The Digital Thread

A look back at the last 40 years of 3D printing and how digital manufacturing has evolved.

For the manufacture of goods, efficiency is paramount. A process that reaps lean operations and inventory management is just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Learn more.

Torn between 3D printing, CNC machining and Injection Moulding as a manufacturing process for your product? Learn how to pick the right process at Protolabs

If we want our product to be useful, fit for purpose, and marketable, we need to consider many factors, starting with its design. Whether you've identified a product need or a market gap, you'll want to ensure your end product is appropriate.

Discover why engineers are selecting 5-axis indexed milling for their parts. This blog looks at the advantages of 5-axis indexed milling.

Lean Manufacturing (or Lean Production) has been around for years (since 1450 to be precise), but what is lean manufacturing and why is it important? Learn more

Advances in the technology used in custom manufacturing has opened up a world of possibility for product designers and developers. Find out more at Protolabs

Designers can benefit from integrating 3D printing and injection moulding for an end-to-end product life cycle from prototyping to production.

BioDapt’s prosthetics allow adaptive athletes to continue doing what they love

Will your next designer be a computer? Explore how AI is making inroads in CAD modeling.

In this blog, we explore ways digital manufacturing is helping the agriculture industry tackle new issues and age-old concerns that impact efficiency, sustainability, and the future of our food supply.

When working in the Space industry, post-processing options are often the difference between a good idea and a successful project. Whilst most of your focus will be on primary production methods, this blog outlines how secondary services can greatly impact your final project.