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How to select the right production partner to get your parts into space

Posted On 13 March 2023 By Protolabs
Selecting the right manufacturing partner is vital to ensure your project's success, but how can you be sure that you are making the right decision? We've listed three things you must consider when selecting your production partner.
sla part being finished

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.
aerospace part being taken out of delivery box

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.
engineer in product design stage

Cutting edge materials for space

Posted On 30 January 2023 By Protolabs
Material science constantly pushes the boundaries of what is possible in product development, but what materials are making an impact in the space industry? We've compiled a list of cutting edge materials used for space applications to help you make the right decision for your project.
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Manufacturing’s role in the new space race

Posted On 16 January 2023 By Protolabs
With analysts predicting a market value of $1 trillion by 2040, the space industry is thriving. But what are the key trends that need to be on your radar?
engineer working on satellite design file

The Next Frontier: Space and Digital Manufacturing

Posted On 11 January 2023 By Protolabs
As the Space sector continues to innovate and develop, adoption of digital manufacturing technologies to support speed, repeatability, and consistency are key to the future success of the industry. In this panel discussion, three of our in-house experts answer your questions on key materials, options for meeting critical quality standards, the future technologies of the industry, and more.
Challenges on the Horizon

Challenges on the Horizon

Posted On 11 May 2022 By Protolabs
The Aerospace industry in no stranger to innovation, but with challenges of the pandemic and ongoing needs to address carbon emissions it has been left with some difficult challenges. Reflecting on a Protolabs research project two years ago, how is the industry shaping up now?
Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Posted On 16 January 2019 By Stephen Dyson
Safety is the overriding concern in aerospace and space technology - countless test cycles, inspection procedures and certificates are behind every single part of the jigsaw. Although safety requirements are non-negotiable, they come at a cost – they slow down the speed of the product development cycle.
New materials to lift new ideas off the ground

New materials to lift new ideas off the ground

Posted On 08 August 2018 By Stephen Dyson
The aerospace industry reduces the weight of aircraft, while keeping manufacturing costs down.