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3D Printing Design

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

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Blog

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

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Case Studies

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

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Design Guides

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

How to Create Technical Drawings for Legacy Parts

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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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Machining Design

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

How to Start Designing with Common Sheet Metal Features in Autodesk Inventor

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How to Read Aluminum Alloys and Tempers

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Molding Design

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The latest news, trends, and manufacturing design tips for parts that are molded, cast, and made with other manufacturing technologies.

Types of Injection Molding Side Actions

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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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