Blog tagged as material selection in product design

Learn how vacuum molded plastic helps designers validate geometry, materials, and manufacturability before moving from prototype to production.

Learn how the finite element method helps mechanical designers improve design decision making, material selection, and manufacturability from CAD to production.

Learn how industrial and product designers can use thermoplastic elastomer material to design flexible components that scale. A practical guide to material selection in product design, preparing CAD for manufacturing, and moving confidently from prototype to production.

Learn how aerospace CNC machining impacts design decisions, tolerances, ISO 2768 usage, material selection, inspection, and production readiness for precision manufacturing.

Learn how designers should use Teflon (PTFE) for precision parts. This guide explains PTFE machining challenges, design for manufacturing decisions, CAD preparation, and how to move smoothly from prototype to production.