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There are many varieties of strong, durable nylon. Find out the right one for your application.

Both plastics are among the most used materials, but key differentiators dictate their application.

ABS and polypropylene (PP) are strong contenders for many projects, but what are the differences?

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

Which anodizing type is best for your machined parts? Explore the differences.

Protolabs comes in clutch for Bloodsport, amid post-match destruction

Protolabs kept two Paralympians in competition with rapid turnaround of critical prosthetic parts

We partnered with Bloodsport, machining key bot parts ahead of the new season

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!

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.

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.

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.