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Dealership lot
Electric Vehicles
August 12, 2021

How to Navigate Supply Challenges as Electronic and Autonomous Vehicle Development Ramps Up

Supply chain disruptions and shortages threaten progress in the the electric and autonomous vehicle industry. Digital manufacturing can help.
By Bernie Henderson
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MJF parts
MFG 360
July 20, 2021

Roundtable Roundup: Multi Jet Fusion

We recently hosted a customer roundtable on leveraging 3D printing for end-use production. Listeners got a behind-the-scenes look at how tech startup, OVR Technology, used HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing to reduce development time on its R&D product roadmap.
By Rachel Hunt
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Sheet metal fabrication
MFG 360
July 9, 2021

Sheet Metal Fabrication is a Go-To Choice for Computer Electronics Components

Fabricated sheet metal parts are prevalent in computer electronics components.
By Amanda Tierney
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CNC machining
MFG 360
June 16, 2021

Hard Metals vs. Soft Metals for CNC Machining

Consider these factors before choosing between a hard or soft metal for machining.
By Amanda Tierney
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Supply Chain award from SDCE
Supply Chain
June 16, 2021

Protolabs and Breathe99 recognized as 2021 Top Supply Chain Project

Our work with Breathe99 during the pandemic was recognized as a “Top Supply Chain Project” in 2021.
By Protolabs
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3D-Printed Molds vs. Aluminum Tooling
MFG 360
June 7, 2021

3D-Printed Molds vs. Aluminum Tooling

Compare the pros and cons of molds that are 3D printed in plastic versus tooling that is milled from aluminum.
By Protolabs
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Aura ventilator exploded view
Manufacturing Matchup
May 26, 2021

3D Printing vs. Injection Molding: Which is Better? It Depends

3D printing and injection molding work well for plastic parts. Which is better? It depends.
By Protolabs
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Inspection of a molded part for med tech
MFG 360
May 24, 2021

Let's Get Critical (to Quality) with Injection Molding Part Design

Calling out Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features in your design assures consistency for molded parts.
By Protolabs
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Protecting your supply chain
Supply Chain
April 23, 2021

COVID, Shipping Containers, and the Suez Canal: What Happens Next, and How to Protect Your Supply Chain

The recent Suez Canal ship blockage shows the need to mitigate supply chain risks.
By Bernie Henderson
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Hacksmith Industries
3D Printing
April 23, 2021

Protolabs and Hacksmith 3D Print Metal Grappling Hook from The Mandalorian

The crew at Hacksmith Industries are pros in taking fictional ideas from comics, movies, and video games, and making actual functioning prototypes. So naturally, we teamed up to help them create creating the world’s fastest grappling hook winch, made famous on The Mandalorian series.
By Protolabs
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Solar Panels
Sustainability
April 21, 2021

Celebrating Earth Day with Solar-powered Manufacturing

To celebrate Earth Day, we've unveiled new solar array at our Plymouth, Minn., manufacturing facility. Nearly 1,900 solar panels were installed on the roof of the building, covering 20 percent of our future energy use.
By Protolabs
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Design for manufacturability
Digital Manufacturing
April 16, 2021

Design for X: Developing Parts With Different Variables In Mind Can Help You Meet Your Product Life Cycle Goals

A Design for X development approach can help you meet your product life cycle goals.
By David Giebenhain
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