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Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing
MFG 360
February 4, 2020

Local vs. Export Molds: Mitigate Production Risk Before Choosing

When choosing between local or export molds, mitigate production risk before deciding.
By Lora Osborn
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Delrin part examples
Materials Science
January 28, 2020

Delrin Material Properties Offer Strong, Versatile Plastic Alternative to Metal

Consider Delrin as an excellent plastic replacement for metal because of its strength, versatility.
By Protolabs
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Onshoring Options Offer More  Efficient Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
January 9, 2020

Onshoring Options Offer More Efficient Supply Chain Management

Reap the benefits of on-shoring with on-demand production to create a more efficient supply chain.
By Protolabs
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High fashion meets industrial 3D printing at annual Met Gala
Digital Manufacturing
December 6, 2019

Haute Couture Meets Industrial 3D Printing: How it All Came Together

High fashion took a deep dive into 3D-printed clothes and accessories at the 2019 Met Gala
By Eric Utley
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kaspar-schulz-brewing-blade
Eye on Innovation
October 31, 2019

GE Additive Brews up a Solution for German Beer Maker’s Process

The Kaspar Schulz Brewery in Bavaria, Germany leverages 3D printing to reduce the time consuming stages in the early part of brewing by half.
By Nicole Hopper
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Hacksmith
Digital Manufacturing
October 30, 2019

Hacksmith Crafts Real Versions of Fictional Ideas—with Hand from Digital Manufacturing

YouTuber Hacksmith takes fictional ideas from comics and video games and makes working prototypes.
By Sarah Ekenberg
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autonomous heavy equipment
Industry Spotlight
October 16, 2019

Heavy Equipment Trends: Drones, Data, and Driverless Dump Trucks

The heavy equipment industry, and the construction sector it serves, are seeing greater use of drones, data, and driverless dump trucks.
By Angelo Gentile
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DMLS-aero-auto-part
Materials Matchup
October 4, 2019

Titanium vs Aluminum: Workhorse Metals for Machining and 3D Printing

Light weight and strength help aluminum and titanium excel for 3D-printed and machined parts.
By Steve Konick
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jigs and fixtures
Tech Tips
September 26, 2019

Create Jigs and Fixtures with CNC Machining and 3D Printing

Jigs and fixtures are key production tools and can be created using CNC machining or 3D printing.
By Protolabs
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Drone controller attachment
Q+A
September 25, 2019

Aerie Designs Creates Drone Control Solution with Injection Molding

Using insert molding, mold texturing, and laser engraving, Aerie Design has created a drone controller attachment to boost comfort and precision.
By Protolabs
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carbon bone drill
Digital Manufacturing
September 24, 2019

The Carbon Platform: Enabling Digital Manufacturing at Any Scale

Adding to Protolabs’ available technologies for rapid prototyping and on-demand production, Carbon’s suite of software, hardware, and materials provides another production method for end-use parts.
By Steve Wishau
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BattleBots Giant Nut Trophy video
Digital Manufacturing
September 23, 2019

How to Clone BattleBots Trophy with CNC Machining

For the first time, BattleBots granted a company permission to replicate its coveted Giant Nut trophy. The original is awarded to the team that wins the annual competition, which features fierce, fighting robots, and airs on the Discovery Channel.
By Steve Konick
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