The Upload

Protolabs kept two Paralympians in competition with rapid turnaround of critical prosthetic parts

We partnered with Bloodsport, machining key bot parts ahead of the new season

Design strong sheet metal parts that incorporate hardware while maintaining structural integrity

Check out these great gifts to give to your favorite engineer for the holidays!

New EDM technology rapidly removes printed parts from build plates, reducing cost and lead time.

Partnering with SEB to launch rocket with 3D-printed components

Properly conceived new product introductions can mean the difference between success or failure.

3D printing offers a wealth of opportunities to iterate rapid prototypes for testing and more.

Keep patients safe! Find out what materials can withstand an autoclave’s blistering heat and steam.

Ever wished you could print in silicone? Well, you can. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of silicone printed parts.

Precision in sheet metal parts is possible, but it takes knowing some important design guidelines to get the parts you want. Fundamental to that is understanding tolerance.

Part orientation is an important but often overlooked design requirement of 3D printing, especially for stereolithography (SLA). Let’s examine the factors that should be considered.