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BattleBot DUCK! Prepares for New Season
The Digital Thread
December 14, 2021

PODCAST: BattleBot DUCK! Prepares for New Season

Perennial fan-favorite, DUCK!, is ready to take on foes large and small, this winter on The Discovery Channel’s popular program, BattleBots. Powered by Protolabs, the wily veteran of several seasons has some great new features in version 3.0.
By Protolabs
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Finger Flyer
The Digital Thread
August 24, 2021

PODCAST: Flying in the Palm of Your Hand

Sometimes the coolest inventions are right at your fingertips. The Finger Flyer Hoverboard is a fun toy, but also a great teaching tool that explores aerodynamics. Find out how we helped manufacture this remote control-free quadcopter drone.
By Protolabs
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LUCI Wheelchair
The Digital Thread
July 28, 2021

PODCAST: It's the LUCI Show as Wheelchairs Meet the Modern Age

In this podcast, we explore how a company is making power wheelchairs smart and sensor-based.
By Protolabs
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CTQ on molded parts
The Digital Thread
June 24, 2021

PODCAST: New Trends in Injection Molding Production

In this podcast, we explore the new ways in which we're bringing a better customer experience through scientific molding techniques, careful quality control and reporting, and enhanced inspection.
By Protolabs
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Metal 3D-printed part
The Digital Thread
May 24, 2021

PODCAST: Large-scale 3D printing with GE Additive’s X Line

Explore the history of large-format 3D printing and how to design your parts for best results on these machines with GE Additive.
By Protolabs
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Hubs CEO
The Digital Thread
May 17, 2021

PODCAST: Increasing Speed and Flexibility with Protolabs x 3D Hubs

Get the backstory on our acquisition of 3D Hubs and find out how combining a service bureau and a supplier distribution network will forever change how manufacturing is done worldwide.
By Protolabs
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OVR device
The Digital Thread
May 14, 2021

PODCAST: The Benefits of Smell in Virtual Reality

OVR Technology worked with us to create parts that led to its ION device, which presents users with smells that trigger memories that can lead to therapeutic benefits.
By Protolabs
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FOAM-iT
The Digital Thread
July 24, 2020

PODCAST: COVID-19’s Impact on Supply Chains and the Role of Digital Manufacturing

The recent triple whammy of political, medical, and economic volatility has hit manufacturing hard. Some companies are finding novel ways to cope with supply chain and emergency parts issues.
By Protolabs
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breathe99
The Digital Thread
May 26, 2020

PODCAST: Breathe99 Founder Max Bock-Aronson’s Next-gen Mask Protects Against COVID-19

On our first episode of The Digital Thread, Breathe99 founder Max Bock-Aronson discusses the history of the B2 mask and the challenges of manufacturing it.
By Protolabs
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