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How to Consolidate 40 Machined Parts Into One 3D-Printed Assembly

A Practical Engineering Guide to Part Consolidation with MJF and SLS

This article shows mechanical design engineers how to evaluate and redesign multi-part machined assemblies for MJF or SLS. It covers part consolidation, load paths, tolerance strategy, internal geometry, powder removal, inspection, and production qualification—helping engineers reduce manufacturing complexity without creating new performance or production problems.

The Design Engineer's Guide to Qualifying AM Parts for Production

Additive manufacturing gives you incredible design freedom, but with that freedom comes variability...

So you've designed a killer part using additive manufacturing, and now your boss is asking, "Can we scale this to production?" It's a question that makes a lot of design engineers pause. Moving from prototype to production-ready AM parts isn't just about hitting "print" a few hundred more times. It requires a systematic qualification process to ensure every part...

7 Material Selection Mistakes that Derail Your Project

...and How to Dodge Them Like a Pro

If you’ve ever watched a production-ready part unravel because of a material choice that looked good on paper, you’re not alone. Material selection is one of those deceptively...

What SICAM's ISO Certification Means for Your Parts: Quality, Reliability, and Peace of Mind

We’ve got big news—SICAM is now officially ISO 9001:2015 certified

Not just a stamp on the wall. Not just a checkbox. This is a serious milestone that backs up everything we’ve been working toward: tighter quality control, cleaner documentation, faster...

Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping

Choosing the right plastic material for a consumer product part that requires quality

If you’re deep in the weeds of consumer product prototyping, you know this isn’t just a materials science pop quiz. It’s the difference between a product that ships and one that...

How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today

Precision manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation, and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront.

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The landscape of precision manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation, and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront. Once confined to prototyping and basic models, 3D printing now...

Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF)

Complex Geometry: Problem or Superpower?

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In today’s manufacturing world, being able to produce parts with dizzyingly intricate geometries isn’t just a bonus—it’s your superpower. Whether you're crafting parts...

From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts

The Manufacturing Gap: Why Going from Prototype to Production is Complicated

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If you've ever tried to bring a product to market, you know the journey from brilliant idea to mass-produced reality is filled with obstacles. The path from prototype to production is where...

How NASA and SpaceX Use Additive Manufacturing to Push the Boundaries of Space Exploration

SICAM Introduces PA12 GB to Multi-Jet Fusion Material Portfolio

Tariff Troubles– Additive Manufacturing helping Engineers Bridge the Gap

The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design

Design for Assembly: 3D Printing Robot Components

Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing

Mastering Quality with First Article Inspection (FAI)

How is Additive Manufacturing Being Integrated into Traditional Manufacturing Workflows?

The Future of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

In an era where speed, precision, and customization are paramount, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing are transforming the landscape of mechanical design and manufacturing.Imagine a world where the most complex parts can be designed and produced overnight, where additive technologies'...

From CAD to Reality: Best Practices for Designing Complex Geometries with Additive Manufacturing

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, where precision and innovation are necessary, the ability to transform intricate CAD designs into functional, high-quality prototypes is a gamechanger.For mechanical design engineers already familiar with the basics of 3D printing, the challenge lies in...

When your prototype has to be Glass Filled Nylon

Challenge: Prototypes are required for product testing and 3D printed parts may not be adequate. In some requirements, prototypes must be made from the production material, in this case glass filled nylon. Part geometry must be the same as the final production parts so that the test results...

Bridge Tooling - One tool 3 Destinations

For the majority of our customers the prototyping phase is only the beginning of the journey towards production. A word of caution if you are using aluminum tooling (soft tooling) for your prototypes then the journey starts anew once you head into the development of “hard...

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How to Consolidate 40 Machined Parts Into One 3D-Printed Assembly

A Practical Engineering Guide to Part Consolidation with MJF and SLS

The Design Engineer's Guide to Qualifying AM Parts for Production

Additive manufacturing gives you incredible design freedom, but with that freedom comes variability...

7 Material Selection Mistakes that Derail Your Project

...and How to Dodge Them Like a Pro

What SICAM's ISO Certification Means for Your Parts: Quality, Reliability, and Peace of Mind

We’ve got big news—SICAM is now officially ISO 9001:2015 certified

Why the ‘Right’ Plastic Isn’t Always Obvious: A Guide for Consumer Product Prototyping

Choosing the right plastic material for a consumer product part that requires quality

How 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing are Reshaping Precision Parts Today

Precision manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation, and additive manufacturing (AM) is at the forefront.

Turning Complexity into a Competitive Advantage (with a Little Help from MJF)

Complex Geometry: Problem or Superpower?

From Prototype to Production: The SICAM Approach to Rapid, Reliable Parts

The Manufacturing Gap: Why Going from Prototype to Production is Complicated

How NASA and SpaceX Use Additive Manufacturing to Push the Boundaries of Space Exploration

SICAM Introduces PA12 GB to Multi-Jet Fusion Material Portfolio

Tariff Troubles– Additive Manufacturing helping Engineers Bridge the Gap

The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design

Design for Assembly: 3D Printing Robot Components

Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing

Mastering Quality with First Article Inspection (FAI)

How is Additive Manufacturing Being Integrated into Traditional Manufacturing Workflows?

The Future of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

From CAD to Reality: Best Practices for Designing Complex Geometries with Additive Manufacturing

When your prototype has to be Glass Filled Nylon

Bridge Tooling - One tool 3 Destinations

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