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Quick-turn injection molding
Supply Chain
April 1, 2020

Medical Manufacturing Speed, Agility Crucial During Pandemic

As the medical industry faces unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers are stepping up to help with supply chain disruption and shortages.
By Chris Stevens
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Lexan 940 for injection molding
Materials Science
March 27, 2020

Lexan 940 Offers Good Looks and Strength for Molded Parts

Lexan 940 resin continues to be a staple polycarbonate (PC) used for injection molding.
By Steve Konick
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Tensile Testing for 3D Printing Materials
MFG 360
March 24, 2020

Tensile Testing for 3D Printing Materials

Tensile strength testing for 3D printing materials determines how a material will behave under load.
By Protolabs
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Automated automotive manufacturing facility
Industry Spotlight
March 20, 2020

The European Automotive Industry’s Race to Electrical Innovation

With legislative and consumer pushes for electric vehicles and customization, the historically traditional auto industry faces a push for rapid innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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Welding vs. Riveting
Tech Tips
March 12, 2020

Welding vs. Riveting: Fusing Sheet Metal Parts

When fusing pieces of sheet metal together, consider using welding or riveting processes.
By Steve Konick
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Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities
MFG 360
March 9, 2020

Scientific Molding Supports On-Demand Manufacturing Capabilities

Scientific molding is the foundation for Protolabs' on-demand manufacturing capabilities.
By Jack Rulander
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sheet metal quoting
Tech Tips
March 9, 2020

Simplifying the Sheet Metal Quoting Process with eRapid

Get help with your next sheet metal fabrication project by simplifying the quoting process.
By Protolabs
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Is it Time to Reboot Your Supply Chain?
Supply Chain
February 26, 2020

Is it Time to Reboot Your Supply Chain?

Procurement managers are turning to digital manufacturing to help tame supply chain disruption.
By Bernie Henderson
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Infinite Capacity Model Optimizes CNC Machining
MFG 360
February 24, 2020

Infinite Capacity Model Optimizes CNC Machining

Using a digital manufacturer with infinite capacity offers a number of benefits.
By Amanda Tierney
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Metal 3D printing with copper
Materials Science
February 14, 2020

Metal 3D Printing with Copper Offers Excellent Mechanical Properties

Metal 3D printing with a copper alloy offers excellent mechanical properties with high thermal and electrical conductivity.
By Joseph Iannuzzelli
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spiderantenna
Eye on Innovation
February 13, 2020

NASA/Maxar Partnership Demonstrates Assembly and Manufacturing in Space

A robotic arm being developed for NASA’s Restore-L mission will automate tasks like refueling, repairing, and manufacturing craft components in orbit.
By Nicole Hopper
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Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold
Digital Manufacturing
February 7, 2020

Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold

Machined Parts for cutting-edge prostheses helped Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold at X Games.
By Protolabs
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