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...]
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...]
How additive services can help you meet your prototyping needs
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...]
Working with metal materials for additive manufacturing
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...]
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...]
3D printing’s next dimension
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...]
Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
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...]
Using injection molding to reduce part count
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...]
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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