DDM - When Polishing The Pig Is Enough

Many industries are already using direct digital manufacturing (DDM) to produce end-use production parts, parts with complex geometries, and short-run production.

Dr. Ron L. Hollis, P.E., President & CEO, Quickparts.com

Aug 23, 2010

Many industries are already using direct digital manufacturing (DDM) to produce end-use production parts, parts with complex geometries, and short-run production.

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