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Plastic Injection mould part
injection moulding
07/01/2022

Injection moulding – What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of Injection moulding and how to help minimise moulding costs
By Matthew Hatch
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DMLS-aero-auto-part
Material Science
01/12/2021

Titanium vs Aluminium: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing

Light weight and strength help aluminium and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.
By Steve Konick
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Tensile Testing for 3D Printing Materials
MFG 360
01/12/2021

Tensile testing for 3D Printing Materials

Tensile strength testing for 3D printing materials determines how a material will behave under load.
By Rachel Hunt
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Putzbrunn Facility - Germany
3D Printing
22/11/2021

A new era for 3D printing in Europe

We are proud to officially open our new 3D printing centre of excellence in Putzbrunn near Munich. The centre is a world class facility that contains future-oriented technologies, highly skilled employees and a host of sustainable benefits.
By Matt Hatch
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Manufacturing process verification and validation
MFG 360
01/11/2021

The Verification & Validation Valley: Why Both are Critical in New Product Development

Speed to react to a shifting economy is creating a new set of standards for product and process development. All this leads us to a new set of challenges causing a re-evaluation of strategies for design and process verification and validation.
By Chris Stevens
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Porsche's 3D-printed electric drive unit housing
Industry Insight
18/10/2021

Automotive Industry Embraces Additive Manufacturing

The automotive industry is doubling down on its push to adapt additive manufacturing technologies
By Protolabs
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Haas CNC Machines
CNC machining
10/08/2021

Save Costs With CNC Flexible Lead Time Option

Our new CNC Flexible Lead Time option puts you in control of when you want your CNC parts shipped and how much you pay.
By Protolabs
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pad printing ,part marking

Part Marking using Pad Printing and Laser Engraving

A common finishing option for companies is to mark parts using pad printing or laser engraving.
By Protolabs
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Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding

Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding

Get threaded inserts on injection-moulded parts for added durability and to connect multiple components together.
By Protolabs
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Vapour Smoothed Part
3D Printing
07/07/2021

How vapour smoothing takes the surface quality of 3D printed parts to the next level

How vapour smoothing takes the surface quality of 3D printed parts to the next level
By Matt Hatch
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DNV Certification
Industry Spotlight
20/05/2021

Protolabs 3D printing Provides Confidence to Oil and Gas and Energy Industries

Expanding our support for the energy sector with first to market DNV ‘Qualification of Manufacturer’ certification
By Protolabs
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CNC machining
CNC Machining
19/05/2021

Understanding CNC manufacturing costs

Understanding CNC manufacturing costs
By David Ewing
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