Construction printing has seen a lot of great initiatives in the past few years, from 3D printing drones to massive cable driven, infinite-build machines. However, taking construction to the next level isn’t solely about improving the hardware but also the input materials. It’s no secret that the construction industry can be wasteful, being one of…

Which 3D printed plastics are the toughest? In this "Will it…" video, Greg Paulsen, Xometry's Director of Application Engineering, 3D printed the popular "3D Bency" using a number of different materials (polycarbonate, PLA, polypropylene, ULTEM, Nylon 11 and 12, etc.) and processes (FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, LSPc, Polyjet, DLS, etc), then ran several abrasion tests…

The CNC lathe machine is a unique manufacturing technology allowing machine shops to create turned parts accurately and precisely. This machine combines the automated nature of computer numerical control (CNC) technology with various lathe tools to create high-precision parts (mostly of cylindrical shapes). However, given the wide variety of available CNC lathe tools, choosing an…

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for complex and intricate parts in various industries, such as aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics. All of this has been driven by advancements in technology, increasing the need for precision and accuracy in manufacturing processes. Complex CNC machining has emerged as a crucial manufacturing technique in…

On August 22, 2023, the 18th International Exhibition of Automotive Industry InterAuto was held on at Crocus Expo, Russia. UMZ, a professional Chinese bearing manufacturer, recently made a remarkable appearance at 18th International Exhibition of Automotive Industry InterAuto, showcasing their signature tapered roller bearings and automotive wheel hub bearings, Booth No. F387. The general manager…

Sep 09/19 The Electric Car Industry Is On the Rise: Why Your Company Should Tap Into This Market Despite the huge benefits that electric cars can bring, many automakers and auto dealers continue to put these cars on the back burner. If recent reports are anything to go by, the electric car industry is on the rise…

RB16025 Cross Roller Bearing Are Ready fly to France This morning, we sent a batch of goods to France, consisting of 5 RB16025 cross roller bearings. Our main products are RB, RA, CRBH, SX, RU, XU, XSU series crossed cylindrical roller bearings, XR, JXR crossed tapered roller bearings, YRT, YRTS, ZKLDF series rotary table bearings. Many models…

Thordon Bearings has praised the government’s Innovative Solutions Canada initiative for encouraging more of the country’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and manufacturers to design solutions in support of Transport Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan. The $1.5 billion plan, about which the fourth annual report was published in June, is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts…

Xometry now offers binder jetting, a high-speed metal 3D printing process, in addition to direct metal laser sintering and six plastic 3D printing technologies. Customers can quote and order this process through the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine℠, with lead times of 10 days. Read on to learn more about this technology and how it can…

Tensile strength is a critical property that engineers and materials specialists must consider when designing and selecting materials for their applications. It refers to the maximum amount of stress a material can withstand before breaking or deforming under tension. Here, we’ll give you an overview of tensile strength and related concepts. We’ll cover stress and…