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Botley’s 2.0 Coding Robot Activity Set
Eye on Innovation
December 11, 2020

Tech Gift Giving Guide for Everyone on Your List

We’ve rounded up a list of the best tech holiday gifts for everyone from the adventurer, to the young techie, to the person who has it all.
By Nicole Hopper
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet with detachable magnetic keyboard
Eye on Innovation
September 11, 2020

Top Tech to Take on the 2020-21 School Year

Whether returning to school remotely, in-person, or on some sort of hybrid, we’ve rounded up tech products to help in this unprecedented school year.
By Nicole Hopper
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Juiced CrossCurrent S2 e-bike
Eye on Innovation
August 7, 2020

European E-Bike Innovation Provides Healthy Commute Option

European e-bike innovation provides healthy transportation option for commuters during pandemic.
By Protolabs
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Soffio inflatable mask
Eye on Innovation
July 8, 2020

Product Innovations in the Face of a Pandemic

Throughout history innovators have flourished during crises, solving needs and shortages, and the current coronavirus pandemic is no different.
By Nicole Hopper
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Automated automotive manufacturing facility
Industry Spotlight
March 20, 2020

The European Automotive Industry’s Race to Electrical Innovation

With legislative and consumer pushes for electric vehicles and customization, the historically traditional auto industry faces a push for rapid innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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LEAP Guitar Pick Hero Image
Q+A
February 14, 2019

Digital Manufacturing Strikes a Chord with New Guitar Pick Design

Paul Holcomb used Protolabs' digital manufacturing services to bring a new guitar pick design to market. The process consisted of several prototypes to test materials and design, then on-demand manufacturing for low-volume production.
By Matt Ahart
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