Introduction: A Lesson in “Should Not Have Used 3D Printing” Last year, the R&D manager of a medical device company urgently needed a batch of implant‑grade titanium alloy bone plates. He had heard that 3D printing “can do anything” and…
Introduction: From “Knowing What” to “Knowing Why” After 10+ years in manufacturing, I’ve seen too many engineers whose understanding of rapid prototyping stops at “3D printing is just making a few prototypes.” That’s like thinking a smartphone is just a…
Introduction: The 3 AM Panic Call It was 3 AM when my phone buzzed. A startup founder, whom I’ll call Alex, was on the line. “Barry, our investor demo is in five days. We need 20 functional prototypes of our…
Introduction: A Game-Changing Phone Call “Barry, 50 parts, two weeks delivery. Can you do it?” The voice on the phone belonged to Mark, a long-time client, and there was an urgency in his tone I hadn’t heard before. I looked…
Introduction: From Prototype to Production, 3D Printing Is Reshaping Custom Manufacturing Traditional CNC machining has a fundamental limitation: the cutting tool must be able to reach the machining area. This means that complex geometric features such as internal channels, deep…
Hey there, I’m Barry Zeng from Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. After 12 years in the custom manufacturing game, I’ve seen more complicated international procurement processes than Hollywood movie plots. Today, I’m going to walk you through the…
Hey there, I’m Barry Zeng from Shanghai Yunyan Prototype & Mould Manufacture Factory. After 12 years in the custom manufacturing game, I’ve seen more money go down the drain than a Vegas gambler on a losing streak. Today, no technical…
Discover the key differences between injection molding and 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Learn how injection molding works, its advantages for mass production, and when 3D printing is a better choice for prototyping and customization.
By 2020, China’s aerospace market will enter a period of explosive growth. This field urgently needs high-strength and lightweight materials, such as aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and superalloys used in engines and other components. 3D printing aerospace metal parts Significant…
In recent years, the application of 3D printing is sweeping the world. We can see the presence of 3D printing in many industries, such as the manufacturing of 3D printed aircraft and car parts, this is no doubt that 3D…