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Fictiv Unveils Tariff Management and Landed Cost Services to Reduce Import Disruptions and Delays 

New DDP and Configuration Options Provide Cost Transparency and Control for Customers Worldwide San Francisco, CA — August 7, 2025 — Fictiv, the trusted global manufacturing and supply chain company, today announced new total landed cost pricing on its platform via Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Importer of Record (IoR) configuration options.  With so many […]

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Torlon® (PAI): A High-Performance Plastic With Advanced Material Properties

Torlon®, the brand name for polyamide-imide (PAI), is an ultra-high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.  It has the highest strength and thermal resistance of any melt-processable plastic, with continuous use temperatures up to 260°C. Torlon is often used in extreme conditions, such as aerospace, oil & gas, and […]

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POM(Acetal/Delrin®) Plastic: Properties, Advantages, and Material Comparisons

Imagine designing a complex assembly with rotating parts that come into contact with each other. You have dialed in your dimensions and tolerances, ordered fasteners, and assembled your prototype parts. But as you rotate the components, they bind against each other, or even make grinding or squeaking noises. In this case, you may need a […]

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Boring vs. Drilling vs. Reaming: A Guide to Precision Hole Machining

High-quality hole machining is critical for manufacturing parts with tight tolerances. Holes need to align with precision and accuracy, especially for functional assemblies and engineering fits. Drilling, boring, and reaming are distinct machining processes used to create or refine holes, each offering different levels of precision and surface finish. However, these terms are often mistakenly […]

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FictivMade: Detailed DFM Analysis

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a critical component of product development that can make or break your product design. It can be integrated early and often in the process as design revisions are made, ensuring the designer and manufacturer are aligned. However, it can often be more complex and time-consuming than expected. At this stage […]

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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): Principles, Best Practices, and Real-World Examples

There have been countless times when I’ve been putting something together and wondered, “Why was this designed this way?” If you’ve ever assembled your own prototypes or even furniture, you probably know what I mean. The best way to design for assembly is often to put prototypes together yourself throughout the process, but it helps […]

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