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DMLS process
3D Printing
September 13, 2023

DMLS: Building Dense Parts with Metal 3D Printing

Part density is always a concern for designers when choosing a material and manufacturing process.
By Protolabs
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Customer service working on a computer
Digital Manufacturing
September 5, 2023

Using 3D Printing to Create Replacement Parts

Unique products are amazing until parts break and you can’t obtain replacements. Enter 3D printing.
By Eric Utley
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Black and green injection molded parts
Materials Science
August 18, 2023

ABS vs. Polypropylene (PP): Deciding Between Two Popular Plastics

ABS and polypropylene (PP) are strong contenders for many projects, but what are the differences?
By Protolabs
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injection molding living hinge diagram
Tech Tips
August 17, 2023

MJF vs. SLS: A Comparison of Polyamide 3D Printing Technologies

A look at the key differences between Multi Jet Fusion and selective laser sintering and how to determine the optimal process for your application.
By Protolabs
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Robot on white background
Cool Idea Award
August 14, 2023

University KREPS Capsule Set for Space Launch with Protolabs 3D-Printed Parts

Protolabs grant funds 3D printing for university space capsule slated for space travel
By Protolabs
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CNC and 3D printed parts
Digital Manufacturing
August 3, 2023

3D Printing vs. CNC Machining: Understanding the Differences Between These Technologies

Comparing 3D printing and CNC machining for your parts is easier with these five considerations.
By Protolabs
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Robot on white background
Cool Idea Award
June 21, 2023

Building a Bimodal Quadruped Robot with a Manufacturing Hand from Protolabs’ Cool Idea Award

The Cool Idea Award manufacturing grant funds 3D printing for collegiate bimodal robot
By Protolabs
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Trophy
Partnerships
May 22, 2023

MVP Challenge Champs Fueled by Digital Manufacturing

MVP Challenge concludes with Telo walking cane chosen as the crowd favorite
By Protolabs
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Tour around the Protolabs injection molding facility
Partnerships
March 13, 2023

University of Minnesota Competition Pairs Product Innovation with Digital Manufacturing

University of Minnesota Competition Pairs Product Innovation with Digital Manufacturing
By Protolabs
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Manufacturing process
3D Printing
November 28, 2022

Leveraging EDM to Rapidly Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing

New EDM technology rapidly removes printed parts from build plates, reducing cost and lead time.
By Protolabs
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The Space Enterprise Berkeley team
3D Printing
November 17, 2022

Space Enterprise Berkeley Rocket to Reach Record Heights with 3D-printed Parts from Protolabs

Partnering with SEB to launch rocket with 3D-printed components
By Protolabs
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3D print cad design
3D Printing
November 1, 2022

5 Ways 3D Printing Enriches Product Design

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