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3D Printing Part Orientation: How it Affects Strength, Accuracy, and Surface Finish
Part orientation is an important but often overlooked design requirement of 3D printing, especially for stereolithography (SLA). Let’s examine the factors that should be considered.
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Understanding Injection Molding Tolerances
Posted On February 7, 2023 By Protolabs
Why is tolerancing critical in the molding process? It ensures your parts are made accurately and function properly.
Keeping Cool: Choosing the Right Material for Heat Exchangers
Posted On February 3, 2023 By Protolabs
When it comes to keeping your products cool, finding the right material to draw off heat is critical.
City Buses Chart New Course to Join EV Revolution
Posted On January 31, 2023 By Protolabs
The electric vehicle boom is in full swing and has recently expanded to mass transit, such as buses.
Flash Dance: Tips to Avoid this Common Issue with Molded Parts
Posted On January 23, 2023 By Protolabs
Flash in never desirable in injection-molded parts. Find out how to design to avoid it.
Innovation Fuels Renewable Energy’s Growth Surge
Posted On January 20, 2023 By Protolabs
The global renewable energy market is growing. EVs, geothermal energy, and solar power lead the way.
Quick-Turn Machining Rescues Paralympian’s World Cup Season
Posted On January 13, 2023 By Protolabs
Protolabs kept two Paralympians in competition with rapid turnaround of critical prosthetic parts
Bloodsport Gears up for BattleBots Season 7 with Manufacturing Help from Protolabs
Posted On January 4, 2023 By Protolabs
We partnered with Bloodsport, machining key bot parts ahead of the new season
Avoiding Sheet Metal Hardware Headaches
Posted On December 14, 2022 By Protolabs
Design strong sheet metal parts that incorporate hardware while maintaining structural integrity
Forget the Partridge in a Pear Tree: 12 Holiday Gifts for Engineers
Posted On December 5, 2022 By Protolabs
Check out these great gifts to give to your favorite engineer for the holidays!
Leveraging EDM to Rapidly Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing
Posted On November 28, 2022 By Protolabs
New EDM technology rapidly removes printed parts from build plates, reducing cost and lead time.