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Sheet Metal Parts

Avoiding Sheet Metal Hardware Headaches

Posted On December 14, 2022 By Protolabs
Design strong sheet metal parts that incorporate hardware while maintaining structural integrity
Wrapped Gifts

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!
Manufacturing process

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.
The Space Enterprise Berkeley team

Space Enterprise Berkeley Rocket to Reach Record Heights with 3D-printed Parts from Protolabs

Posted On November 17, 2022 By Protolabs
Partnering with SEB to launch rocket with 3D-printed components
Overhang illustrations

Avoiding Scary Bad Designs: 12 Things Not to Do

Posted On October 26, 2022 By Protolabs
Examine these 12 common mistakes to help avoid disastrous issues with your parts
translucent orange abs part

Common Autoclave Compatible Materials

Posted On October 24, 2022 By Protolabs
Keep patients safe! Find out what materials can withstand an autoclave’s blistering heat and steam.
3D printed silicone parts

3D Printing with Silicone: A Worthy Complement to LSR Molding

Posted On October 20, 2022 By Protolabs
Ever wished you could print in silicone? Well, you can. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of silicone printed parts.
tolerance example unlidded

Working with Sheet Metal Tolerances

Posted On October 12, 2022 By Protolabs
Precision in sheet metal parts is possible, but it takes knowing some important design guidelines to get the parts you want. Fundamental to that is understanding tolerance.
3D Printed Parts

3D Printing Part Orientation: How it Affects Strength, Accuracy, and Surface Finish

Posted On October 4, 2022 By Protolabs
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.
Bots ‘n’ Stuff Team

Bloodsport x Protolabs: Ready for BattleBots Action

Posted On September 28, 2022 By Protolabs
We’re pumped to be partnering with legendary bot Bloodsport, lending manufacturing assistance to get this bot ready for battle in the upcoming season of Battlebots!