by Michael Yu | Sep 19, 2024 | CNC Machining, Consumer Products, Material Selection
In industrial production, PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic, after polyethylene and polypropylene, with an annual production of about 40 million metric tons. So what special properties does this material have? What are its...
by Michael Yu | Sep 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Case Study, Consumer Products, Industry Application, Robotics
Industrial drones play an important role in many fields, such as agricultural spraying, power inspection, emergency rescue, geological mapping, security patrol, logistics, and freight transport. It also has an immense potential that remains unexplored, and their use...
by Michael Yu | Aug 19, 2024 | Aerospace, Consumer Products, Design Guide, Material Selection
Nylon is the first commercially successful synthetic fiber. This material is known for its high performance in textiles. However, not many know it was vital for industry and even played a big role in World War II. This article will help you understand several key...
by Michael Yu | Aug 16, 2024 | Consumer Products, Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyester is widely used in the textile industry. It’s interesting to know that when American polyester “Dacron” came to China in the 1970s, the Cantonese called it “Dei-Kue-Lung”, which means “very cool.” This article...
by Michael Yu | Aug 13, 2024 | Automotive, Consumer Products, Industry Application, Material Selection
Carbon steel or stainless steel? Like life and death in Shakespeare’s, It’s an ultimate question that every manufacturer will face in their career. This article will help you understand the differences between two broad categories in the entire family of...
by Michael Yu | Jul 30, 2024 | 3D Printing, Case Study, Consumer Products, Design Guide
Can you believe it? In recent years, the integration of 3D printing technology and the shoe industry has grown significantly. According to certain analysts, the projected value of the 3D-printed shoe market in the United States is expected to reach $4 billion by 2030....