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Clear part
Materials Science
June 8, 2023

TPE vs. Silicone: Comparing Elastomers for Medical Applications

Elastomers and silicone, molding and printing: so many choices these days to make your medical parts
By Protolabs
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Medical device
Industry Spotlight
February 28, 2023

On-Demand Manufacturing Bolsters Medical Device Innovation

On-demand digital manufacturing adds speed, reliability, and quality to production of medical parts
By Protolabs
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on-demand injection molding service facility
Industry Spotlight
February 15, 2021

Online Manufacturing Platform Can Offer Best of Both Worlds: Service Bureau AND Supplier Network

An online manufacturing platform offers the best of service bureau AND supplier network options.
By Protolabs
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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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Custom  injection-molded part
Digital Manufacturing
December 7, 2020

2020: Agile Sourcing, Swift Pivots Helped Industry Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, agile sourcing and swift pivots helped the manufacturing industry fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Steve Konick
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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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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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There's No Crying in Medical Manufacturing!
Industry Spotlight
September 30, 2019

There's No Crying in Medical Manufacturing!

Medical manufacturing innovation is being aided by Protolabs and its ever-expanding services.
By Annie Cashman
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molding an aluminum mold for production
CAD Analysis
September 12, 2017

How to Use Model-Based Definition (MBD) in SOLIDWORKS

Model-Based Definition can help reduce counterintuitive and ambiguous interpretations in 2D drawings while accelerating production time and quality inspections.
By Oboe Wu
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on-demand injection molding service facility
Industry Spotlight
May 16, 2017

Lean Manufacturing in the Age of Digital

From design through on-demand production, digital manufacturing is catapulting lean manufacturing to another level.
By Rob Bodor
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