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Choosing Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Rapid Manufacturing

Aug. 18, 2016
Sponsored by Proto Labs
To start, what is the difference between rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing, since they both appear to use the same technologies? What are the quickest methods used today for rapid manufacturing of electrical/electronics components? When considering which technology to use, what is a manufacturer’s biggest concern? What features can my rapid injection molding design incorporate? Is there a quantity of components that automatically shifts a client into using injection molding then? 

Download FAQ's on Choosing Between 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Rapid Manufacturing sponsored by Proto Labs to get the answers to these questions and more.

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