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Prototyping
October 23, 2026

11 Tips for Faster Prototyping

Here are 11 practical tips to help you get prototypes in your hands sooner and keep product development moving.
By Protolabs
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low volume production
Small Batch Production
September 24, 2026

How Small Batch Production Helps you Scale on Demand

The benefits of manufacturing in smaller runs and building part inventory as you need it.
By Protolabs
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Injection Molding Tool
Injection Molding
August 25, 2026

Soft vs. Hard Tooling: Injection Molding Comparison Guide

Compare aluminum and steel injection molds to choose the right tooling for your production volume, budget, and timeline
By Protolabs
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MJF vs. FDM 3D Printing
3d printing
June 22, 2026

MJF vs. FDM 3D Printing

Compare MJF and industrial FDM to select the best additive manufacturing process for functional prototypes and production parts
By Protolabs
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PolyJet 3D-Printed Part
3D Printing
May 26, 2026

How 3D Printing Is Transforming Medical Tool and Equipment Production

How additive manufacturing helps create custom medical tools faster and more efficiently.
By Protolabs
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bridge production manufacturing
digital manufacturing
November 21, 2024

What is Bridge Production?

Go-to-market faster and keep initial production costs low.
By Protolabs
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Charging electric vehicle
Eye on Innovation
January 20, 2023

Innovation Fuels Renewable Energy’s Growth Surge

The global renewable energy market is growing. EVs, geothermal energy, and solar power lead the way.
By Protolabs
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translucent orange abs part
Materials Science
October 24, 2022

Common Autoclave Compatible Materials

Keep patients safe! Find out what materials can withstand an autoclave’s blistering heat and steam.
By Protolabs
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Design for manufacturability
Digital Manufacturing
April 16, 2021

Design for X: Developing Parts With Different Variables In Mind Can Help You Meet Your Product Life Cycle Goals

A Design for X development approach can help you meet your product life cycle goals.
By David Giebenhain
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Traix TraceTag contact-tracing device
Q+A
March 30, 2021

Triax Technologies Creates Innovative Contact Tracing Device

Triax Technologies' TraceTag device helps maintain social distancing on construction jobsites.
By Protolabs
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Drone air taxi
Eye on Innovation
February 12, 2021

Emerging Industry Trends Include Drones, Self-Driving Vehicles, Med Device Customization

We break down some of the top growing trends in the aviation, automotive, and medical sectors expected to spike in the coming months and years
By Nicole Hopper
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High-Line mounted to wall
Q+A
July 16, 2020

Cleveland Clinic Device Saves PPE, Increases Patient Freedom

Inventors from Cleveland Clinic developed the High-Line to increase safety and freedom in the ICU, while reducing PPE use during this critical time.
By Nicole Hopper
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