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kaspar-schulz-brewing-blade
Eye on Innovation
October 31, 2019

GE Additive Brews up a Solution for German Beer Maker’s Process

The Kaspar Schulz Brewery in Bavaria, Germany leverages 3D printing to reduce the time consuming stages in the early part of brewing by half.
By Nicole Hopper
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Hacksmith
Digital Manufacturing
October 30, 2019

Hacksmith Crafts Real Versions of Fictional Ideas—with Hand from Digital Manufacturing

YouTuber Hacksmith takes fictional ideas from comics and video games and makes working prototypes.
By Sarah Ekenberg
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autonomous heavy equipment
Industry Spotlight
October 16, 2019

Heavy Equipment Trends: Drones, Data, and Driverless Dump Trucks

The heavy equipment industry, and the construction sector it serves, are seeing greater use of drones, data, and driverless dump trucks.
By Angelo Gentile
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DMLS-aero-auto-part
Materials Matchup
October 4, 2019

Titanium vs Aluminum: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing

Light weight and strength help aluminum and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.
By Steve Konick
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jigs and fixtures
Tech Tips
September 26, 2019

Create Jigs and Fixtures with CNC Machining and 3D Printing

Jigs and fixtures are key production tools and can be created using CNC machining or 3D printing.
By Protolabs
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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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BattleBots Giant Nut Trophy video
Digital Manufacturing
September 23, 2019

How to Clone BattleBots Trophy with CNC Machining

For the first time, BattleBots granted a company permission to replicate its coveted Giant Nut trophy. The original is awarded to the team that wins the annual competition, which features fierce, fighting robots, and airs on the Discovery Channel.
By Steve Konick
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part marking
Tech Tips
September 12, 2019

Plastic Part Marking using Pad Printing and Laser Engraving

A common finishing option for companies is to mark parts using pad printing or laser engraving.
By Protolabs
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medical device prototyping
Materials Matchup
September 6, 2019

PEEK, PEI, LSR, and Other Material Options for Medical Prototyping

Consider materials along with manufacturing processes for medical device prototyping.
By Nicole Hopper
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Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding
Tech Tips
August 29, 2019

Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding

Get threaded inserts on injection-molded parts for added durability and to connect multiple components together.
By Protolabs
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auto engine
Industry Spotlight
August 27, 2019

Innovation Drives Automakers Forward to Navigate the Road Ahead

In an age of disruptive change for the auto industry, digital manufacturing is playing a prime role to help carmakers navigate the future.
By Jeff Schipper
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A 3d printed rocket fuel injector
Digital Manufacturing
August 26, 2019

Metal 3D Printing and Machining Produce High-Efficiency Rocket Designed by Stanford Students

Aerospace engineering students at Stanford use digital manufacturing to design new iteration of a highly efficient liquid propellant rocket capable of reaching an altitude of 30,000 feet.
By Protolabs
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