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Fictiv Welcomes MISUMI Representative Director and President Ryusei Ono to the U.S. Headquarters to Advance Innovation Across Climate Tech, Robotics, MedTech, EV and Aerospace

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — November 4, 2025 — Fictiv, a global manufacturing and supply chain technology company, proudly welcomes President Ryusei Ono of MISUMI Group Inc. to its U.S. headquarters in Oakland, CA. President Ono is the Representative Director and President of MISUMI Group Inc., which supplies and distributes over 30 million products globally and 80 sextillion […]

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US Machine Shops: How Tariffs and Recent Supply and Demand Trends Shape the Market

For U.S. machine shops, the last few years have been anything but steady, marked by an unpredictable mix of tailwinds and headwinds. Reshoring and record factory construction have boosted demand, while tariffs and cost inflation continue to tighten margins and blur forecasts. Here’s a clear-cut view of what’s gaining traction, what’s slowing, and how to […]

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Prototyping In-House vs Outsourcing: The ROI for Mechanical Engineering Teams

As product development cycles accelerate, engineering leaders face a recurring strategic question: How fast can we prototype—and where does it make financial sense to build? With premium compensation levels for mechanical engineers (especially with seniority and years of experience), the opportunity cost of hands-on prototyping has never been higher. When factoring in loaded labor rates, […]

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Metal Assemblies: Fabrication Methods, Joining Techniques, and Design Guidelines

Metal assemblies refer to both the process and the finished result of connecting multiple metal parts to form a durable, functional product or subassembly. This can be achieved through methods such as welding, riveting, brazing, or fastening with screws and bolts. The approach used depends on the required strength, precision, and application of the final […]

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Product Development Expo (PDX) 2025: Training Session Recap 

Top DFM Tips, Finishing Choices, and BOM Consolidation Strategies  In October 2025, Fictiv’s manufacturing experts hosted an in-depth training session in Mesa, AZ, covering advanced topics in surface finishing, Bill of Materials (BOM) consolidation, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)—including guidelines to follow and when to push their limits. Led by Robbie Long, Tessa Axsom, and […]

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Warping in Injection Molding: Causes, Prevention, and Troubleshooting Guide

Warping is a common defect in injection molding that creates distortion of a plastic part after ejection. Warpage is caused by uneven shrinkage, as a result of residual stresses or cooling imbalances, and often appears as twisting, bending, or dimensional inaccuracy.  Root causes include nonuniform wall thickness, improper mold design, material shrinkage rates, and inadequate […]