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Snowboarders

Quick-Turn Machining Rescues Paralympian’s World Cup Season

Posted On January 13, 2023 By Protolabs
Protolabs kept two Paralympians in competition with rapid turnaround of critical prosthetic parts
Bloodsport bot

Bloodsport Gears up for BattleBots Season 7 with Manufacturing Help from Protolabs

Posted On January 4, 2023 By Protolabs
We partnered with Bloodsport, machining key bot parts ahead of the new season
Formula Berkley Team

Manufacturing Partnership Helps Fuel College Formula Team Electric Vehicles

Posted On September 22, 2022 By Protolabs
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!
A pile of white Nylon Resin pellets

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Glass-Filled Nylon

Posted On August 15, 2022 By Protolabs
Making nylon parts stronger isn’t difficult. All it takes is the addition of glass to your base material. Explore the pros and cons of glass-filled nylon.
Clear ABS resin pellets

ABS vs. PC: Comparing Two Common Thermoplastics

Posted On August 4, 2022 By Protolabs
Choosing to use ABS, polycarbonate (PC), or combining them is a popular way to get strong machined, printed, or molded parts. There are a lot of similarities, but also some significant differences that might help you find just the right one for your parts.
Fillets on machined parts

Fillets and Chamfers: Getting Edgy with Machining

Posted On May 16, 2022 By Protolabs
A newly machined metal part can end up with edges that are sharper than desired for the end user unless the design smooths or breaks those sharp edges. To create an edge break, the design should incorporate sloped or beveled edges and corners known as chamfers—or rounded ones called fillets.
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Designs We Love: CNC Machining

Posted On February 11, 2022 By Dan Robinson
We can tell instantly when someone has been thinking carefully about machining in their designs. When we see that process understanding, we know we can produce that part quickly and efficiently, which works out great for both us and our customer.
BattleBot DUCK! Prepares for New Season

PODCAST: BattleBot DUCK! Prepares for New Season

Posted On December 14, 2021 By Protolabs
Perennial fan-favorite, DUCK!, is ready to take on foes large and small, this winter on The Discovery Channel’s popular program, BattleBots. Powered by Protolabs, the wily veteran of several seasons has some great new features in version 3.0.
How to Improve Surface Finish on Machined Parts

How to Improve Surface Finish on Machined Parts

Posted On October 6, 2021 By Protolabs
Machined surface finishes are typically adequate for most parts, but sometimes the standard finish needs to be modified for aesthetic or functional purposes.
CNC machining

Hard Metals vs. Soft Metals for CNC Machining

Posted On June 16, 2021 By Amanda Tierney
Consider these factors before choosing between a hard or soft metal for machining.