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For its strong performance and innovative technology, Fictiv is presented with Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the supply chain for custom mechanicals. Click here to read the report.
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Robotic humanoids are becoming increasingly common as critical hardware and software breakthroughs overcome long-standing barriers to creating viable and high-functioning systems. These robots are being increasingly adopted across manufacturing and related sectors to perform tasks traditionally handled by humans. These humanoid robots are designed to replicate, substitute for, and enhance human capabilities. They are bringing […]
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Investment casting, also known as lost wax casting or investment molding, is a precision casting process that produces complex metal components with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes. It involves creating a wax pattern, encasing it in a ceramic mold, melting out the wax, and pouring molten metal into the mold cavity. This article details […]
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