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Robot on white background
Cool Idea Award
August 14, 2023

University KREPS Capsule Set for Space Launch with Protolabs 3D-Printed Parts

Protolabs grant funds 3D printing for university space capsule slated for space travel
By Protolabs
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CNC and 3D printed parts
Digital Manufacturing
August 3, 2023

3D Printing vs. CNC Machining: Understanding the Differences Between These Technologies

Comparing 3D printing and CNC machining for your parts is easier with these five considerations.
By Protolabs
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Sheet Metal manufacturing
Tech Tips
August 2, 2023

3 Ways to Accelerate Sheet Metal Part Production

Explore how to accelerate lead times for your sheet metal parts with these design tips.
By Protolabs
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Supply Chain
July 27, 2023

A Mid-Year Supply Chain Check-In with Protolabs Procurement

The Protolabs global procurement team weighs in on the current state of supply chains
By Protolabs
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CNC anodized parts
Tech Tips
July 17, 2023

Comparing Type II and Type III Anodizing for Machined Parts

Which anodizing type is best for your machined parts? Explore the differences.
By Protolabs
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Robot on white background
Cool Idea Award
June 21, 2023

Building a Bimodal Quadruped Robot with a Manufacturing Hand from Protolabs’ Cool Idea Award

The Cool Idea Award manufacturing grant funds 3D printing for collegiate bimodal robot
By Protolabs
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Supply Chain
June 13, 2023

Five Effective Strategies for Strengthening Your Supply Chain

Economic, political, and other disruptions make it important to strengthen your supply chain.
By Protolabs
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Clear part
Materials Science
June 8, 2023

TPE vs. Silicone: Comparing Elastomers for Medical Applications

Elastomers and silicone, molding and printing: so many choices these days to make your medical parts
By Protolabs
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Bloodsport bot
BattleBots
June 6, 2023

Protolabs Provides ASAP Manufacturing for our Favorite BattleBot

Protolabs comes in clutch for Bloodsport, amid post-match destruction
By Protolabs
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Protolabs logo and Hackaday logo
Sustainability
May 30, 2023

Supporting Sustainable Innovation with the Hackaday Prize Challenge

Protolabs is partnering with Hackaday to support its annual prototyping competition calling for green-minded products.
By Protolabs
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Partnerships
May 22, 2023

MVP Challenge Champs Fueled by Digital Manufacturing

MVP Challenge concludes with Telo walking cane chosen as the crowd favorite
By Protolabs
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Digital Manufacturing
May 3, 2023

ChatGPT and the Future of Design using AI and 3D Printing

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