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The latest Xometry product updates, news, and trends in manufacturing.
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[Webinar Recording] Keypad Teardown and Design Insights with Autodesk
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Xometry’s Ultimate Guide to Direct Part Marking: Laser Marking, Laser Engraving, and More
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Small Manufacturing Index, Q1 2018, shows high business confidence and an increase in hiring
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60% of Small Manufacturers Unlikely to Hire in Upcoming Quarter Citing Difficulty in Finding Skilled Employees
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Sixty-Four Percent of Small Manufacturers Anticipate Growth as Business Confidence Rebounds to Pre-COVID Levels
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[Webinar Recording] From Fusion to Factory: How Xometry Molded Autodesk University’s Macro Keypad
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Xometry at IMTS: Commercial Supply Chain Solutions, Laser Tube Cutting Quotes, and More
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Podcast Roundup: Vol. 5, Sept. 2020 | MCAD Cafe, Advanced Manufacturing, and 5 More
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On-demand Webinar: Everything You Need to Know about Vapor Smoothing 3D Prints
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On-Demand Webinar: How to Ensure Your Supply Chain Can Withstand Disruption (Full Transcript)
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[Webinar Recording] Plastic 3D Printing vs. Injection Molding: Making the Best Choice
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Xometry Announces Distribution Partnership with Mitsubishi Materials, U.S.A.
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Webinar Recording - Trimming Costs, Keeping Quality: Smart Design Tips for CNC Machining
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Product Update: New CNC Machining Materials and Metal Finishes Available for Instant Quoting
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[Webinar Recording] 7 Pro Tips for Mastering Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine®
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[Download] 2024 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report
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How to Develop a Product - The 7 Stages of the Product Development Process
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![A preview of Xometry's newly designed quote summary page.](https://images.prismic.io/xometry-marketing/29f45c82-0ae9-4859-8aa8-f217872b6c6f_IQE+Redesign+Promo.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1000%2C1000&w=486&h=486&fit=max)
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Product Update: New Cast Urethane Materials and Finishes Available for Instant Quoting
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Webinar: What is LSPc®? Xometry Launches Nexa3D's End-Use Resin 3D Printing
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Podcast Roundup: Vol. 1, July 2019 | 3Dprint.com, Unprofessional Engineering, MacroFab
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Manufacturing Explained Episode #2: Part 2, Explaining the Injection Molding Process with Scott Benson
![Manufacturing Explained Logo](https://images.prismic.io/xometry-marketing/6ad837cc-ed4a-41ad-91ef-3c81cbe76f51_1080x1080px_ME_Logo_IconFinal+Design.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1081%2C1081&w=486&h=486&fit=max)
Introducing the Manufacturing Explained Podcast! Episode #1: Explaining the Injection Molding Process
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PA 12 - A High-Performance Material Perfect for Prototyping and Production
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Webinar: From Sketch to SKU: Developing XiP, the World’s First Ultrafast Desktop 3D Printer
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Xometry Announces Recipients of the 2019 Excellence In Manufacturing Awards
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Product Update: Instant Quoting for Laser and WaterJet Sheet Cutting Services
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On-demand Webinar: Best Practices for Metal 3D Printing through Binder Jetting
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On-Demand Webinar: Master On-Demand Manufacturing with Xometry Greg (April 2020)
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On-demand Webinar: A Deep Dive into SLS 3D Printing and High-Performance Materials
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On-demand Webinar: AM Processes that Do Not Require Support Structures
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On-Demand Webinar: Bring Your Ideas to Life with Custom Manufacturing on Demand
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Xometry Acquires Shift, Europe’s Largest On-Demand Manufacturing Marketplace
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Product Update: Your Personalized Dashboard in the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine℠
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Product Update: New Metal 3D Printing Materials Inconel, Titanium, and Maraging Steel at Xometry
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