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The Economics of Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing

Learn how to compare the cost of 3D printing vs injection molding from Fictiv. This article includes a cost analysis and case study.

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Need PPAP? Understanding the Production Part Approval Process with Fictiv

Introduction In the world of manufacturing, ensuring the consistent quality and reliability of parts is paramount. This is especially true when it comes to complex products that require precise engineering and strict compliance with industry standards. One critical process that helps achieve this is the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Fictiv, a leader in global […]

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The global manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem has been among the hardest hit by COVID-19. And for the first time in modern manufacturing history, the critical variables of demand, supply and workforce are all impacted globally at the same time. In this power panel, IDC’s Head of Manufacturing Insights, Jan Burian + Fictiv’s COO, Jean […]

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Women’s History Month Q&A: Susan Brennan, CEO of 5E Advanced Materials

Women’s History Month at Fictiv means speaking with inspiring women like Susan Brennan, CEO of 5E Advanced Materials and formerly with Ford and Nissan. Susan recently sat down with Fictiv’s CRO Joanne Moretti for a Q&A about her storied career, how to turn challenges into purpose, and how to stay hopeful regardless of life circumstances. […]

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The Economic Impact of a Digital Manufacturing Partner for Production Workloads

The hardware industry is growing at an exhilarating pace. More companies are developing innovative products, we have better tools for prototyping and manufacturing, and access to these tools—and the knowledge around how to use them—is becoming more universally available. But we still have a ways to go before hardware development can be truly accessible to […]

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The 4 Phases of IoT Product Development Made Easy

This article is based on Breadware’s IoT Product Development in 4 Smart Steps, which outlines the four phases of IoT Product Development. The Internet of Things (IoT) market has exploded in recent years, and now IoT-connected devices outnumber non-connected devices. Thus far in 2023, 3.22 billion new IoT devices have come online, so now the […]

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3 Career Paths for Design Engineers in 2023

In many manufacturing facilities, design engineers have a diva reputation — they’re known for imparting impossible-to-manufacture requirements, strict quality control requirements, and an unwillingness to compromise. While those stereotypes are earned, the truth is that most design engineers are passionate about the products they design and want to ensure the highest quality for their customers […]

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3 Career Paths for Industrial Designers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of industrial design is expected to grow substantially over the next eight years. And, with an average salary of $77,030 a year reported in 2021 (but closer to $104,000 in San Francisco), the field promises great job security and financial stability. Plus, design thinking, a […]

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How to Write an Engineering Requirements Document

The Product Requirements Document (PRD aka Product Requirement Document) is a familiar term to most engineers. Typically, we get the PRD from a product manager; it tells us what to build but not how to build it. But let’s face it, it’s probably better that way. Engineers hate being told how to implement an idea — that’s the fun […]

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2022 State of Manufacturing Report

Introduction The world is forever changed. The past two years have been exceptional in many ways, but workplaces and businesses have adapted and moved forward. The rise of remote work isn’t receding, and the need to invest in more resilient supply chains is greater than ever. And even as constraints have loosened, leaders know that […]