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The giant appliance OEM racked up $1.2 billion in sales directly related to product innovation in 2006, when 60 percent of its products featured fresh designs. One high-end dryer achieves a “frameless” look though use of an ABS second shot. The dryer is also designed to be integrated in seamless fashion with a companion washer. Full Story Plastics Begin to Bloom
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For more than 20 years, Phillips Plastics has harnessed industrial design to help boost product success for its customers. Among the payoffs: establishing a “signature” look, adding freshness to a product line, and even creating a roadmap for future designs though the brainstorming and concept presentations that occur. Read More At Phillips: No Design Barriers
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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