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Knowledge & Community For Engineers & Product Designers

Learn & share your knowledge in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and product design. Created & moderated by Xometry, an AI-powered platform for sourcing custom manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Stories & Cases

Share and discover real-world engineering, product design, and manufacturing stories from our subscribers, showcasing innovative engineering solutions and best practices.

How We Set Tunneling Records and Won the Not-a-Boring Competition

Hi, we are the TUM Boring team from the Technical University of Munich (Germany). We designed and built a next-generation tunnel boring machine to compete in the international 2025 Not-a-Boring Competition in Texas — and we won the event, setting a new tunneling distance record. With a clear vision, precise engineering, and bold teamwork, we proved what’s possible when innovation meets smart engineering.

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TRÖTE: Where Glass, Technology, and Sound Become a Sculptural Experience

Practical Engineer, Exploring Magnetic Couplings

Exploring Magnetic Couplings: No Gears, No Belts, Just Magnets

Reinventing the Wheel for Mars: How We Engineered a Flexible Airless Tyre

Hose clip designed and created by Filip Ljevar and his team

Designing a Hose Clip for the Beverage Industry: From Faculty Project to First Business Venture

Latest Articles

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Explore a collection of articles written by Xometry’s engineers and professionals, providing valuable insights and expertise.

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CNC Machining Materials: 6 Expert Tips for Making the Right Choice

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PolyJet 3D Printing: 8 Key Design Tips for Better Prints

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Why Choose 3D Printing for Serial Manufacturing?

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Foam Injection Molding: Lightweight, Strong Parts with Less Material

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SLA 3D Printing Design Guidelines: 8 Essential Tips

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Vacuum Casting: Process, Applications & How It Compares

Community Discussions

Ebooks & Guides

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Download insightful ebooks and guides that offer in-depth knowledge and practical advice.

eBook: Injection Molding Design Guidelines and Best Practices

This guide distills key principles of injection molding design—from material selection and surface finishes to draft angles, ribs, and snap-fits. It also covers common defects and how to avoid them, helping you create reliable, cost-effective plastic parts with confidence.

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Latest Guides

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eBook: CNC Machining and Injection Molding
for the Electronics Industry

MJF 3D printed parts

eBook: HP Multi Jet Fusion Design Guide

A 3D printing machine printing a complex part

eBook: 3D Printing vs. CNC Machining

eBook: Sheet Metal Cutting Design Guide

Free tools

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Access our free tool designed to assist engineers and product designers in their work and enhance your productivity.

Webinars

Participate in informative webinars that feature industry experts discussing the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Mastering Vacuum Casting with Xometry: From Prototype to Production Success

Join us for a free webinar with Dmitry Romanov and Denis Lisovskii to explore the power of vacuum casting. Learn how this cost-effective technique delivers precision and speed for prototypes and small production runs, with expert tips and insights to get you started!

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7 Practical Design Tips to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

Busting Five Myths About Industrial 3D Printing

Deep Dive into HP’s MJF 3D Printing Technology

Webinar: How to Create Better CAD Files for Your CNC Machining Parts

Courses

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Enroll in our course to gain hands-on knowledge and skills, with structured lessons and interactive learning experiences.