The Digital Thread

Whether you're new to 3D print or a seasoned engineer with years of experience under your belt, visit Protolabs to delve into our dictionary of 3D print.

Just-in-time manufacturing was created to cure supply chain woes, but something happened…

Part orientation is an important but often overlooked design requirement of 3D printing, especially for stereolithography (SLA). Let’s examine the factors that should be considered.

BioDapt’s prosthetics allow adaptive athletes to continue doing what they love

Will your next designer be a computer? Explore how AI is making inroads in CAD modeling.

Traditional manufacturing methods often impose limitations on achieving intricate patterns and complex designs. However, advanced 3D printing technologies have opened up new possibilities for design engineers.

Learn the key differences between two popular polymer 3D printing processes—stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS).

Why is tolerancing critical in the moulding process? It ensures your parts are made accurately and function properly.

The jewellery production sector has enthusiastically embraced 3D printing. In this blog, we explore the 3D printing processes commonly used in jewellery production.

Are you a fan of organic chemistry? Without chains of carbon-based molecules life would be rough. So here at Protolabs we’re all about paying our respects to those special groups of bonded atoms called polymers.

No matter your level of experience, as engineers, we often come across a term that we don't quite understand. Visit Protolabs to explore our A to Z of IM.

It's no secret that digital manufacturing is revolutionising the agriculture industry. In this blog, we explore the five root causes of the insatiable appetite for digital manufacturing adoption in agriculture to understand how is making such an impact.