A deeper look at some reasons for choosing plastic over metal including weight, finishes, strength, longevity, recyclability, cost.
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The design cube has been Protolabs' staple design aid for decades, this video takes a deeper look into the design cube and all the features and capabilities on display and how you can avoid certain design and cosmetic issues.
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3D printing benefits many businesses in varying industries and sectors. The technology – also known as additive manufacturing – is a fast, easy way to create prototypes in-house, and to manufacture tools and end-use products.
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We are constantly looking for better ways to communicate geometry from nTopology to other software and manufacturing processes as efficiently and cleanly as possible. George Allen proposes a new interoperability methodology based on our approach to geometry.
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Delve into the variety of filament options available and discover how to select the perfect material to meet the specific requirements of your 3D printed projects.
Hydropower plants around the world have been equipped with components from Voith Hydro for over 140 years. As a full-service provider of hydroelectric power plant equipment, Voith is one of the world’s leading manufacturers.
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The European data platform Gaia-X is shaping up in a practical way. Factory pioneers in Kaiserslautern have begun the setup of networked production at three locations: SmartFactory-KL (SF-KL), DFKI (IFS), and TU Kaiserslautern (WSKL Department).
When manufacturers in the aircraft industry construct jet engines for civil and military aircrafts, they must move a great number of parts and tools from the tooling center to the assembly line, in another building, on a daily basis.
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Create durable prototypes, end-use production parts with HP’s additive manufacturing technology
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At first glance the parts that SLS and MJF produce may seem similar, but a closer look reveals there are some key differences that may sway you to using one over the other.
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A revolutionary new training aid that aims to reduce injury and improve performance for boxers during bag and pad work is being exported all over the world, including to the training camp of US superstar boxer Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, protégé of the legend that is Floyd Mayweather.
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When talking about industries that use 3D printing you probably don't expect to hear fashion and jewellery. These industries are increasingly turning to 3D printing due to its ability to produce fine details, iterate designs quickly and display quality finishes.
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Determined to build the world’s most powerful two-stroke engine, Protolabs is giving this self-proclaimed “normal guy with an obsession with two-stroke engines” a helping hand.
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It’s not often that a product is created as a result of the union of two great passions. But that’s the auspicious start for 9Barista, the world’s first jet-engineered stovetop espresso machine – the brainchild of mechanical engineer William Playford.
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The InspirON ‘Hackathon Challenge’, a product design competition from Protolabs, invites you to share a design for a hand tool that prioritizes life cycle analysis and sustainability. The winner can receive up to $28,000 in manufacturing support.
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