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Orange part
Digital Manufacturing
April 27, 2023

Traceability in Manufacturing and Why it Matters

Explore how digital manufacturing techniques aid in process traceability for injection molding.
By Protolabs
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Supply Chain
April 17, 2023

How a Modified, Just-in-Time Manufacturing Approach Evolved for Supply Chains

Just-in-time manufacturing was created to cure supply chain woes, but something happened…
By Bernie Henderson
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Supply Chain
April 3, 2023

Top Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022

It’s been tough for companies around the world recently. Find out what disrupted business in 2022.
By Protolabs
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People working in warehouse
Supply Chain
March 24, 2023

Friendshoring Can Mitigate Supply Risks, But Getting There is Tricky

One of the latest trends in supply chain strategies is friendshoring—find out why!
By Bernie Henderson
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Tour around the Protolabs injection molding facility
Partnerships
March 13, 2023

University of Minnesota Competition Pairs Product Innovation with Digital Manufacturing

University of Minnesota Competition Pairs Product Innovation with Digital Manufacturing
By Protolabs
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Industry Spotlight
March 8, 2023

Celebrating International Women’s Day by Spotlighting Women in Manufacturing

A look at the past, present, and future of women in manufacturing
By Protolabs
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Medical device
Industry Spotlight
February 28, 2023

On-Demand Manufacturing Bolsters Medical Device Innovation

On-demand digital manufacturing adds speed, reliability, and quality to production of medical parts
By Protolabs
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Green plastic part
Tech Tips
February 7, 2023

Understanding Injection Molding Tolerances

Why is tolerancing critical in the molding process? It ensures your parts are made accurately and function properly.
By Protolabs
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Bronze CNC part
Material Matters
February 3, 2023

Choosing the Right Material for Heat Exchangers

When it comes to keeping your products cool, finding the right material to draw off heat is critical.
By Protolabs
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Charging electric vehicle
MFG 360
January 31, 2023

City Buses Chart New Course to Join EV Revolution

The electric vehicle boom is in full swing and has recently expanded to mass transit, such as buses.
By Protolabs
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Green plastic part
Tech Tips
January 23, 2023

How to Avoid Flash on Injection-Molded Parts

Flash in never desirable in injection-molded parts. Find out how to design to avoid it.
By Protolabs
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Charging electric vehicle
Eye on Innovation
January 20, 2023

Innovation Fuels Renewable Energy’s Growth Surge

The global renewable energy market is growing. EVs, geothermal energy, and solar power lead the way.
By Protolabs
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