by Michael Yu | Oct 8, 2024 | CNC Machining, Consumer Products, Design Guide, Industry Application
Color anodizing is a process that enhances the appearance and durability of aluminum by adding a protective oxide layer infused with color. In this article, we’ll discover different anodized aluminum colors, how color can affect the properties of an aluminum... 
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 | Sep 7, 2024 | Case Study, Industry Application, Material Selection
In a previous article (for more details, click here), we analyzed the physical properties, chemical properties, and manufacturing applications of metalloids. This article will focus on their origins, who discovered them, and where they got their names. We also... 
by Michael Yu | Sep 6, 2024 | Industry Application, Material Selection
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG or PET-G) is manufactured preciously and widely used in modern 3D printers. PETG material is also being used to manufacture food containers and bottles. In a previous post (for details, click here) we discussed the physical and... 
by Michael Yu | Aug 30, 2024 | Design Guide, Industry Application
Etching is a well-known art discipline, but artists might not have expected that it is also a well-known manufacturing discipline. This article will explore the differences between this process in the two worlds. What is Etching Technology? There is a reason... 
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... 