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Inconel 718
Materials Science
August 11, 2020

Inconel 718: A Workhorse Material for Additive Manufacturing

Inconel 718 is a go-to material for additive manufacturing of metal parts.
By Protolabs
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Juiced CrossCurrent S2 e-bike
Eye on Innovation
August 7, 2020

European E-Bike Innovation Provides Healthy Commute Option

European e-bike innovation provides healthy transportation option for commuters during pandemic.
By Protolabs
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Digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Digital Manufacturing
July 28, 2020

Artificial Intelligence Brings Efficiencies to Digital Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence brings efficiencies, flexibility to digital manufacturing
By Rob Bodor and Rich Baker
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Polypropylene Part
Materials Science
July 24, 2020

PP Natural Delivers Real Polypropylene for 3D Printing Use

3D printed parts can now be made in real polypropylene using selective laser sintering.
By Protolabs
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Additive manufacturing and 3D printing myths and facts
MFG 360
July 20, 2020

Top 10 Myths of Additive Manufacturing

Explore top myths about 3D printing and get the straight facts about this revolutionary technology from additive manufacturing expert Terry Wohlers.
By Terry Wohlers
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Post-Printing for Polyjet
Digital Manufacturing
July 17, 2020

Post-Printing Automation Accelerates PolyJet Process

Post-printing automation accelerates PolyJet's 3D printing process and improves efficiencies.
By Ryan Hoag
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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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Sheet metal fabrication
MFG 360
July 8, 2020

Key Sheet Metal Fabrication Costs to Consider

Carefully consider sheet metal fabrication cost issues when creating sheet metal parts.
By Matt Garrett
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Soffio inflatable mask
Eye on Innovation
July 8, 2020

Product Innovations in the Face of a Pandemic

Throughout history innovators have flourished during crises, solving needs and shortages, and the current coronavirus pandemic is no different.
By Nicole Hopper
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Chromate plating
Tech Tips
July 1, 2020

Anodizing and Plating Provide Corrosion Protection for Parts

Anodizing, chromate plating are great ways to protect machined or sheet metal parts from corrosion.
By Protolabs
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Fluid handling microfluidics part
Materials Science
June 24, 2020

VALOX 357 Boasts Strong Chemical, Heat Resistance for Plastic Parts

The Polybutylene Terephthalate’s strong resistance, stability, and processability make it a versatile plastic useful in a variety industries.
By Nicole Hopper
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Elastomeric materials
Tech Tips
June 15, 2020

Minimizing Creep and Stress Relaxation in Elastomeric Parts

Minimizing creep and stress relaxation is a key consideration when designing elastomeric parts.
By Protolabs
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