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Charging electric vehicle
Eye on Innovation
January 20, 2023

Innovation Fuels Renewable Energy’s Growth Surge

The global renewable energy market is growing. EVs, geothermal energy, and solar power lead the way.
By Protolabs
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Wrapped Gifts
Eye on Innovation
December 5, 2022

Forget the Partridge in a Pear Tree: 12 Holiday Gifts for Engineers

Check out these great gifts to give to your favorite engineer for the holidays!
By Protolabs
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John Deere Autonomous Tractor. Photo courtesy Deere and Co.
Eye on Innovation
July 8, 2022

EVs, AVs Take Flight, Sail the Sea, and Work the Farm

The automotive industry’s accelerated move to a future of software-based, battery-powered, electric and autonomous vehicles (EVs, AVs) has been well documented.
By Protolabs
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Self Driving Taxis used at 2022 Winter Olympics
Eye on Innovation
January 31, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics’ Tech Includes Robots, Broadcast Enhancements, and an Open Internet

Every two years, the Olympic Games provide a chance to show off athletic prowess. It has also become a way for countries to show off their technological advancement. The 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing are no exception.
By Protolabs
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Porsche’s 3D-printed electric drive unit housing
Eye on Innovation
April 15, 2021

Automotive Industry Embraces Additive Manufacturing

The auto industry embraces 3D printing with Porsche, Formula 1, and Ford all finding innovative new ways to leverage the technology
By Nicole Hopper
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Drone air taxi
Eye on Innovation
February 12, 2021

Emerging Industry Trends Include Drones, Self-Driving Vehicles, Med Device Customization

We break down some of the top growing trends in the aviation, automotive, and medical sectors expected to spike in the coming months and years
By Nicole Hopper
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Complex, 8mm object produced by xolography
Eye on Innovation
January 13, 2021

New Process and Material Advance Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

A speedier method for one of the fastest 3D printing processes and new light-sensing, color changing material top this month’s search for innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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Botley’s 2.0 Coding Robot Activity Set
Eye on Innovation
December 11, 2020

Tech Gift Giving Guide for Everyone on Your List

We’ve rounded up a list of the best tech holiday gifts for everyone from the adventurer, to the young techie, to the person who has it all.
By Nicole Hopper
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Al Davis Memorial Torch
Eye on Innovation
October 9, 2020

Advancements in Additive Tech Build Popularity within the Industry

Explore recent innovations in additive manufacturing, including new materials, technologies, and the world’s tallest 3D printed structure.
By Nicole Hopper
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet with detachable magnetic keyboard
Eye on Innovation
September 11, 2020

Top Tech to Take on the 2020-21 School Year

Whether returning to school remotely, in-person, or on some sort of hybrid, we’ve rounded up tech products to help in this unprecedented school year.
By Nicole Hopper
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Juiced CrossCurrent S2 e-bike
Eye on Innovation
August 7, 2020

European E-Bike Innovation Provides Healthy Commute Option

European e-bike innovation provides healthy transportation option for commuters during pandemic.
By Protolabs
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Soffio inflatable mask
Eye on Innovation
July 8, 2020

Product Innovations in the Face of a Pandemic

Throughout history innovators have flourished during crises, solving needs and shortages, and the current coronavirus pandemic is no different.
By Nicole Hopper
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