The Digital Thread

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

The aerospace industry reduces the weight of aircraft, while keeping manufacturing costs down.

The automotive industry is demanding the rapid production of parts to speed up product development.

3D printing and CNC machining - do they compete with or complement each other?

How best to prepare for the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

As product development speeds up, the design rules are changing. Nowhere is this more apparent when looking at the industrial 3D printing process of direct metal laser sintering.