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Inspecting a part
Quality
April 11, 2025

Using First Article Inspection (FAI) for Part Quality, Consistency at Speed

Use digital manufacturing which can include scientific molding processes, combined with specific quality assurance and control methods, to produce parts rapidly and consistently.
By Perry Haislet, Jimmy Spaight
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quality control processes
Quality
March 27, 2025

What is PPAP in Manufacturing?

Understand the role of PPAP in manufacturing quality assurance
By Protolabs
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Traix TraceTag contact-tracing device
Q+A
March 30, 2021

Triax Technologies Creates Innovative Contact Tracing Device

Triax Technologies' TraceTag device helps maintain social distancing on construction jobsites.
By Protolabs
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Protolabs new quoting platform
Digital Quoting Platform
February 2, 2021

Change is Good: The Evolution of a Digital Quoting Platform

We’re pleased to announce our all-new digital quoting platform.
By Protolabs
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Manufacturing Analysis from Protolabs
Digital Quoting Platform
February 2, 2021

A Deep Dive Into Manufacturing Analysis: Accessing and Interpreting Feedback to Optimize Your CAD Model

Explore how our new manufacturing analysis system can help optimize your CAD model
By Protolabs
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High-Line mounted to wall
Q+A
July 16, 2020

Cleveland Clinic Device Saves PPE, Increases Patient Freedom

Inventors from Cleveland Clinic developed the High-Line to increase safety and freedom in the ICU, while reducing PPE use during this critical time.
By Nicole Hopper
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Drone controller attachment
Q+A
September 25, 2019

Aerie Designs Creates Drone Control Solution with Injection Molding

Using insert molding, mold texturing, and laser engraving, Aerie Design has created a drone controller attachment to boost comfort and precision.
By Protolabs
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Moxie designed by Gravity Laboratories
Q+A
July 9, 2019

Gravity Laboratories Designs Lens Control System with 3D Printing and Machining

As aerospace industry veterans, the founders of Gravity Laboratories are applying technical expertise in controls systems, mechanisms, and electronics to solve challenges in the production and film industry.
By Protolabs
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Involv3D microscope
Q+A
June 4, 2019

Involv3D Accelerates Speed to Market with Quick-Turn Machining

The scientific initiative needed to quickly prototype custom components for product testing and iteration before moving to large-scale production.
By Nicole Hopper
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LEAP Guitar Pick Hero Image
Q+A
February 14, 2019

Digital Manufacturing Strikes a Chord with New Guitar Pick Design

Paul Holcomb used Protolabs' digital manufacturing services to bring a new guitar pick design to market. The process consisted of several prototypes to test materials and design, then on-demand manufacturing for low-volume production.
By Matt Ahart
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Copper Labs
Q+A
February 5, 2019

Copper Labs Takes an Agile Approach to Hardware Development

Copper Labs is working towards a more sustainable future with its smart device that helps consumers and utilities manage energy consumption and cost.
By Matt Ahart
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Glucose monitoring system
Q+A
December 13, 2018

NOVO Turns to Machining, Molding for Medical Device Prototyping

With its in-house machine shop overloaded and a need for molded prototype parts, NOVO Engineering turned to Protolabs to aid in the development of a continuous glucose monitoring system.
By Protolabs
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