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lasercusing in action
Executive Outlook
December 12, 2018

Concept Laser Scales up Industrial-Grade 3D Printing

Additive manufacturer Concept Laser gets innovation boost thanks to new parent company GE and its commitment to 3D printing.
By Denise Logeland
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MIT Adapt and Protolabs Partnership
Digital Manufacturing
December 5, 2018

Protolabs Partners with MIT Consortium to Advance Manufacturing

We are excited to announce that we are a founding member of MIT’s Center for Additive and Digital Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT).
By Protolabs
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robotic prosthetic
Q+A
November 14, 2018

Startup Helps Researchers Take Next Step in Prosthesis and Exoskeleton Design

Humotech works with scientists and engineers at universities and government research labs who are exploring next-generation assistive medical device designs.
By Protolabs
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3D Printing Living Hinges
Tech Tips
November 9, 2018

How to Design 3D-Printed Living Hinges

Considerations for designing living hinges in 3D-printed parts while maintaining part integrity.
By Tony Holtz
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molding an aluminum mold for production
CAD Analysis
November 7, 2018

Design Validation with SOLIDWORKS: Injection Molding

Explore several tools within SOLIDWORKS that can help you analyze the manufacturability of your injection molding design.
By Mark Rushton
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infinite capacity model
Supply Chain
October 11, 2018

What Keeps a Buyer Up at Night

Managing supply chain risks is challenging, but using low-volume, on-demand manufacturing can help meet those challenges and reduce risks.
By Todd Bauman
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3d-printed futuro house
Digital Manufacturing
August 7, 2018

Partnership with GE Additive Builds on Protolabs' 3D Printing Growth

Protolabs joins GE Additive’s new Manufacturing Partnership Network, building on strategy to develop and expand 3D printing services.
By Protolabs
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molding an aluminum mold for production
Quality
July 25, 2018

Part III: How Digitalization Ensures Quality in Manufacturing – Inspections and Continuous Improvement

Ensuring quality is a fundamental component at Protolabs, and this component can be found throughout the entire manufacturing process.
By Kevin Ashton
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EDM machines at Protolabs
Tech Tips
May 17, 2018

What is Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)?

Learn how electrical discharge machining is used to fabricate injection molding tools with sharp features that cannot be machined with CNC milling.
By Protolabs
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itar logo
Supply Chain
May 14, 2018

What is ITAR and its Role in Manufacturing?

ITAR compliance is necessary for any manufacturer producing parts for the U.S. military or any of its thousands of subcontractors.
By Protolabs
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screw boss diagram
Tech Tips
April 26, 2018

Design Better Screw Bosses on Molded Parts

Several considerations for designing plastic screw bosses on molded parts that are mechanically strong and free of cosmetic defects.
By Protolabs
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boeing 787 airplane
Supply Chain
April 12, 2018

10 Ways Digital Manufacturing Can Improve Your Supply Chain

How do you find the right digital manufacturing company? From cost and quality to equipment and capacity, here are 10 areas to assess in a supplier.
By Kevin Ashton
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