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Approved Vendor List
Supply Chain
July 10, 2020

Checking the Boxes on Your Approved Vendor List

11 reasons why Protolabs should be on your Approved Vendor List (AVL).
By Protolabs
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Sheet metal fabrication
MFG 360
July 8, 2020

Key Sheet Metal Fabrication Costs to Consider

Carefully consider sheet metal fabrication cost issues when creating sheet metal parts.
By Matt Garrett
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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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Chromate plating
Tech Tips
July 1, 2020

Anodizing and Plating Provide Corrosion Protection for Parts

Anodizing, chromate plating are great ways to protect machined or sheet metal parts from corrosion.
By Protolabs
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Fluid handling microfluidics part
Materials Science
June 24, 2020

VALOX 357 Boasts Strong Chemical, Heat Resistance for Plastic Parts

The Polybutylene Terephthalate’s strong resistance, stability, and processability make it a versatile plastic useful in a variety industries.
By Nicole Hopper
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Elastomeric materials
Tech Tips
June 15, 2020

Minimizing Creep and Stress Relaxation in Elastomeric Parts

Minimizing creep and stress relaxation is a key consideration when designing elastomeric parts.
By Protolabs
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Amphibious Assault Vehicle replacement parts printed by HP's Metal Jet technology
Eye on Innovation
June 5, 2020

Metal 3D Printing Solves Supply Chain Issues for U.S. Military

Major additive manufacturers like GE and HP prove metal 3D printing as manufacturing solution for custom parts and keeping older fleets up-to-date.
By Nicole Hopper
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Industry 4.0 Makes Supply Chains More Agile
MFG 360
June 4, 2020

Industry 4.0 Makes Supply Chains More Agile

The emergence of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing is making supply chains more agile.
By Lora Osborn
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breathe99
The Digital Thread
May 26, 2020

PODCAST: Breathe99 Founder Max Bock-Aronson’s Next-gen Mask Protects Against COVID-19

On our first episode of The Digital Thread, Breathe99 founder Max Bock-Aronson discusses the history of the B2 mask and the challenges of manufacturing it.
By Protolabs
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CNC machining
Manufacturing Matchup
May 22, 2020

Machining vs. Casting Decision Depends on Volume

The choice of machining vs. casting depends on the quantity of parts to be manufactured.
By Protolabs
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Glass-filled thermoplastic part
Materials Science
April 27, 2020

Fortron 1140L4 PPS Offers High Strength, Resistance for Molded Parts

Fortron’s heat and chemical resistance, electrical properties, and rigidity make it an ideal plastic for the automotive or electronic industries.
By Nicole Hopper
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Medical-grade materials
Tech Tips
April 10, 2020

Medical-Grade Materials Play Vital Role in Product Development, Fight Against COVID-19

Medical-grade materials play vital role in product development and fight against COVID-19
By Protolabs
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