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...] about How to move from 3D printing to injection molding
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Low-Alloy steel for Metal Injection Molding
Product designers and engineers can now get injection-molded low-alloy steel prototypes and low-volume production parts at rapid manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. The company has added two nickel steel materials (Catamold FN02 and FN0205) and a … [Read more...] about Low-Alloy steel for Metal Injection Molding
Optical liquid silicone rubber introduced at Proto Labs
Injection-molded optical LSR shines new light into product development possibilities Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, … [Read more...] about Optical liquid silicone rubber introduced at Proto Labs
Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
A debate is going on in the additive manufacturing and manufacturing world, with some proponents pushing for the elimination of traditional manufacturing methods (such as CNCs and injection molding) in favor of solely additive manufacturing. For … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
DMLS helps develop “plug-n-play” urban bike
San Francisco is an ideal backdrop for a bike culture to thrive. Its temperatures remain consistently mild year-round, and its landscape seamlessly blends hills, streets and shoreline. Bicyclists commute to work, run errands, transport groceries (and … [Read more...] about DMLS helps develop “plug-n-play” urban bike
Wearable power charger gets to market faster with injection molding
Young innovators are discovering interesting ways to power wearable devices. This latest invention, AMPY, is a winner of Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. Not only can it give your smart wearable tech a power boost when batteries run low, it can help … [Read more...] about Wearable power charger gets to market faster with injection molding
Proto Labs Cool Idea! winner launches Kickstarter campaign
A couple of months ago, we published a story on an innovative thruster that can be used to remotely operate underwater vehicles and small surface vessels for aquatic exploration. One of the defining features of this thruster is that it is an … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! winner launches Kickstarter campaign
Innovative thruster wins a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award
For engineer and BlueRobotics co- founder, Rustom Jehangir, the problem was expensive thrusters. Specifically, thrusters used to remotely operate underwater vehicles and small surface vessels for aquatic exploration. Jehangir knows that there is … [Read more...] about Innovative thruster wins a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award
Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Proto Labs, Inc. Launches New Additive Manufacturing Service
Selecting the right materials for your parts
There are more than 85,000 commercial options for plastic materials listed in materials databases, and within those, there are 45 polymer families which can be broadly classified into two categories: thermosets and thermoplastics. Proto Labs … [Read more...] about Selecting the right materials for your parts