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Industry Spotlight
06/12/2018

The UK’s Government’s Industrial Strategy opens with a bold claim...

Its aim, it says, is to boost productivity by backing businesses to create good jobs and increase the earning power of people throughout the UK.
By Bjoern Klass
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Rapid manufacturing at Protolabs
Thought Leadership
10/10/2018

5 ways to increase speed to market

In a 21st century market place, every company should be striving to get its products to market faster to maintain its competitive edge. After all, it doesn’t matter how good its innovative, ground breaking products are, competitors are out there snapping at the heels. Sure, Rome wasn’t built in a day. But in the 21st century, it could probably be done a lot quicker.
By Laura Reeves
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CNC mill
Tech Tips
26/09/2018

6 Considerations for CNC Part Design

We take a look at the different CNC design considerations when designing parts for milling and turning processes which can accelerate production and reduce your costs.
By Saleem Shariff
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Eye on Innovation
11/04/2018

Apps to Help Keep Your Fitness, Food, and Finance Goals

Whether you’re trying to exercise more, eat healthier, pay off debt, or meet another personal goal, new habits are easy to break and hard to maintain over time. But don’t give up just yet. No matter your goal, there’s an app for that.
By Protolabs
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3D-printed part with nickel plating
Tech Tips
04/04/2018

Improving Performance and Cosmetics in 3D-Printed Parts with Secondary Operations

Industrial 3D printing creates functional plastic parts quickly, but often times the parts can benefit from secondary operations that improve on cosmetic appearance and functionality.
By Protolabs
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