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Small part created by Protolabs plays large part in speeding up cancer diagnoses
3D printed parts helped Endoscope-I save both time and money throughout their product development phase.
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Resin 3D Printing: Use Cases and Key Benefits
Resin-based 3D printing is often the preferred method for parts with intricate designs, as well as small or miniature parts or those with fine features. In this design tip, we explore the key benefits this process has.
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How Much Does 3D Printing Cost? Key Factors to Consider
Build time, finishing time, supports, and part volume are all a variety of factors that can affect the pricing of a part. By factoring these considerations into your design, you can minimise the cost of your parts and improve overall part quality.
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UK manufacturing industry’s “amazing adaptability” revealed in five-year study
Research from Protolabs and IMechE shows huge rise in business confidence, despite period of unprecedented challenges.
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Protolabs helps energy saving device increase sustainability
PRISM™ harnesses the principles of behavioural science along with cutting-edge technology to not only give customers the power to save a minimum of 20% on energy bills; but also help adjust the user’s mindset and drive long-term behavioural change around energy consumption.
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Comparing the Cost between Injection Moulding and 3D Printing
Learn about the cost drivers for both services as parts and products move from prototyping to production.
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Protolabs and Hutchinson collaborate on the first Italian electric supercar
Designing components for a super car means thinking big, delivering exceptional performance, and executing a flawless design. Learn how Hutchinson worked with Protolabs to injection mould a battery pack cooling system in just 5 weeks for an Italian electric supercar.
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Material Hardness Testing of CNC Machined Parts
Ensuring the right level of hardness for your CNC machined part.
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Protolabs helps Arrow Lake develop ozone system that cuts costs by 20%
Clean by ozone. It’s a term many may not be familiar with but for Arrow Lake they are on a mission to develop the world’s most efficient ozone technology and energy-efficient solutions with help from Protolabs.
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When in Doubt, Go With the Flow - Proper Resin Flow
Designing excellent injection-moulded parts is dependent on many factors. Proper flow of the resin into the mould is one of them.
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Protolabs tackles manufacturing skills gap with launch of inspirON academy
Digital manufacturer, Protolabs, has launched its inspirON academy. A series of free CPD-accredited online training courses, inspirON academy aims to tackle a widening skills gap by helping engineers at any stage in their career to increase their understanding of designing for injection moulding, 3D printing and CNC machining.
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Manufacturing Considerations for Plastic Prototyping
Discover if CNC machining, 3D printing or injection moulding is best for your plastic prototype.
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Combining Rigid and Flexible Materials with PolyJet Overmoulding
Create unique, complex geometries with overmoulds by leveraging PolyJet 3D printing
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Protolabs x IMarEST Survey 2023: Turning Down the Heat
Decarbonisation is the main challenge facing the maritime industry, according to a new survey by the IMarEST and Protolabs - but new technologies offer reasons to be optimistic.
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How DMLS Can Be Used to Produce Reliable Metal Parts
Learn how metal additive creates complex, durable, lightweight metal parts
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Manufacturers must nurture creativity and avoid burn-out, study finds
A new study commissioned by digital manufacturer Protolabs highlights the challenges senior manufacturing professionals face under increasing pressure to innovate. The study, ‘The Balancing Act: Unlocking Innovation in Manufacturing’, was carried out in partnership with B2B thought leadership agency FT Longitude and reveals that the most innovative executives excel in recognising the areas of business that require urgent attention, such as retaining talent, enabling creativity and avoiding burn-out.
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