3D Printing Resources
Our learning resources cover a wide array of 3D Printing topics.
Key Resources
Insight - 3D Printing
We have a vast library of 3D Printing specific videos content for your perusal
Designing Parts for 3D Printing using MJF
Fine Detail - 3D Printing Fine Resolution Features
Selective Laser Sintering - Fully Functional Parts with SLS
DMLS - Direct Metal Laser Sintering
3D Printing for Industrial Parts
Stereolithography Material Selection
Post Processing Metal 3D Printing
Case Studies
3D Printed Rhino Skull Case Study
Insight Podcast - 3D Printing
Check out our library of 3D Printing related podcasts
Q&A Podcast: Direct Metal Laser Sintering Part I
Q&A Podcast: Direct Metal Laser Sintering Part II
Protolabs Q&A Podcast: 3D Printing
In this on-demand episode we answer your questions on 3D Printing with Tasos Pantelis, an Application Engineer at Protolabs.
Case Studies - 3D Printing
Learn more about how Protolabs has supported other companies with their 3D Printing Requirements
Guides - 3D Printing
Delve deeper into 3D Printing with our technical guides
3D Printing - Design Tips
Get quick advice on creating plastic and metal parts for 3D printing.
3D Printing - Webinars & Events
Watch online manufacturing webinars at any time.
3D Printing - Videos
Take a look behind the scenes, gain some insider tips, industry insights and more with our short videos.
3D Printing Processes and capabilities
Industrial 3D printing is great for functional - rapid prototypes, complex designs, reducing multipart assemblies, and end-use applications. Our rigorous quality control measures and commercial-grade equipment create highly precise parts every single time.
Stereolithography (SL) works by using an ultraviolet (UV) laser that draws on the surface of paper-thin layers of thermoset liquid resin, creating solid layers.
Which Technology for Your Plastic Part?
Here at Protolabs we offer a variety of cutting-edge technologies to produce precision-engineered parts from a range of plastics, designed to suit your needs.
Differences in Major Material Types
Creating parts using 3D printing is easier than ever before, and prototyping and making design changes is fast, affordable and intuitive.
Multi Jet Fusion: What is This Used For?
For fast, quality results, MultiJet Fusion (MJF) is unparalleled as a 3D printing process, and it's able to produce functional nylon prototypes and end-use production parts in a single day.
3D Printing is creating a whole new world of manufacturing, with the ability to create complex designs with quality and precision and deliver faster, more affordable results.
Ideal for medical devices and components, PolyJet 3D printing is able to create multi-material prototypes combining both rigid and elastomeric materials.
Polypropylene - PP Natural: What is it used for?
One of the most commonly used plastics worldwide can now be 3D printed in SLS. High durability whilst both tough and flexible. Useful for both functioning prototypes and end use products.
3D Printing - Protolabs Platform Help Guides
Protolabs’ digital quoting platform is an exciting customer experience. It’s a completely new digital manufacturing platform that brings much more in functionality and reduces significantly the time it takes to get your products to market.
3D Printing Blog Posts
In-depth features, and industry news.
Titanium vs. Aluminium: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing
Automotive Industry Embraces Additive Manufacturing
UltrasintTM TPU01: A new versatile and fast processing material for Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing
Inconel 718: A Superalloy with Enduring Relevance
Tensile Testing for 3D Printed Materials
How Vapour Smoothing Takes the Surface Quality of 3D Printed Parts to the Next Level
New Materials to Lift New Ideas off the Ground
Metal 3D Printing Requires New Thought Process
Improving Performance and Cosmetics in 3D Printed Parts with Secondary Operations
3D Printing Material Selector
Our pocket-sized Material Selector is a quick reference guide to help you identify the right thermoplastic-like and metal materials for your next 3D printing project. It lists specific measurements like resolution, tensile strength and hardness to ensure you have the most suitable material and additive manufacturing process for your part’s application.
