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Prototype Testing Guide: Validating Hardware Engineering Designs

Prototype testing is the definitive bridge between digital simulation and commercial manufacturing reality. While finite element analysis (FEA) can predict theoretical stress distribution, physical testing is necessary to uncover hidden failure modes, validate material properties, and ensure regulatory compliance. A rigorous testing framework ensures that design flaws are identified and corrected when the cost of […]

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Fictiv Launches 6 New CNC Materials

We’re happy to announce that the Fictiv platform now includes six new CNC machining materials: four metals and two plastics. In addition to Aluminum, 3 Stainless Steel alloys, ABS, Nylon, Delrin, and Polycarbonate, you can now order 3-day CNC machined parts in: Read on for an overview of each material. For further information on these new […]

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How to Prototype Rubber Designs with Elastomers and Polymers

Rubber prototyping with elastomeric and polymer products is a tricky task that requires balancing material durometer, tear strength, and production scalability. Unlike rigid plastics, elastomeric polymers introduce unique design for manufacturing (DFM) challenges, including material deformation under stress and mold release constraints. Selecting the best rapid prototyping method for rubber parts depends mostly on whether […]

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CNC Design Guide

Fictiv’s CNC Design Guide helps hardware designers and developers control costs and ensure quality CNC drilling, milling, and turning outcomes.

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Finishing Metal Parts Glossary

While the tool marks left on metal parts produced using CNC machining services are visually appealing to some, in many cases, some additional post-processing may be desired or even required. There are a variety of finishes that one can use to add functionality or aesthetic appeal to parts, and the glossary below will help you […]

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Dissecting the Apple-like Aesthetic for Consumer Product Design

The Apple aesthetic is easily recalled even by people who aren’t consumer electronics design enthusiasts. What do you think of when you are asked to describe an Apple product? Metal and glass? White? Minimalist? Someone once commented that a prototype I had built looks very “Apple.” It was a rectangular prism with rounded edges, constructed […]

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