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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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Welding vs. Riveting
Tech Tips
March 12, 2020

Welding vs. Riveting: Fusing Sheet Metal Parts

When fusing pieces of sheet metal together, consider using welding or riveting processes.
By Steve Konick
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Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities
MFG 360
March 9, 2020

Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities

Scientific molding is the foundation for Protolabs' on-demand manufacturing capabilities.
By Jack Rulander
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Is it Time to Reboot Your Supply Chain?
Supply Chain
February 26, 2020

Is it Time to Reboot Your Supply Chain?

Procurement managers are turning to digital manufacturing to help tame supply chain disruption.
By Bernie Henderson
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Infinite Capacity Model Optimizes CNC Machining
MFG 360
February 24, 2020

Infinite Capacity Model Optimizes CNC Machining

Using a digital manufacturer with infinite capacity offers a number of benefits.
By Amanda Tierney
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Metal 3D printing with copper
Materials Science
February 14, 2020

Metal 3D Printing with Copper Offers Excellent Mechanical Properties

Metal 3D printing with a copper alloy offers excellent mechanical properties with high thermal and electrical conductivity.
By Joseph Iannuzzelli
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spiderantenna
Eye on Innovation
February 13, 2020

NASA/Maxar Partnership Demonstrates Assembly and Manufacturing in Space

A robotic arm being developed for NASA’s Restore-L mission will automate tasks like refueling, repairing, and manufacturing craft components in orbit.
By Nicole Hopper
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Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold
Digital Manufacturing
February 7, 2020

Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold

Machined Parts for cutting-edge prostheses helped Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold at X Games.
By Protolabs
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Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing
MFG 360
February 4, 2020

Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing

When choosing between local or export molds, mitigate production risk before deciding.
By Lora Osborn
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
January 28, 2020

Delrin Material Properties Offer Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.
By Protolabs
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Onshoring Options Offer More  Efficient Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
January 9, 2020

Onshoring Options Offer More Efficient Supply Chain Management

Reap the benefits of on-shoring with on-demand production to create a more efficient supply chain.
By Protolabs
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High fashion meets industrial 3D printing at annual Met Gala
Digital Manufacturing
December 6, 2019

Haute Couture Meets Industrial 3D Printing: How it All Came Together

High fashion took a deep dive into 3D-printed clothes and accessories at the 2019 Met Gala
By Eric Utley
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