The Digital Thread

Designers can benefit from integrating 3D printing and injection moulding for an end-to-end product life cycle from prototyping to production.

Learn about the various types of 3D printing technologies available for rapid prototyping and production parts and how to choose the best one for you.

When it comes to rapid prototyping, speed is key. Finding a supplier that can turn around your parts quickly and accurately is vital. Did you know there are things you can do when designing your part to ensure the quickest build possible?

Doing the right things in the prototyping phase is a bit more complex than it looks at first glance. Hardware requires special rules to get the results you need.

Rapid Prototyping for every stage of product development

Once prototypes have been validated in terms of fit, form, function and aesthetics, development can move to low-volume production.

There's more than one way to validate and test your design. This post examines the benefits of various prototypes and when each is most appropriate.

What should you include in the early stages of the project development process?

Protolabs puts products where they’re needed. When they’re needed.

3D printing is now combined with CNC machining in a multi-tasking tool system now offered by Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies.