Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), an online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, officially launched its overmolding service — expanding on the company’s rapid injection molding offerings. This new capability can produce 25 to 10,000+ custom … [Read more...]
Which is better, 3D printing or injection molding?
Some of the most popular articles featured on MakePartsFast involve 3D printing and injection molding; should you use one versus another, when and how do you move from one process to the other; and best design practices and tips when working with … [Read more...]
3D printing and injection molding: Behind the making of a compact drone
Listen in as two aerospace engineers (who sound alike because they are twins) describe how they developed the Sprite, a small, durable drone that collapses to the size of a water bottle. This drone offers an alternative to larger, generally … [Read more...]
3D printing versus injection molding
Many 3D printing proponents say 3D printing is a great alternative to injection molding for your mold needs. But is it really? Here’s a look at the arguments for and against. Kip Hanson, Contributing writer Additive manufacturing, also known … [Read more...]
Will 3D Printing be the demise of Plastic Injection Molding?
By Denny Scher Some observers of the plastics manufacturing industry, especially those with a vested interest, would like to have you believe that 3D printing is going to be the demise of injection molding. While there are certainly cases where 3D … [Read more...]
Compact drone wins Proto Labs’ Cool Idea! award
Small in size, the Sprite drone offers alternative to larger quadcopter drones The developers of the Sprite, a small, durable drone that offers an alternative to larger, generally more fragile quadcopter drones, have received the latest Proto Labs … [Read more...]
Injection molding helps make healing fun
As most health care practitioners know, getting a patient to follow directions is often the hardest task, especially when you are working with such age groups as the elderly and children. An innovative developer of respiratory therapy systems decided … [Read more...]
Proto Labs launches rapid Magnesium injection molding service
Proto Labs, Inc. introduced magnesium injection molding into its current rapid manufacturing services. This injection molding process helps engineers prototype using the same materials and processes used for the final part production. In addition, … [Read more...]
Albright Technologies adds silicone injection molding
Albright Technologies announced the introduction of liquid silicone injection molding services for prototype and low volume production purposes. Albright recently acquired several injection molding presses for its operation. All of the presses … [Read more...]
How to move from 3D printing to injection molding
Additive manufacturing has a firm place in product development, but how and when do you transition from 3D printing to molding? Jean Thilmany, Proto Labs Call it 3D printing or call it additive manufacturing, the terms are often used … [Read more...]
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