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CNC Material
materials
September 25, 2026

Stiffness vs. Strength: Definitions & Comparisons for Better Performing Parts

Compare material stiffness and strength and understand how each affects part performance
By Protolabs
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Polyamide
materials
September 24, 2026

What Is a Polyamide? Common Types and Manufacturing Applications

Explore polyamide properties, grades, manufacturing processes, and applications
By Protolabs
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low volume production
Small Batch Production
September 24, 2026

How Small Batch Production Helps you Scale on Demand

The benefits of manufacturing in smaller runs and building part inventory as you need it.
By Protolabs
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CNC Programming
CNC machining
August 27, 2026

What Is G Code? CNC Programming and How It Works

Learn what G code is, how CNC programming works, and how good part design improves machining.
By Protolabs
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Injection Molding Tool
Injection Molding
August 25, 2026

Soft vs. Hard Tooling: Injection Molding Comparison Guide

Compare aluminum and steel injection molds to choose the right tooling for your production volume, budget, and timeline
By Protolabs
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CNC machining
CNC machining
August 20, 2026

CNC Hole Design: Through, Blind, Tapped, and More

Learn to design CNC machining holes for accuracy, manufacturability, and cost-effective production.
By Protolabs
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3D Printing and Customized Medical Implants
3D Printing
July 9, 2026

3D Printing and Customized Medical Implants

3D printing is making major inroads into customising medical implants for individuals. It allows implant manufacturers and sometimes even hospitals to create complex geometries and patient specific solutions that saves the surgeon time and improves a patient’s outcome.
By Protolabs
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3D-Printed Medical Part
3D Printing
May 29, 2026

3D Printing is Making Patient Anatomy Easier to Visualize

Discover how 3D printed anatomical models help healthcare teams visualize anatomy, improve training, and prepare for procedures.
By Protolabs
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PolyJet 3D-Printed Part
3D Printing
May 26, 2026

How 3D Printing Is Transforming Medical Tool and Equipment Production

How additive manufacturing helps create custom medical tools faster and more efficiently.
By Protolabs
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Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
Materials Science
May 11, 2026

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) for Injection Moulding

Thermoplastic elastomers come in a variety of formulations, and each is unique in its own way. That makes picking the right one an important task among many when you are designing your parts.
By Protolabs
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Commercial Drone
Drones
April 15, 2026

Lighter by Design: How Optimized Materials Reduce Commercial UAV Weight

For commercial UAVs, every gram matters. Less mass means longer endurance, higher payload capacity, crisper stability, and better overall performance.
By Protolabs
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3D Printing part
3D Printing
April 3, 2026

3D Printing Design Optimization: Strength vs. Aesthetics

How to design parts that perform under load while maintaining a refined, customer-ready finish.
By Protolabs
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