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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling. Machines have improved and material options have widened.

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Manufacturing In the Middle: Growth, Opportunity and New Challenges

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Source: Middle Market Manufacturing: How to Thrive in a Transforming Environment (2018). New materials/composites. Additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. The report found there were five top areas that middle market manufacturers are focused on. National Center for the Middle Market. These included: Cybersecurity.