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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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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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Drones
3D Printing
March 6, 2026

Manufacturing Lightweight Drone Parts with Advanced MJF

With advanced Multi Jet Fusion technology, engineers can build lighter parts for drones.
By Protolabs
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Metal powder 3D printing
3D Printing
December 16, 2025

DMLS vs. SLM 3D Printing

Understand the subtle differences in SLM and DMLS 3D printing technologies to choose the right technology for your project.
By Protolabs
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Variety of parts finished with Cerakote
3D Printing
March 7, 2025

Cerakote Finishing for 3D-Printed Parts

Cerakote is an exceptionally versatile ceramic-based coating available as a finishing option for many of your 3D-printed parts.
By Protolabs
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DMLS 3D-Printed Parts
3D Printing
January 7, 2025

Metal 3D Printing vs. Traditional Casting: Comparing Benefits and Use Cases

The differences between casting and DMLS are quite stark, so depending on your application it might be an easy choice regarding which works best for you. Three overarching factors will drive your decision: part design, quantities, and lead times.
By Chloe Vollaro
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Designing a 3DP CAD Model
3D CAD
November 7, 2024

Turning CAD Models into 3D-Printed Parts

Evaluating build direction, support structures, radii placement and wall thickness to optimize printed part.
By Eric Utley
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Tennis racket with blue background
3D Printing
December 14, 2023

A 3D-Printed Tennis Racket Merges Art with Athletics

Partnership between Protolabs and All Design Lab brings metal 3D-printed tennis racket to life
By Protolabs
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Stacked translucent acrylic blocks with labels, set against a blurred background.
3D Printing
November 1, 2023

Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate: Comparing the Transparent Plastics

Two popular plastic materials used across industries for its transparency, but key differences exist based on your application.
By Protolabs
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Woman in blue working with machinery, illuminated by a warm orange light.
3D Printing
October 25, 2023

When to Outsource 3D Printing Production

Desktop 3D printers are an attractive option for some companies—but how well will they work for you?
By Protolabs
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Microfine material
3D Printing
October 12, 2023

Recent 3D Printing Trends in the Medical Industry

What does the future hold for 3D printing within the medical industry?
By Protolabs
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