The goal--make parts fast. The challenge, make prototype parts fast with custom materials. This was the goal of engineers at HP Inc.’s New Product Innovation Team based in Corvallis, Oregon. HP Inc. controls the largest share (approximately 36%) … [Read more...]
Proto Labs agrees to Acquire RAPID Manufacturing Group, expanding services with sheet metal fabrication
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled manufacturing, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held company Rapid Manufacturing Group, LLC (“RAPID”). RAPID is a New Hampshire-based custom parts supplier … [Read more...]
The art of motion—injection molding and achieving quality at scale
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 expands 3D Printing service with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled, rapid manufacturing, has announced the addition of Multi Jet Fusion to its suite of 3D printing technologies. The production-grade 3D printing technology, developed by HP, builds fully … [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...]
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...]
Proto Labs to acquire Alphaform AG
Proto Labs, Inc. strengthened its additive manufacturing offering with the announcement that it has reached agreement in principle to acquire select assets and operations of Alphaform, AG subject to standard terms and conditions of … [Read more...]
Medical-grade liquid silicone rubber
Proto Labs Inc. introduced medical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) material to its quick-turn injection molding capabilities. The rapid manufacturing company now offers Dow Corning QP1-250 moldable silicone in addition to its standard and … [Read more...]
3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid
The wearable device market is exploding. One type of wearable product focuses on collecting data on your sleep, but that’s about all it does--collect data. Thus, there’s a gap between gathering data and then using that information to improve your … [Read more...]
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