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Sheet metal fabrication at Protolabs
MFG 360
March 2, 2021

Recent Enhancements Expand Sheet Metal Capabilities

Recent enhancements at Protolabs have expanded our list of sheet metal fabrication capabilities.
By Amanda Tierney
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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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Drone air taxi
Eye on Innovation
February 12, 2021

Emerging Industry Trends Include Drones, Self-Driving Vehicles, Med Device Customization

We break down some of the top growing trends in the aviation, automotive, and medical sectors expected to spike in the coming months and years
By Nicole Hopper
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Protolabs new quoting platform
Digital Quoting Platform
February 2, 2021

Change is Good: The Evolution of a Digital Quoting Platform

We’re pleased to announce our all-new digital quoting platform.
By Protolabs
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Manufacturing Analysis from Protolabs
Digital Quoting Platform
February 2, 2021

A Deep Dive Into Manufacturing Analysis: Accessing and Interpreting Feedback to Optimize Your CAD Model

Explore how our new manufacturing analysis system can help optimize your CAD model
By Protolabs
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Complex, 8mm object produced by xolography
Digital Manufacturing
January 19, 2021

Protolabs Acquires Online Manufacturing Platform 3D Hubs

We’re excited to announce that we will be able to serve even more of your manufacturing needs with the acquisition of 3D Hubs. That’s right, 3D Hubs is joining the Protolabs family to create the world’s largest digital manufacturing platform.
By Protolabs
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Complex, 8mm object produced by xolography
Eye on Innovation
January 13, 2021

New Process and Material Advance Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

A speedier method for one of the fastest 3D printing processes and new light-sensing, color changing material top this month’s search for innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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Rob Bodor, VP & GM, Protolabs
Digital Manufacturing
December 14, 2020

Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas Named Successor to Company’s President and CEO

Our Board of Directors has unanimously elected Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas, Robert Bodor, to succeed Vicki Holt as our President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2021.
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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Clear 3D Printing: Material and Design Considerations
MFG 360
November 11, 2020

How to 3D Print Clear and Translucent Plastic Parts

Explore options available for building and post-processing clear parts for 3D printing.
By Protolabs
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Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs’ Needs
Industry Spotlight
October 28, 2020

Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs' Needs

Digital manufacturing methods fit National Labs' low-volume, multi-iteration, on-demand needs.
By Ryan Peterson
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