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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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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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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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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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laser cut sheet metal parts
Molding Made Easy
June 20, 2019

Beyond the Straight-Pull Mold: Advanced Tooling for Complex Parts

Manufacturing complex injection-molded parts often requires more advanced molding techniques like side-action cams, pickout inserts, and multi-cavity tooling.
By Protolabs
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ultem
Materials Matchup
June 13, 2019

Using High-Performance PEEK, PEI Plastics for Machining, Molding

Consider cost, part performance when choosing PEEK or PEI (Ultem) Plastics for CNC machining or injection molding your parts.
By Steve Konick
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powder coating sheet metal
Tech Tips
June 12, 2019

Using Finishing Options for Injection-Molded Parts

Streamline your supply chain and injection molding needs through a single, digital manufacturing parts supplier.
By Protolabs
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image
Tech Tips
June 3, 2019

Types of 3D Printing Technology

Learn about the various types of 3D printing technologies available for rapid prototyping and production parts and how to choose the best one for you.
By Matt Ahart
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Tame Demand Volatility with a Digital Supplier
Supply Chain
May 17, 2019

Taming Demand Volatility with a Digital Supply Chain

Tame the beast of demand volatility with the help of a digital manufacturing supplier that can help create efficiencies and reduce costs.
By Protolabs
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Smartphone Manufacturers Push the Boundary in Design and Functionality
Digital Manufacturing
May 8, 2019

Wohlers Associates and Protolabs Host 3D Printing Design Course

Industry and technical experts from the Wohlers Associates group collaborated with Protolabs to host an intensive course on design for additive manufacturing.
By Rachel Hunt
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