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injection moulding analysis
Tech Tips
20/10/2020

What's Changing by Service Line: Injection moulding

In this particular article we’ll take a look at the new platform for when uploading parts for injection moulding – Protolabs’ world-leading service for rapid prototypes and end-use production parts.
By Matthew Hatch
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CNC machining quoting platform
Tech Tips
20/10/2020

What's Changing by Service Line: CNC Machining

In this particular article we’ll take a look at the new platform for when uploading parts for CNC machining – Protolabs’ world-leading service for rapid prototypes and end-use production parts.
By Matthew Hatch
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3D printing cad design
Tech Tips
20/10/2020

What's Changing by Service Line: 3D Printing

In this particular article we’ll take a look at the new platform for when uploading parts for 3D printing – Protolabs’ world-leading service for rapid prototypes and functional parts.
By Matthew Hatch
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3D Printing | Ultrasint™ TPU01: A new versatile and fast processing material for Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing
Material Science
01/06/2020

Ultrasint™ TPU01: A Versatile and Fast Processing Material for Multi Jet Fusion

We have expanded our Multi Jet Fusion Service. Ultrasint™ TPU01, a new material, with rubber-like elasticity that is tear and abrasion resistant as well as resistant to grease and oil. This material offers unlimited design possibilities and excellent part accuracy for prototypes and low-volume production parts.
By Ashlea Hoang
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CNC machining
CNC Machining
05/05/2020

New Big Block CNC Machined Parts in a day from Protolabs

We’ve launched a big block rapid CNC machining service for aluminium 6082 parts. With a reliable shipping time as fast as 1 day from the initial CAD upload, we can now mill from blocks of up to 559mm x 356mm x 95mm.
By Matt Hatch
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
28/01/2020

Delrin Material Properties Offer Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.
By Protolabs
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Polypropylene Part
Material Science
07/10/2019

Polypropylene 3D printing - A new world of prototyping and product design

3D printed parts can now be made in polypropylene, opening up a world of design and testing.
By Matt Hatch
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Automotive Report 2019
Thought Leadership
01/10/2019

The Innovation Race

Protolabs Auotomotive Report 2019 talking to some of the most influential people in the European automotive industry.
By Matt Hatch
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50th anniversary of moon landing
Cool Idea
17/07/2019

A 'Cool Idea' That's Beyond The Moon

Exactly 50 years ago this month, all eyes were set on the moon as Neil Armstrong took that momentous small step. But these days humans dream of walking and even living on Mars.
By Matt Hatch
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Protolabs Trophy Winner - Optim by Ferran Sánchez Monferrer
Industry Spotlight
04/07/2019

3DPI Awards - Winning Design

We wanted to mention how proud we were to once again partner with the 3D Printing Industry to hold the trophy design competition for 2019.
By Kimmy Forshaw
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Medical Device Development
3D Printing
03/05/2019

How Metal 3D Printing can be a Game Changer for Medical Device Development

Our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners in the medical industry are constantly pushing the limits with metal 3D printing, challenging us and other outsourcing suppliers to advance and innovate within this process.
By Annie Cashman
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Cranial Implant
Industry Spotlight
10/04/2019

Grand Designs

Design is in our blood and one of the reasons why we are delighted to be a Medical Applications finalist in the 3D Printing Industry Awards
By Matt Hatch
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