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Woman working
Industry Spotlight
March 8, 2023

Celebrating International Women’s Day by Spotlighting Women in Manufacturing

A look at the past, present, and future of women in manufacturing
By Protolabs
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Medical device
Industry Spotlight
February 28, 2023

On-Demand Manufacturing Bolsters Medical Device Innovation

On-demand digital manufacturing adds speed, reliability, and quality to production of medical parts
By Protolabs
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Automotive-EV-Infrastructure
Industry Spotlight
May 23, 2022

Digital Manufacturing Helps Power Automotive Industry’s EV Revolution

A game-changing innovation race with high market-share stakes is taking place in the automotive sector these days as the industry makes a quantum shift from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles.
By Rob Young
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Commercial Fleet Vehicles, Heavy Equipment Sectors Plug in to Electric Future
Industry Spotlight
January 27, 2022

Commercial Fleet Vehicles, Heavy Equipment Sectors Plug in to Electric Future

Electric power seems especially well-suited for commercial vehicles. Unlike cars, there’s less range anxiety because these vehicles are driven along fixed or planned city routes all day and then return to garages at night for charging.
By Gurvinder Singh
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on-demand injection molding service facility
Industry Spotlight
February 15, 2021

Online Manufacturing Platform Can Offer Best of Both Worlds: Service Bureau AND Supplier Network

An online manufacturing platform offers the best of service bureau AND supplier network options.
By Protolabs
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Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs’ Needs
Industry Spotlight
October 28, 2020

Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs' Needs

Digital manufacturing methods fit National Labs' low-volume, multi-iteration, on-demand needs.
By Ryan Peterson
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Automated automotive manufacturing facility
Industry Spotlight
March 20, 2020

The European Automotive Industry’s Race to Electrical Innovation

With legislative and consumer pushes for electric vehicles and customization, the historically traditional auto industry faces a push for rapid innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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autonomous heavy equipment
Industry Spotlight
October 16, 2019

Heavy Equipment Trends: Drones, Data, and Driverless Dump Trucks

The heavy equipment industry, and the construction sector it serves, are seeing greater use of drones, data, and driverless dump trucks.
By Angelo Gentile
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There's No Crying in Medical Manufacturing!
Industry Spotlight
September 30, 2019

There's No Crying in Medical Manufacturing!

Medical manufacturing innovation is being aided by Protolabs and its ever-expanding services.
By Annie Cashman
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AS9100D certification of suppliers for aerospace industry
Industry Spotlight
September 5, 2019

AS9100D-Certified Suppliers Keep Aerospace Companies Soaring

AS9100D-certified manufacturing suppliers meet stringent standards set by aerospace industry.
By Brandon Marcus
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auto engine
Industry Spotlight
August 27, 2019

Innovation Drives Automakers Forward to Navigate the Road Ahead

In an age of disruptive change for the auto industry, digital manufacturing is playing a prime role to help carmakers navigate the future.
By Jeff Schipper
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injection molding production facility
Industry Spotlight
July 17, 2019

Strategic Prototyping for Human-Factors Engineering

Strategic prototyping plays a key role in the advancement of Human-Factors Engineering and medical device product development.
By Andrew DiMeo
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