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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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Share your engineering and product design journey and get a €300 reward! Showcase your innovative solutions and best practices with our community.

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Stories from Engineers & Product Designers

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

Building the EM-05: Our Journey to EUSS Motorsport’s Most Innovative Electric Race Car

Hi, my name is David Martí, and I’m part of EUSS Motorsport, the Formula Student team at the Escola Universitària Salesiana de Sarrià (EUSS) in Barcelona. This season, we built the EM-05, our most advanced car yet—a fully electric single-seater shaped by years of learning, teamwork, and dedication to the competition.

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Emission-Free Across the Alps – How Cellsius Is Enabling Hydrogen-Powered Flight

Pushing the Limits of Light: How Elettra 2.0 is Built for Next-Gen Science

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

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

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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GD&T: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Explained

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We Tested 7 Text-to-CAD Tools – Are They Actually Useful for Engineers?

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How to Choose and Design for High-Performance Plastics in Injection Molding

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Alodine Coating Finish for Corrosion-Resistant & Conductive Aluminium Parts

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How To Create 3D-Printed Fixtures Using fixturemate?

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

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Ebooks & Guides

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

2026 Manufacturing Outlook: European Edition

Manufacturing is at a defining moment. From AI to agility and sourcing, key trends are transforming the industry worldwide, with dedicated insights based on surveys of executives from manufacturing companies both in the U.S. and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom). Explore the 2026 outlook to uncover the strategies shaping the future of manufacturing.

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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

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eBook: 3D Printing vs. CNC Machining

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eBook: Sheet Metal Cutting Design Guide

Free tools

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Access our free tools 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.

fixturemate in Practice: Designing Custom Fixtures – Fast, Easy, and 3D-Printable

Join us for a session where experts from trinckle and Xometry walk you through fixturemate, a powerful browser-based tool for designing custom 3D-printed fixtures without CAD. Learn how to configure the fixture with intuitive tools and seamlessly send it for instant quoting and production. Whether for manufacturing, assembly, or inspection, explore how easy fixture design can be.

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Mastering Vacuum Casting with Xometry: From Prototype to Production Success

AI-Powered Part Sourcing: Enhancing Efficiency with Xometry

7 Practical Design Tips to Reduce CNC Machining Costs

Busting Five Myths About Industrial 3D Printing

Courses

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