The Digital Thread

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

Traditional mould materials for injection moulding have evolved over the years. This blog looks at Aluminium mould tools and how they are reshaping the manufacturing industry.

Regardless of which drawing method you use, it's almost impossible to perfect it first time around. This is where DFM and DFAM come in...

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

Whether you're new to 3D print or a seasoned engineer with years of experience under your belt, visit Protolabs to delve into our dictionary of 3D print.

Just-in-time manufacturing was created to cure supply chain woes, but something happened…

Part orientation is an important but often overlooked design requirement of 3D printing, especially for stereolithography (SLA). Let’s examine the factors that should be considered.

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.

Traditional manufacturing methods often impose limitations on achieving intricate patterns and complex designs. However, advanced 3D printing technologies have opened up new possibilities for design engineers.

Learn the key differences between two popular polymer 3D printing processes—stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS).