The Digital Thread
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Smart Manufacturing: How the Industrial Internet of Things is Enabling Factories of the Future
The internet of things offers the ability to collect, monitor, and respond to data in real time.
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Tech Tips
Living Hinge Basics for Injection Molding
Posted on July 24, 2017 by Tony Holtz
These design guidelines will help you create durable living hinges that add functionality to your injection-molded parts and reduce manufacturing costs.
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Industry Spotlight
Wearables Gain in Popularity Despite Some Bumps in the Road
Posted on July 18, 2017 by Angelo Gentile
Wearable technology grows as new markets and uses emerge, though challenges remain.
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Video
Take a Tour of the New Proto Labs Website
Posted on July 12, 2017 by Proto Labs
Take a video tour of the new Proto Labs website and see what manufacturing resources are at your disposal.
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Digital Manufacturing
The Growing Impact of IoT: How the Internet of Things is Automating the World
Posted on July 10, 2017 by Proto Labs
IoT promises widespread automation and data exchange, which will change the way we work and live.