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Cutting corners isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to sheet metal parts. Design elements that round or bevel corners, such as chamfers and radii, not only add aesthetic value, but also provide improved safety for end users.

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.

When you’re printing really large parts in metal, it’s great to have a choice of materials. Aluminum and Inconel 718 both make a lot of sense, but which one is the best for your application?

In this podcast, we explore how a company is making power wheelchairs smart and sensor-based.

Fabricated sheet metal parts are prevalent in computer electronics components.

Consider these factors before choosing between a hard or soft metal for machining.

The crew at Hacksmith Industries are pros in taking fictional ideas from comics, movies, and video games, and making actual functioning prototypes. So naturally, we teamed up to help them create creating the world’s fastest grappling hook winch, made famous on The Mandalorian series.

Explore the variables involved in calculating the cost of 3D-printed parts.

Recent enhancements at Protolabs have expanded our list of sheet metal fabrication capabilities.

Explore recent innovations in additive manufacturing, including new materials, technologies, and the world’s tallest 3D printed structure.