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...]
FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs
A couple of months ago, we reported that Proto Labs acquired FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. This move enables Proto Labs to offer a wider range of prototyping services, now that it has added additive … [Read more...]
Proto Labs to launch liquid silicone rubber injection molding process
At BIOMEDevice Boston at the Boston Convention & Expo Center, March 26-27, 2014, Proto Labs will announce that their liquid silicone rubber injection molding process is available through their Protomold Injection Molding Service. Liquid silicone … [Read more...]
Jump start your innovation with the Cool Idea Awards program
Do you have a great idea but are not sure where to begin? Then check out the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award program. Over the past years, this program has helped innovators take their idea to manufacturing, then on to market. Make Parts Fast has covered … [Read more...]
Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
A dying phone battery and no access to a charger is no problem for carriers of the Everpurse, the latest recipient of the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. From the outside, Everpurse looks like a stylish purse. However, built into its inner wall is a … [Read more...]
Electric Screwdriver designed for tight spaces awarded Cool Idea! Award by Proto Labs
An electric screwdriver designed for tight spaces, the Tantrum, by Flipout Screwdrivers, has received a Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. Proto Labs, a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection-molded parts, launched the Cool Idea! Award to help … [Read more...]
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