by Michael Yu | Sep 13, 2024 | Aerospace, Material Selection
Drone is a high-tech industrial product that is capable of a wide range of applications and features. Nevertheless, the production of drones is also extremely challenging, and manufacturers frequently encounter difficulties in selecting the appropriate materials for... 
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 29, 2024 | Design Guide, Material Selection
Quick Grab: What do methyl methacrylate and pufferfish have in common? Published answer: They are both highly toxic but otherwise so valuable that the manufacturers (In this context it equates to gourmet) know it’s poisonous, yet they still gravitate to it. This... 
by Michael Yu | Aug 28, 2024 | Material Selection
Polyamide is a famous material used for a wide range of applications. Although many articles would tell you it is “also known as nylon”, the two are not the same, and polyamide has many different properties. This article will take you through a study of... 
by Michael Yu | Aug 20, 2024 | Material Selection
Polycarbonate is a material with a long story. Three scientists can be honored as the “father of polycarbonate,” two have sued for the title. XMAKE has a video dedicated to this(click here for details). Besides, we have systematically documented the basic... 