The Digital Thread

3D printed parts can now be made in polypropylene, opening up a world of design and testing.

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.

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

Every year, more than 12 million people visit their physicians for impacted earwax removal. Now, this new ear-care medical device has been developed, with help from Protolabs’ Cool Idea Award, which can clean a patient’s ear in just 35 seconds, bringing a much-needed—and fast—solution.

Secondary services may be required to meet the process control, functional or cosmetic (typically branding or labelling) needs for a specific project. The necessity of these additional services are determined by that specific need.

Metal 3D printing has brought Inconel, the classic nickel-based heat resistant alloy, well and truly into the 21st century

Safety is the overriding concern in aerospace and space technology - countless test cycles, inspection procedures and certificates are behind every single part of the jigsaw. Although safety requirements are non-negotiable, they come at a cost – they slow down the speed of the product development cycle.

With new advances in 3D imaging and printing technologies, Yxlon were able to replicate a rare species of rhino... With a bit of help from Protolabs' 3D printing service.

Most parts can be built in normal resolution, but for parts with fine features around 0.1mm, high resolution may be required.

There's more than one way to validate and test your design. This post examines the benefits of various prototypes and when each is most appropriate.

Protolabs puts products where they’re needed. When they’re needed.

Protolabs send a 3D Printed replcia of Matti Suuronen's Futuro house into the stratosphere