The Digital Thread

Explore how digital manufacturing techniques aid in process traceability for injection moulding.

This blogs deep dives into ABS injection moulding. Easy to work with, with a quality surface finish and relatively low purchase cost are just some of the reasons ABS is so popular for mass production. Continue reading to find out more.

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

Choosing to use ABS, polycarbonate (PC), or combining them is a popular way to get strong machined, printed, or moulded parts. There are a lot of similarities, but also some significant differences that might help you find just the right one for your parts.

Choosing the best translucent material for your moulded parts isn’t always crystal clear. There are quite a few things to think about before making your final choice of materials and design.

Could recycled injection moulding materials work for your part? This blog compares recycled materials to their traditional counterparts.

ABS and polypropylene (PP) are strong contenders for many projects, but what are the differences?

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.

This blog explores some of the most common injection moulding defects, how to identify them, how problematic they are and how to prevent them.

Understand what benefits short run injection moulding can provide to product teams, such as reducing time to market and development costs.

Why is tolerancing critical in the moulding process? It ensures your parts are made accurately and function properly.

No matter your level of experience, as engineers, we often come across a term that we don't quite understand. Visit Protolabs to explore our A to Z of IM.