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    NASA Envisions Design Differently

    Sept. 3, 2024
    In an experiment between Protolabs and NASA, it took just 36 hours to transform a CAD concept into a functional part, showcasing the future of design and manufacturing where human...
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    Generative Design, Artificial Intelligence and Manufacturing

    June 12, 2024
    Incorporating AI into product development processes may be a complicated endeavor, but it's an inevitable one.
    Sharon Spielman

    Insights from MD&M West: Keynotes, Sessions and Exhibits

    Sharon Spielman
    March 13, 2024
    The medical design and manufacturing event addressed the needs of the growing medical device industry through presentations and exhibits that did not disappoint.
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    Protolabs Network’s Advanced Software Integration Offers Streamlined Collaboration

    March 12, 2024
    The rebranded network unites internal digital factories with a global network of supply partners.
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    The Past, Present and Future of Design for Additive Manufacturing

    March 11, 2024
    When 3D printing moved from a hobby to an industrial process, DfAM had to be codified to prevent hits to the bottom line.
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    Women of Influence in the Machine Design Space

    Sharon Spielman
    March 8, 2024
    This curated collection of content celebrates the remarkable women shaping the machine design landscape.

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    How 3D Printing and CNC are Used in Prosthetics

    Transforming Prosthetics: The Nexus of Technology and Athletic Performance

    May 28, 2024
    Converging subtractive manufacturing through CNC machining and the swift prototyping of additive manufacturing with 3D printing is changing the playing field for adaptive athletes...
    High-Performance Prosthetics for Action Sports

    High-Performance Prosthetics for Action Sports

    May 27, 2024
    BioDapt focuses on providing top-tier lower limb prosthetics specifically designed and manufactured for action sport activities. Its founder, “Monster” Mike Schultz shares insights...

    Empowering Innovation: The Inspiring Journey of “Monster” Mike Schultz in Prosthetic Design, Athletic Achievement

    May 24, 2024
    Discover how Schultz’s collaboration with Protolabs has transformed prosthetic design and enabled state-of-the-art advancements for athletes at all levels—from recreational enthusiasts...

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    Stereolithography: Still Popular After all These Years

    Jan. 2, 2024
    This plastic 3D printing process uses a thermoset liquid, not a thermoplastic, which is UV-cured in layers to form final parts with high precision and detail.
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    Designing a Transformable Solution for Safe Traffic Cam Installation

    Nov. 21, 2023
    When APTUS DesignWorks needed a toolkit that transforms from a briefcase into a workbench for safer traffic cam installation, Protolabs helped from prototype to production.
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    As a subtractive manufacturing process, machining mistakes can be avoided with design best practices.

    5 Common Machining Mistakes to Avoid

    Oct. 30, 2023
    From adding thin walls to raised text to “non-threadable” holes, subtractive manufacturing such as CNC milling is not without its mishaps. Here are ways to avoid some of the most...
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    Using Injection Molding to Design a “Smart” Wheelchair Fit for Family

    Sept. 25, 2023
    To robustly secure plastic housings for the wheelchair accessory, the part incorporated threaded metal inserts into molded plastic housings to improve strength.
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    Before it even hits the factory floor, Industry 4.0 tools can ensure an efficient manufacturing journey.

    Five Considerations for Injection Molding Design

    Sept. 18, 2023
    Keeping moldability top of mind during the design process not only ensures that parts perform as intended, but can help save time and cut down on production costs.
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    University of California, Berkeley students who are part of Space Enterprise Berkeley achieved their impressive goal of throttling and launching the first-ever bi-propellant liquid-fueled rocket powered by a collegiate rocketry team.

    Eureka! Berkeley Space Team Rocket Flies High with 3D-Printed Components

    Aug. 17, 2023
    With 3D printing’s diverse technologies, materials and finishing options, the sky is the limit when it comes to rapid iteration, product development and part production for aerospace...
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    8 Tips for Designing 3D Printed Parts

    Aug. 15, 2023
    Understanding the basic limitations of 3D printing will allow issues to be corrected before they are submitted for an analysis and a quote.