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Slide Deck: 3D Printing or Machining? Know Which to Choose and When

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A Look Inside:

Basics of CNC machining and 3D printing
How to approach machining and 3D print design
Comparing costs for both methods
Helpful resources and case studies

About Xometry

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Greg Paulsen - Xometry Contributor

Greg Paulsen

They call me the Director of Application Engineering at Xometry. This means I not only get to produce great design-for-manufacturing content, but also consult on a variety of custom manufacturing projects using CNC machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, urethane casting, and injection molding. If you have a question, I'm your guy.