The curse of Kickstarter success—raise millions of dollars, but also raise the stakes. Shipping a product to thousands of customers out of a garage as a two-man company is no easy task. Just ask Bruce Shapiro and Micah Roth, co-creators of the … [Read more...]
Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab
Digital manufacturing company Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) has added a suite of capabilities designed specifically to address the on-demand manufacturing needs of the low-volume, high-mix product segment. For years, there has been a gap in … [Read more...]
Accelerate the development of prototype tooling
Model Solution (LRD: London) launched its new ProtoTool program that improves the process for developing prototype tooling. The ProtoTool process saves customer's time and money in the initial tooling process, simplifies the modification process for … [Read more...]
Improving food production, one garden at a time
In this age of non-GMO, home grown and fully traceable produce, backyard food gardening is on the rise. But it’s not without a few challenges—weeding, proper watering, and so on. What if you could automate many tasks required with gardening? Rory … [Read more...]
To quench customer demand fast, drinkware maker turns to digital manufacturing
Tervis Tumbler leverages rapid injection molding for both prototypes and end-use parts Angelo Gentile – Senior Writer, Proto Labs Tervis Tumbler, a Florida-based maker of drinkware, has developed a plastic, insulated wine glass that customers … [Read more...]
The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together
In plastic injection molding, 3D printing of cores that include conformal cooling channels are set to become more of a mainstream choice. But there are a few rules that apply when creating such parts for plastic injection molding. Gordon Styles, … [Read more...]
How insert molding saves labor
Insert molding is the process of overmolding thermoplastic material around a preformed component (an insert) to create a finished part that incorporates multiple materials. The inserts are generally metal parts used to reinforce the mechanical … [Read more...]
How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding
Designers in medical device and health industries can benefit from integrating 3D printing, machining, and injection molding from prototyping to production and even during the post-launch phase of products. Todd Nelson, Proto Labs Using … [Read more...]
Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding
Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, officially launched its insert molding service at Pacific Design & Manufacturing in Anaheim this week, expanding on the company’s rapid injection … [Read more...]
Design tips when using overmolding
Proto Labs recently introduced an overmolding service to its line up of prototyping and production services. This capability can produce 25 to 10,000+ custom overmolded parts in 15 days or less. This process suits prototyping and low-volume … [Read more...]
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