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A pile of white Nylon Resin pellets
Materials Science
25/11/2025

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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Injection Moulding
injection moulding
03/10/2025

Common Applications of Injection Moulding

See where injection moulding shines across industries, with examples, design tips, and scaling strategies.
By Protolabs
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Orange part

Traceability in Manufacturing and Why it Matters

Explore how digital manufacturing techniques aid in process traceability for injection moulding.
By Protolabs
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ABS material
Material Science
07/11/2024

In and Out - ABS 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.
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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Clear ABS resin pellets
Materials Science
13/06/2024

ABS vs. PC: Comparing Two Common Thermoplastics

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.
By Protolabs
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HDPE resin pellets closeup
Materials Science
06/06/2024

Translucent and Clear Plastic Injection-Moulded 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.
By Protolabs
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Injection Moulding Recycled Materials
Material Science
21/05/2024

The Rise of Recycled Materials:

Could recycled injection moulding materials work for your part? This blog compares recycled materials to their traditional counterparts.
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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Flash on a moulded part
Injection Moulding
18/04/2024

Injection Moulding Defects and How to Prevent Them

This blog explores some of the most common injection moulding defects, how to identify them, how problematic they are and how to prevent them.
By Protolabs
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A person inspecting a high-precision aluminium mould in a workshop
Tech Tips
11/04/2024

What is Short Run Injection Moulding? Benefits and Use Cases

Understand what benefits short run injection moulding can provide to product teams, such as reducing time to market and development costs.
By Lucas Tofteland
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Green plastic part
Tech Tips
25/01/2024

Understanding Injection Moulding Tolerances

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