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Garçon Wines’ flat bottle design
Eye on Innovation
June 11, 2021

Plastics and 3D Printing Companies Leading Shift to Sustainability

As consumer demand drives a shift to sustainably-sourced products, suppliers that embrace this change set themselves ahead of competitors
By Nicole Hopper
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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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Computing power at Protolabs
Eye on Innovation
October 4, 2018

New Products Highlight Advances in Robotics, Drone Technology

Innovative new robotics and drone products include a wearable exoskeleton, a robot museum guide, and a self-riding motorcycle.
By Protolabs
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connected airstream
Industry Spotlight
August 20, 2018

How Metal 3D Printing can be a Game Changer for Med Device Development

Medical device companies are increasingly turning to industrial-grade metal 3D printing for prototyping and end-use production parts
By Annie Cashman
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