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Proto Labs adds PolyJet technology to its 3D printing service offering

March 29, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the addition of PolyJet technology to its industrial 3D printing service at Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo in Cleveland. PolyJet … [Read more...] about Proto Labs adds PolyJet technology to its 3D printing service offering

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Material Jetting, Service Bureau News Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

How insert molding saves labor

March 16, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about How insert molding saves labor

Filed Under: Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Industrial, Injection Molding Production, Podcasts Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding

March 10, 2017 By Leslie Langnau 5 Comments

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...] about How to efficiently move from 3D printing to injection molding

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, CNC Milling Machines, Featured, Injection Molding Production, Machining / Milling, Medical, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

How additive services can help you meet your prototyping needs

February 13, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Proto Labs began as a quick turnaround service for subtractive manufacturing designs. Over the last few years, it has expanded its capabilities and offerings, primarily in stereolithography and metal laser sintering. So if you’re not familiar with … [Read more...] about How additive services can help you meet your prototyping needs

Filed Under: Service Bureau News Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Working with metal materials for additive manufacturing

February 13, 2017 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

Perhaps more than any other manufacturing process, additive manufacturing works best when you match the material to the right additive process. Some of the challenges, though, are: --many additive processes suggest proprietary versions of … [Read more...] about Working with metal materials for additive manufacturing

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Directed Energy Deposition, Featured, Industrial, Leslie's blog, Materials, Medical, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding

February 7, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Proto Labs introduces rapid insert molding

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

3D printing’s next dimension

December 12, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Leaders in the 3D printing industry give insights into where 3D printing / additive manufacturing will go next. Angelo Gentile, Technical Writer, Proto Labs The higher profile industrial-grade 3D printing / additive manufacturing has … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s next dimension

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Featured, Industries Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing

October 31, 2016 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

Space exploration fuels David Deng’s sense of wonder and his desire to help humanity expand to that final frontier. At the same time, the University of Minnesota aerospace engineering student is well grounded about the challenges he and the student … [Read more...] about Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Podcasts Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Using injection molding to reduce part count

September 29, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

3D printing is often viewed as the best technology to use to reduce part count. But there are times when injection molding serves this function better. For Smalley, an Illinois-based wave-spring manufacturer that serves aerospace, automotive, oil … [Read more...] about Using injection molding to reduce part count

Filed Under: Industrial, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

Design tips when using overmolding

September 26, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Design tips when using overmolding

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, News, Rapid Prototyping, Service Bureau News Tagged With: Proto Labs Inc.

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