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Secondary Services in a Race to Come First

Posted On 27 February 2023 By Protolabs
When working in the Space industry, post-processing options are often the difference between a good idea and a successful project. Whilst most of your focus will be on primary production methods, this blog outlines how secondary services can greatly impact your final project.
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Production Methods for the new frontier

Posted On 13 February 2023 By Protolabs
Driving innovation in any industry is difficult, but it’s particularly tricky in the space industry. Parts need to be reliable, withstand increasingly harsh conditions, function for extended periods without maintenance and remain lightweight yet tough enough to withstand the forces of launch and space travel. With these requirements in mind, it's important to select the right manufacturing method.
3D printed plastic prototypes: What’s Next?

3D printed plastic prototypes: What’s Next?

Posted On 26 January 2023 By Alex Edwards
3D printing is often a great entry route to prototyping plastic parts mainly because it is a quick, flexible, and cost-effective process. But what happens once you are ready to move forward with your product development plan?
Moving from 3D printing to Injection Moulpding Blog

3D Printed Plastic: Prototypes: What's Next?

Posted On 17 January 2023 By Protolabs
3D printing is often a great entry route to prototyping plastic parts mainly because it is a quick, flexible, and cost-effective process. But what happens next?
satellite being developed by engineers

Manufacturing’s role in the new space race

Posted On 16 January 2023 By Protolabs
With analysts predicting a market value of $1 trillion by 2040, the space industry is thriving. But what are the key trends that need to be on your radar?
direct metal laser sintered metal braket for automotive use

Aluminium Alloys: Go-to Materials for Automotive, Aerospace, and More

Posted On 09 January 2023 By Protolabs
Aluminium is a common and popular metal that’s found everywhere and used in a stunningly wide range of parts and products: automotive parts, aerospace components, boat and marine gear, consumer electronics including smart phones, industrial machinery parts, HVAC systems, the list goes on. In this blog we look at why aluminium is so commonly used, why there are so many aluminium alloys, and take a brief glimpse at the main alloys we use at Protolabs.
HP PA 11 Camera Lens

Protolabs Switches Additive Manufacturing for PA11 Black to MultiJet Fusion for Better Results

Posted On 11 October 2022 By Protolabs
Protolabs Switches Additive Manufacturing for PA11 Black to MultiJet Fusion for Better Results
This plastic moulded enclosure is actually an assembly of multiple parts

Selecting a Manufacturing Method for Electronic Enclosures

Posted On 03 October 2022 By Protolabs
Despite their widely varying applications, many electronic devices have at least one thing in common—the circuit boards and other components that make them work are all in an enclosure.
Moving 3D Printing into Mainstream Manufacturing

Moving 3D Printing into Mainstream Manufacturing

Posted On 14 September 2022 By Protolabs
In this blog we explore how additive manufacturing is moving beyond prototyping into mainstream manufacturing and how it is solving issues in many industries that other production processes cannot.
3D printing and customised medical implants

3D printing and customised medical implants

Posted On 04 September 2022 By Protolabs
3D printing is making major inroads into customising medical implants for individuals. It allows implant manufacturers and sometimes even hospitals to create complex geometries and patient specific solutions that saves the surgeon time and improves a patient’s outcome.