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3D print cad design
3D Printing
03/10/2024

5 Ways 3D Printing Enriches Product Design

3D printing offers a wealth of opportunities to iterate rapid prototypes for testing and more.
By Protolabs
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3D-printed parts
MFG 360
19/09/2024

Metal 3D Printing Service Cost Explained

Explore the variables involved in calculating the cost of 3D-printed parts when using metal additive manufacturing technologies.
By Protolabs
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Customer service working on a computer

Using 3D Printing to Create Replacement Parts

Unique products are amazing until parts break and you can’t obtain replacements. Enter 3D printing.
By Eric Utley
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Microfine material
3D Printing
15/08/2024

Recent 3D Printing Trends in the Medical Industry

What does the future hold for 3D printing within the medical industry?
By Protolabs
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3D printing machines
Industry Insights
08/08/2024

The Benefits of 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping

The Benefits of 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping. What you can do to establish a strong foundation for success without compromising the end product.
By Protolabs
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Boltzmann Brain

How Digital Manufacturing Turns Information into Reality

Using the field of Information Science to learn more deeply explore additive manufacturing.
By Eric Utley
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injection molding living hinge diagram
Tech Tips
25/07/2024

MJF vs. SLS: A Comparison of Polyamide 3D Printing Technologies

A look at the key differences between Multi Jet Fusion and selective laser sintering and how to determine the optimal process for your application.
By Protolabs
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3D Printing machines
3D Printing
04/07/2024

How has Digital Manufacturing Evolved?

A look back at the last 40 years of 3D printing and how digital manufacturing has evolved.
By Protolabs
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injection moulding machines

How to select the best manufacturing process for your Part

Torn between 3D printing, CNC machining and Injection Moulding as a manufacturing process for your product? Learn how to pick the right process at Protolabs
By Protolabs
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Tennis racket with blue background
3D Printing
29/05/2024

A 3D-Printed Tennis Racket Merges Art with Athletics

Partnership between Protolabs and All Design Lab brings metal 3D-printed tennis racket to life
By Protolabs
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Black and green injection moulded parts
Materials Science
09/05/2024

ABS vs. Polypropylene (PP): Deciding Between Two Popular Plastics

ABS and polypropylene (PP) are strong contenders for many projects, but what are the differences?
By Protolabs
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A pile of white Nylon Resin pellets
Materials Science
02/05/2024

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Glass-Filled Nylon

Making nylon parts stronger isn’t difficult. All it takes is the addition of glass to your base material. Explore the pros and cons of glass-filled nylon.
By Protolabs
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