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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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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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Fluid handling microfluidics part
Materials Science
June 24, 2020

VALOX 357 Boasts Strong Chemical, Heat Resistance for Plastic Parts

The Polybutylene Terephthalate’s strong resistance, stability, and processability make it a versatile plastic useful in a variety industries.
By Nicole Hopper
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Elastomeric materials
Tech Tips
June 15, 2020

Minimizing Creep and Stress Relaxation in Elastomeric Parts

Minimizing creep and stress relaxation is a key consideration when designing elastomeric parts.
By Protolabs
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Industry 4.0 Makes Supply Chains More Agile
MFG 360
June 4, 2020

Industry 4.0 Makes Supply Chains More Agile

The emergence of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing is making supply chains more agile.
By Lora Osborn
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CNC machining
Manufacturing Matchup
May 22, 2020

Machining vs. Casting Decision Depends on Volume

The choice of machining vs. casting depends on the quantity of parts to be manufactured.
By Protolabs
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Glass-filled thermoplastic part
Materials Science
April 27, 2020

Fortron 1140L4 PPS Offers High Strength, Resistance for Molded Parts

Fortron’s heat and chemical resistance, electrical properties, and rigidity make it an ideal plastic for the automotive or electronic industries.
By Nicole Hopper
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