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, medical and dental, robotics, supply chain, and more.

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On-Demand Webinar: 3D Printing or Machining? Know Which to Choose and When

By Brittany Henneberry
October 22, 2024
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Metal Stamping Design Standards and Considerations

By Joel Schadegg
  6 min read
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Top Die Casting Design Tips

By Joel Schadegg
  7 min read
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eBook: Custom Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense

By Greg Paulsen

Case Studies

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Examples of Xometry's work with customers across various industries and manufacturing processes.

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Xometry Partner Network Profile: Cerven Solutions

By Tricia Contreras
  4 min read
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Xometry’s Precise Laser Tube Cutting Helps Sea Box Build, Scale Up a Big Project for a Defense Customer

Case Study: Xometry’s Precise Laser Tube Cutting Helps Sea Box Build, Scale Up a Big Project for a Defense Customer

By Tricia Contreras
  7 min read
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KPM Analytics Turns to Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine for a Quick and Affordable Custom Part

Case Study: KPM Analytics Turns to Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine for a Quick and Affordable Custom Part

By Tricia Contreras
  3 min read
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Case Study: Working with Xometry Helps 557 Form Keep All its Parts in Motion

By Tricia Contreras
  6 min read

Supplier Shop Tips

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Tips for machine shops, fabrication shops, 3D printing bureaus, and manufacturers in Xometry's Partner Network.

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5S Principles in Lean Manufacturing

By Dean McClements
  12 min read
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Four Causes of and Solutions for Non-conforming Threads

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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Ways to Prevent Pitting Corrosion

By Dean McClements
  6 min read
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How to Prevent Ridges, Tool Gouges, and Scratches When Machining

By Team Xometry
  5 min read

3D Printing Design

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The latest news, trends, and manufacturing design tips for additive manufacturing.

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SolidWorks® vs. Onshape® – Software Comparison

By Dean McClements
  8 min read
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STL vs. OBJ: What Are the Differences?

By Dean McClements
  7 min read
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How 3D-Printed Food Works — And How It Tastes

By Kat de Naoum
  5 min read
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What to Know About Material Jetting 3D Printers

By Kat de Naoum
  5 min read

Machining Design

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The latest news, trends, and manufacturing design tips for custom machined and fabricated parts.

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All About CNC Plasma Cutting

By Kat de Naoum
  7 min read
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CNC Router vs. CNC Mill — What's the Difference?

By Kat de Naoum
  7 min read
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Black Oxide 101: What You Need To Know

By Kat de Naoum
  10 min read
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All About CAM Milling

By Kat de Naoum
  12 min read

Design Guides

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In-depth design guides full of best practices for all of Xometry's manufacturing processes.

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Design Guidelines and Best Practices for Injection Molding

Design Guide: Injection Molding

By Team Xometry
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Design Guide: Laser Tube Cutting and Tube Bending

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How to Create A Good Technical Drawing

By Joel Schadegg
  10 min read
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Design Guide: Color 3D Printing

Blog

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The latest Xometry product updates, news, and trends in manufacturing.

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CMMC Requirements

Xometry is CMMC Level 2 Certified

By Greg Paulsen
  1 min read
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Tight Tolerance Parts? Xometry Delivers

By Joel Schadegg
  1 min read
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2025 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report

[Download] 2025 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report

By Team Xometry
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[Webinar Recording] Serial Production with Xometry

By Greg Paulsen
  45 min read

Materials

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Information about common materials used in manufacturing processes.

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6061-T651 vs T6 & T6511: What’s the Difference?

By Dean McClements
  3 min read
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Comparing 18/8, 18/10, and 18/0 Stainless Steels

By Kat de Naoum
  5 min read
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The Differences Between 18/8, 304, and 316 Stainless Steels

By Kat de Naoum
  8 min read
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All About 18/8 Stainless Steel: What it is and How it’s Used

By Kat de Naoum
  5 min read

Injection Molding

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All About Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

By Kat de Naoum
  4 min read
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Overmolding Materials: Definition, Importance, and How the Process Works

By Dean McClements
  17 min read
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How to Choose Core and Cavity Placement in Injection Molding

By Kat de Naoum
  6 min read
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All About Transfer Molding

By Kat de Naoum
  6 min read

Metal and Plastic Extrusion

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The latest technical guides and articles related to extrusion processes.

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All About Plastic Extrusion

By Kat de Naoum
  9 min read
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Common Design Mistakes to Avoid in Extruded Parts

By Joel Schadegg
  5 min read

Company

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Mark Osterman, VP of Technical Sales and Pre-Sales Engineering

By Tricia Contreras
  3 min read
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Mike Cavalieri, Sr. Vice President of Marketplace Operations

By Tricia Contreras