Components

Speaking at BIOMEDigital, a micro molding expert busts nine common myths related to miniaturization.

In a BIOMEDigital session on miniaturization, an expert from Accumold showed this example of a variety of micro lenses and mirrors used in imaging, sensing, and medical applications.

The most common use of metal 3D Printing is to make simple manufacturing support items like jigs, fixtures, and other machine tooling. But it is also used for small-volume runs of very complex parts and intricate surgical instruments.

After years of economic expansion and a solid start to 2020, manufacturers found themselves suddenly, early in the year, in the middle of a global crisis with COVID-19. Its effects on manufacturing have been varied, but deep. Here are some ideas...