The Digital Thread

This blog answers your questions about batch production. When is it suitable? What are the advantages? And more,

A lack of expertise and skilled personnel is holding the maritime industry back, according to a new survey by the IMarEST and Protolabs – but solving it could open up a wealth of opportunity.

Designing for Multi Jet Fusion differs from other 3D printing processes. In this blog we explore considerations and pitfalls when designing a part for MJF.

When you hear the term “over-engineering,” you probably think about all of those overly complicated products we’ve all encountered that seem too complex relative to their intended use. The confusing shower faucet controls. The washer or dryer with a dizzying array of counter-intuitive buttons and settings. Your new car’s baffling audio setup. Well, you get the idea.

Unique products are amazing until parts break and you can’t obtain replacements. Enter 3D printing.

What does the future hold for 3D printing within the medical industry?

Manufacturing is changing. In the past, manufacturing was all about mass production and economies of scale, but now shifting consumer demands are driving a transformation of the industry. In this blog, we break down some of the key trends piloting these changes.

Using the field of Information Science to learn more deeply explore additive manufacturing.

This blog looks at the sporting industry and how digital manufacturing is being increasingly used to its advantage.

In the dynamic gaming industry, staying ahead of the latest tech and software is crucial. In this blog we explore 5 Gaming trends and manufacturing's role within it. Companies like Protolabs provide pre-production services and expert engineering support, enabling game developers and designers to accelerate production and bring innovations to the market faster.

These hard, versatile materials are perfect for use in projects that require high resistance to wear, abrasion, and chemicals.

As with any industry, no matter how meticulous a processes is, it can still be subject to variations, and manufacturing is no different. Learn more.