Consisting of a head, shank and tip, screws are one of the world’s most commonly used fasteners. Like bolts, they are designed to connect multiple objects or surfaces together. When comparing the different types of screws, though, you may notice … Read More

3D printing is revolutionizing the way in which companies manufacture products. Since its rise in the 1990s, it’s become an increasingly common process used in the manufacturing industry. Research, in fact, shows that product prototyping is the leading application for … Read More

Featuring a grey-white color, tungsten is a versatile metal that’s used in a wide range of applications. It’s strong, conductive and exhibits many other properties that make it an attractive choice of metal. Even if you’re familiar with tungsten, though, … Read More

Have you heard of electron-beam melting (EBM). A form of additive manufacturing, it’s become an increasingly popular manufacturing process. Like other forms of additive manufacturing, it involves the use of a machine to build complex objects layer by layer. EBM, … Read More

Molding is a common type of manufacturing process in which liquid material — typically plastic, rubber or other polymers — is added to a mold cavity to create a product or component. The raw material is usually heated, after which … Read More

3D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. According to research cited by AMFG, the 3D printing materials market is projected to reach nearly a half-billion dollars by 2029. Using a 3D printer, manufacturing companies can build components and products layer … Read More

For every manufactured item from a spoon to a spacecraft there is a document known as a “blueprint”. Blueprints got their name from the ink color used in early document reproduction. If the blueprint is the birth certificate and life … Read More