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As an engineering designer, there is a lot to be said for keeping a design simple. Just because you can achieve more complex shapes and more precision does not mean that your part needs it, and often costs you more. This insight provides tips on designing for 3 axis CNC machining.

20240119-Protolabs Insight: 3-Axis CNC Machining

Metal parts have always been the gold standard in applications, so it may come as surprising that many industries are now replacing metal parts with plastic injection-moulded ones. This video looks at some reasons for this including, weight, finishes, strength, longevity, recyclability, cost.

20240119-Protolabs Insight: Replacing Metal with Plastics

Getting the right material is just as important as how the part is machined, the wrong decision can cost money. This video will go through some key CNC materials, looking in detail at their costs, characteristics and how to create your own shortlist.

20240119-Protolabs Insight: CNC Material Selection

Looking to reduce costs by outsourcing production to a rapid manufacturer? This video looks at the things to consider with this in mind including, speed, bridge tooling, cost per part, multi-cavity moulds, supply chain risks and product life cycles.

20240119-Protolabs Insight: On Demand Manufacturing

Every startup inherently possesses significant risk, so mitigating risk is crucial to achieve business success. Here are some strategies to de-risk a startup, including finding the right partners to help grow the business.

The Art of De-risking a Hardware Startup

Color, Material, and Function (CMF) are three things to consider when designing a new product. When used appropriately and combined with additive manufacturing, they can help set your product apart from competition when others have brand recognition, lower price, or better technical specs.

Functional Aesthetics in Additive Manufacturing

Designing a product for full color 3D printing can be a bit of a nightmare because you need a way to convert your files into the file extension type that allows you to print without losing the design intention. Read further to learn how I do it at Stratasys.

What is DFAM vs Design for Rendering

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