Aaron Lichtig

Aaron Lichtig

SVP at Xometry who loves learning about engineering and writing about cool things he learns. Aaron has extensive experience in the manufacturing industry including roles at Procter & Gamble and Xometry and was a one day champion on Jeopardy! in 2019.

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Rope being torn apart in the middle. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Haoka

Rope being torn apart in the middle. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Haoka

Tensile Stress 101

February 23, 2026

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Annealing details. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Nordroden

Annealing details. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Nordroden

Annealing: Definition, Purpose, How It Works, and Stages

December 10, 2025

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An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

An example of plastic ribs in an blue injection molding part

Plastic Ribs for Injection-Molding Design

September 11, 2025

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red and silver CNC machined parts

red and silver CNC machined parts

Size Limitations for CNC Machining

September 19, 2024

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Metrology machine at work. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Andrei Armiagov

Metrology machine at work. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Andrei Armiagov

What is Metrology and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

September 11, 2024

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water jet cutting. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

water jet cutting. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/Pixel B

Understanding Water Jetting

August 27, 2024

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Xometry Image

Xometry Image

Product Update : Additive Inspection Reports are Now Available

August 21, 2024

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CNC part from above

CNC part from above

Quick Tips for CNC Machined Parts with Undercuts

August 18, 2024

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CNC parts

CNC parts

How to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

February 21, 2023