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Xometry leveraged its global supply network to get the parts produced quickly and affordably, empowering the Slow Glow team’s business to expand and boost their revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/case-studies/slow-glow-injection-molding/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/case-studies/slow-glow-injection-molding/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:58:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/d197942471a962f6ddd16277499867d1/51d9b6a0-d24c-4e7a-908e-603348985226_Picture3.png" length="153655" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case Study: Delta Development Team is Helping Deliver Critical Medical Supplies With the World’s Most Compact and Affordable Blood Refrigeration Unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out how Delta Development Team is using multiple Xometry services to fabricate refrigeration units that are improving the odds for injured soldiers and civilians on the field of battle and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/case-studies/delta-development-team/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/case-studies/delta-development-team/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 13:33:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/9defb645f5ac40f3e8f09b2cd16c0dd1/f014d5d4-9619-4218-8758-67a625ba112a_Untitled+design+(12).png" length="186159" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case Study: Mezli is Ready to Turn Tables in Restaurant Robotics, Thanks to Xometry’s Full Menu of Manufacturing Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mezli, a start-up based in California, is launching its first automated Mediterranean restaurant in San Francisco with help from parts made by Xometry’s global supplier network.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/case-studies/mezli/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/case-studies/mezli/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:21:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/8a19b3bc5d207aae07183215f176d72b/d3384f71-fdb7-47ce-9c71-8967e4c90bed_unnamed+(18).jpg" length="43100" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Download] 2024 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[We conducted our fourth joint annual survey in collaboration with the Women in Manufacturing Association, focusing on career advancement and women in the manufacturing sector.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/blog/2024-career-advancement-report/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/blog/2024-career-advancement-report/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:56:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/210bc125df69346e26b013db21838f81/241b76f4-3522-447d-a80e-e4468da8e386_20240220_WiM-Landing-Page.png" length="55861" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Digital Transformation and How Can Machine Shops Benefit From It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital transformation encourages manufacturers to use new technologies and methodologies to improve their processes and open new opportunities. 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We have an engineering podcast recommendation for you.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/blog/being-an-engineer-podcast/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/blog/being-an-engineer-podcast/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:05:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/c20dccd5a247f56ac0f270865bdc1ca8/87d70012-90da-4e5c-876e-225f09de0837_unnamed+(73).png" length="133399" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving Progress: Xometry's 2024 Automotive Manufacturing Industry Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Download this report to learn about 2024 automotive manufacturing trends]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/ebooks/2024-automotive-manufacturing-industry-survey/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/ebooks/2024-automotive-manufacturing-industry-survey/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:06:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/a62bb84091b4e13a71f789c87f64f0f8/7997240f-f2c8-46c1-8bac-045c05ee61ee_486x486.png" length="38555" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual Event: A BattleBots Deep Dive With HyperShock's Will Bales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behold! 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Xometry manufactured 9 prototypes in under 3 weeks, providing advice and rapid production for critical decision making.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/case-studies/case-study-task-force-uses-rapid-prototyping-for-emergency-medical-device/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/case-studies/case-study-task-force-uses-rapid-prototyping-for-emergency-medical-device/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:06:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/09c0ebdbfc18a2ebb2f6e696be9beb0f/da9105c4-1c3f-4568-8a90-c338d12b4a74_Ventilator-Valve-Splitter-Dresher-Case-Study-20201218-SLS-Prototype.png" length="148974" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Die Casting Design Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick tips to help you improve the design and cost of your die cast parts.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/industry-design-tips/die-casting-tips/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/industry-design-tips/die-casting-tips/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/c5cda021c0ff0319f3d695a1eda9d574/888b60bd-2fe2-4c72-9d4d-edd95cc2b61d_die-cast-parts-and-mold.png" length="249940" type="image/png"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case Study: Thermaco Uses Xometry Injection Molding to Scale Global Product Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the help of Xometry’s injection molding services, North Carolina-based company Thermaco brings higher value to a product line and drives their bottom line.]]></description><link>https://www.xometry.com/resources/case-studies/case-study-thermaco-uses-xometry-injection-molding/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">/resources/case-studies/case-study-thermaco-uses-xometry-injection-molding/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://www.xometry.com/static/d663db5a299e32a22aea50f0480ccead/1feabc29-ce89-4438-84f6-ab8db9f82e48_20190702-ThermacoCaseStudy-bloghero.jpg" length="26926" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case Study: Machine Shop Owner Finds a Livelihood Through Xometry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona-based machine shop Todd White Metal Works started with just one machine in a garage and a couple of jobs a month. 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