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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?
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Using High-Performance PEEK, PEI Plastics for Machining, Moulding

Posted On 23 January 2023 By Steve Konick
Consider cost, part performance when choosing PEEK or PEI (Ultem) Plastics for CNC machining or injection moulding your parts.
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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?
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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.
Consultative Design Analysis

Consultative Design Analysis Prepares Parts for Production

Posted On 05 July 2022 By Nicole Hopper
Our new consultative design service addresses design feedback and gets your parts ready for manufacturability within our automated system.
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Injection moulding – What are the advantages?

Posted On 07 January 2022 By Matthew Hatch
Injection moulding has a number of advantages including minimising moulding costs and repeatability.
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Part Marking using Pad Printing and Laser Engraving

Posted On 03 August 2021 By Protolabs
A common finishing option for companies is to mark parts using pad printing or laser engraving.