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Learn & share your knowledge in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and product design. Created & moderated by Xometry, an AI-powered platform for sourcing custom manufacturing.

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Share your engineering and product design journey and get a €300 reward! Showcase your innovative solutions and best practices with our community.

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Stories from Engineers & Product Designers

Share and discover real-world engineering, product design, and manufacturing stories from our subscribers, showcasing innovative engineering solutions and best practices.

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From Desktop Dreams to 400kg of Steel and Concrete: Building a High-Rigidity 5-Axis CNC

In the world of custom machine building, I’ve found there is a constant tug-of-war between theoretical performance and physical reality. As “The Practical Engineer,” I dedicated this project to creating a 5-axis CNC machine that prioritizes rigidity over sheer speed.

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Turning 3D Printing Waste into New Filament: Engineering a Desktop Recycling Machine

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Redesigning Fuel Fighter 5: Raising Efficiency Standards in European Motorsport

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From Tunneling to the Stars – How Elara Aerospace Is Advancing Suborbital Rocket Engineering in Europe

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CoreSpin: Creating Better Heat Exchangers – One Protein at a Time

Latest Articles

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Explore a collection of articles written by Xometry’s engineers and professionals, providing valuable insights and expertise.

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An industrial HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing machine.

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing Technology Overview

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The Intelligence Layer Between CAD and CAM – Neuramill

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Quality control inspector measuring the roundness of a machined cylindrical part.

Circularity GD&T: Definition, Application and Measurement

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The AI-Powered Operating System for Machine and Fab Shops – Uptool

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Retaining Design Intent and Context – AI Assistant by Authentise

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Congested shipping port and cargo ships.

Design for Supply Chain (DfSC)

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Ebooks & Guides

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Download insightful ebooks and guides that offer in-depth knowledge and practical advice.

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eBook: Stereolithography Design Guide

This comprehensive resource breaks down everything from the fundamental photopolymerization process to advanced design specifications for holes, gaps, and overhanging features. Download your copy today to bridge the gap between complex CAD designs and functional, high-resolution 3D-printed parts.

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Latest Guides

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eBook: CNC Machining and Injection Molding
for the Electronics Industry

MJF 3D printed parts

eBook: HP Multi Jet Fusion Design Guide

A 3D printing machine printing a complex part

eBook: 3D Printing vs. CNC Machining

CNC laser cutter

eBook: Sheet Metal Cutting Design Guide

Free tools

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Access our free tools designed to assist engineers and product designers in their work and enhance your productivity.

Webinars

Participate in informative webinars that feature industry experts discussing the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

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fixturemate in Practice: Designing Custom Fixtures – Fast, Easy, and 3D-Printable

Join us for a session where experts from trinckle and Xometry walk you through fixturemate, a powerful browser-based tool for designing custom 3D-printed fixtures without CAD. Learn how to configure the fixture with intuitive tools and seamlessly send it for instant quoting and production. Whether for manufacturing, assembly, or inspection, explore how easy fixture design can be.

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Mastering Vacuum Casting with Xometry: From Prototype to Production Success

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AI-Powered Part Sourcing: Enhancing Efficiency with Xometry

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7 Practical Design Tips to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

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Busting Five Myths About Industrial 3D Printing

Courses

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Enroll in our course to gain hands-on knowledge and skills, with structured lessons and interactive learning experiences.