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Charging electric vehicle

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.
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!
John Deere Autonomous Tractor. Photo courtesy Deere and Co.

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

Posted On July 8, 2022 By Protolabs
The automotive industry’s accelerated move to a future of software-based, battery-powered, electric and autonomous vehicles (EVs, AVs) has been well documented.
Self Driving Taxis used at 2022 Winter Olympics

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

Posted On January 31, 2022 By Protolabs
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.
Garçon Wines’ flat bottle design

Plastics and 3D Printing Companies Leading Shift to Sustainability

Posted On June 11, 2021 By Nicole Hopper
As consumer demand drives a shift to sustainably-sourced products, suppliers that embrace this change set themselves ahead of competitors
Porsche’s 3D-printed electric drive unit housing

Automotive Industry Embraces Additive Manufacturing

Posted On April 15, 2021 By Nicole Hopper
The auto industry embraces 3D printing with Porsche, Formula 1, and Ford all finding innovative new ways to leverage the technology
Drone air taxi

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

Posted On February 12, 2021 By Nicole Hopper
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
Complex, 8mm object produced by xolography

New Process and Material Advance Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Posted On January 13, 2021 By Nicole Hopper
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.
Botley’s 2.0 Coding Robot Activity Set

Tech Gift Giving Guide for Everyone on Your List

Posted On December 11, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
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.
Al Davis Memorial Torch

Advancements in Additive Tech Build Popularity within the Industry

Posted On October 9, 2020 By Nicole Hopper
Explore recent innovations in additive manufacturing, including new materials, technologies, and the world’s tallest 3D printed structure.