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Two popular plastic materials used across industries for its transparency, but key differences exist based on your application.

ABS and polypropylene (PP) are strong contenders for many projects, but what are the differences?

Elastomers and silicone, molding and printing: so many choices these days to make your medical parts

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.

Choosing the best translucent material for your molded parts isn’t always crystal clear. There are quite a few things to think about before making your final choice of materials and design.

1018 and 4140 steel are two popular material choices. Here are factors to consider when choosing between the two.

These hard, versatile materials are perfect for use in projects that require high resistance to wear, abrasion, and chemicals.

Fabricated sheet metal parts are prevalent in computer electronics components.

Consider these factors before choosing between a hard or soft metal for machining.

3D printing and injection molding work well for plastic parts. Which is better? It depends.

Recent enhancements at Protolabs have expanded our list of sheet metal fabrication capabilities.