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The first fully soft autonomous robot

Manufacturing Robotics Report: Materials

Posted On 27 March 2023 By Protolabs
The latest instalment of a five part series, this article takes a deep dive into materials covering the difference between traditional and soft robotics, a new generation of robotics materials, sustainability of robotics materials, applications for soft robotics, and more.
engineer with robot

Manufacturing Robotics Report: Introduction

Posted On 20 March 2023 By Protolabs
First in the five part series, this article provides an introduction to the current state of robotics technology and provides you with an overview of what to expect from the remaining articles.
Protolabs Robotics Blog

The Rise of the Machines: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Trends

Posted On 23 January 2023 By Protolabs
In recent years there has been an increase in the utilisation of robots and AI, the pandemic has only propelled this. This blog touches on some of the current robotics and AI trends.
manufacturing shop floor

Crisis, what crisis? Four years that shaped Manufacturing Change

Posted On 14 November 2022 By Protolabs
In this blog we look back on the last four years of manufacturing - the challenges that were overcome, and how this has prepared the sector to meet new challenges head on in the future. Results are reflective of the yearly manufacturing survey sent out to the community in partnership with IMechE.
Protolabs Blog

Start-up Business Trends - Are you a Zebra?

Posted On 01 November 2022 By Protolabs
What’s hot at the moment if you are a start-up business? What's important is what your solution is.
HP PA 11 Camera Lens

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
Moving 3D Printing into Mainstream Manufacturing

Moving 3D Printing into Mainstream Manufacturing

Posted On 14 September 2022 By Protolabs
In this blog we explore how additive manufacturing is moving beyond prototyping into mainstream manufacturing and how it is solving issues in many industries that other production processes cannot.
Protolabs Trophy Winner - Optim by Ferran Sánchez Monferrer

3DPI Awards - Winning Design

Posted On 04 July 2019 By Kimmy Forshaw
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.
Driving Changes in Automotive Engineering

Driving Changes in Automotive Engineering

Posted On 06 February 2019 By Stephen Dyson
Automotive manufacturers are facing far greater challenges than ever before, with a global skills shortage in engineering combined with increased demand for customised cars. Thankfully, new technologies can plug the gap and reduce time to market...
Industry 4.0: Automated Connectivity

Industry 4.0: Automated Connectivity

Posted On 22 August 2018 By Stephen Dyson
Industry 4.0 is considered the future. How can manufacturers unlock the opportunities it offers?