by Frank Lee | Sep 14, 2024 | CNC Machining, Material Selection
What is 303 Stainless Steel? Some of the most well-known varieties of free-machining stainless steel are 303 and type 409. It is easy to work with and will not rust. In this scenario, austenitic stainless steel is precisely what it sounds like. It is composed of... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 14, 2024 | 3D Printing, Injection Molding, Material Selection
TPU, known as thermoplastic polyurethane, is a versatile polymer that combines the properties of rubber and plastic, making it an excellent choice for various applications such as healthcare, electronics, and sports equipment, where durability and performance are... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Design Guide
In 2024, drones have become an integral part of the military. Whether it is frontal combat, assassination, sabotage, reconnaissance, or surveillance, drones are playing an important role. Because military drones serve different purposes than civilian and... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Case Study, Consumer Products, Industry Application, Robotics
Industrial drones play an important role in many fields, such as agricultural spraying, power inspection, emergency rescue, geological mapping, security patrol, logistics, and freight transport. It also has an immense potential that remains unexplored, and their use... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Material Selection
Drone is a high-tech industrial product that is capable of a wide range of applications and features. Nevertheless, the production of drones is also extremely challenging, and manufacturers frequently encounter difficulties in selecting the appropriate materials for... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 7, 2024 | Case Study, Industry Application, Material Selection
In a previous article (for more details, click here), we analyzed the physical properties, chemical properties, and manufacturing applications of metalloids. This article will focus on their origins, who discovered them, and where they got their names. The Range of... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG or PET-G) is manufactured preciously and widely used in modern 3D printers. PETG material is also being used to manufacture food containers and bottles. In a previous post (for details, click here) we discussed the physical and... 
by Michael Yu | Aug 30, 2024 | Design Guide, Industry Application
Etching is a well-known art discipline, but artists might not have expected that it is also a well-known manufacturing discipline. This article will explore the differences between this process in the two worlds. What is Etching Technology? There is a reason... 
by Michael Yu | Aug 29, 2024 | Design Guide, Material Selection
Quick Grab: What do methyl methacrylate and pufferfish have in common? Published answer: They are both highly toxic but otherwise so valuable that the manufacturers (In this context it equates to gourmet) know it’s poisonous, yet they still gravitate to it. This... 
by Frank Lee | Aug 29, 2024 | CNC Machining, CNC Truninig
One could even claim that most parts are manufactured and machined using CNC machining, which is one of the main tenets of contemporary manufacturing. While there are numerous CNC machining techniques, such as milling, drilling, EDM, waterjet, ultrasonic, laser, etc.,... 