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Complex, 8mm object produced by xolography
Eye on Innovation
January 13, 2021

New Process and Material Advance Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

A speedier method for one of the fastest 3D printing processes and new light-sensing, color changing material top this month’s search for innovation.
By Nicole Hopper
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Rob Bodor, VP & GM, Protolabs
Digital Manufacturing
December 14, 2020

Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas Named Successor to Company’s President and CEO

Our Board of Directors has unanimously elected Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas, Robert Bodor, to succeed Vicki Holt as our President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2021.
By Protolabs
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Custom  injection-molded part
Digital Manufacturing
December 7, 2020

2020: Agile Sourcing, Swift Pivots Helped Industry Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, agile sourcing and swift pivots helped the manufacturing industry fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Steve Konick
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Clear 3D Printing: Material and Design Considerations
MFG 360
November 11, 2020

How to 3D Print Clear and Translucent Plastic Parts

Explore options available for building and post-processing clear parts for 3D printing.
By Protolabs
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Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs’ Needs
Industry Spotlight
October 28, 2020

Digital Manufacturing Supports National Labs' Needs

Digital manufacturing methods fit National Labs' low-volume, multi-iteration, on-demand needs.
By Ryan Peterson
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3D CAD models
Tech Tips
August 20, 2020

The Benefits of Moving from 2D Drawings to 3D CAD Files

Moving from 2D drawings to 3D CAD technology offers multiple advantages.
By John Carrington
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Inconel 718
Materials Science
August 11, 2020

Inconel 718: A Workhorse Material for Additive Manufacturing

Inconel 718 is a go-to material for additive manufacturing of metal parts.
By Protolabs
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Digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Digital Manufacturing
July 28, 2020

Artificial Intelligence Brings Efficiencies to Digital Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence brings efficiencies, flexibility to digital manufacturing
By Rob Bodor and Rich Baker
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FOAM-iT
The Digital Thread
July 24, 2020

PODCAST: COVID-19’s Impact on Supply Chains and the Role of Digital Manufacturing

The recent triple whammy of political, medical, and economic volatility has hit manufacturing hard. Some companies are finding novel ways to cope with supply chain and emergency parts issues.
By Protolabs
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Additive manufacturing and 3D printing myths and facts
MFG 360
July 20, 2020

Top 10 Myths of Additive Manufacturing

Explore top myths about 3D printing and get the straight facts about this revolutionary technology from additive manufacturing expert Terry Wohlers.
By Terry Wohlers
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Post-Printing for Polyjet
Digital Manufacturing
July 17, 2020

Post-Printing Automation Accelerates PolyJet Process

Post-printing automation accelerates PolyJet's 3D printing process and improves efficiencies.
By Ryan Hoag
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Robotic arm block prep machine
MFG 360
July 14, 2020

How a Digital Approach to CNC Machining Enables Speed

Speed to market is key in product design. Here we break down how digital manufacturing achieves this with tips on sourcing the right digital supplier.
By Nicole Hopper
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