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Protolabs grant funds 3D printing for university space capsule slated for space travel

Comparing 3D printing and CNC machining for your parts is easier with these five considerations.

The Cool Idea Award manufacturing grant funds 3D printing for collegiate bimodal robot

MVP Challenge concludes with Telo walking cane chosen as the crowd favorite

University of Minnesota Competition Pairs Product Innovation with Digital Manufacturing

New EDM technology rapidly removes printed parts from build plates, reducing cost and lead time.

Partnering with SEB to launch rocket with 3D-printed components

3D printing offers a wealth of opportunities to iterate rapid prototypes for testing and more.

Ever wished you could print in silicone? Well, you can. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of silicone printed parts.

Part orientation is an important but often overlooked design requirement of 3D printing, especially for stereolithography (SLA). Let’s examine the factors that should be considered.

Aluminum is a common and popular metal that’s found everywhere and used in a stunningly wide range of parts and products: automotive parts, aerospace components, boat and marine gear, consumer electronics including smart phones, industrial machinery parts, HVAC systems, the list goes on.

Supporting universities that are making breakthroughs in product innovation is a cause near and dear to us, and we love seeing what the next generation of product designers and engineers are up to!