Color can play an important role in product design. Achieving the right color, however, has usually been a challenge. It can take weeks to get the color right. Noted Joel Matthews, Global Product Manager – Secondary Operations at Protolabs, a typical … [Read more...] about Custom color and complete parts made easy
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Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is one of the major technologies in additive manufacturing (AM). It is known for making precise and extremely dense metal parts in single or small-lot quantities. DMLS-made parts are common in medical, aerospace, … [Read more...] about Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Greenhouse-gas detecting drone takes flight with 3D printing
An environmental technician puts on his boots, straps on his instruments and begins the day-long trek through the landfill. He’s searching for methane, a greenhouse gas found in landfills that is 21 times more potent than other greenhouse … [Read more...] about Greenhouse-gas detecting drone takes flight with 3D printing
Protolabs introduces precision color matching on molded parts
Protolabs introduced a color-matching system into its plastic injection molding service. PolyOne’s PINPOINT Express Color and Dosing System, featuring 3M precision dispensing and dosing technologies, allows Protolabs to develop custom colors on site, … [Read more...] about Protolabs introduces precision color matching on molded parts
Protolabs launches production capabilities for metal 3D printing
Digital manufacturing company, Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) launched production capabilities for its metal 3D printing service. These capabilities use secondary processes to improve the strength, dimensional accuracy, and cosmetic appearance of metal … [Read more...] about Protolabs launches production capabilities for metal 3D printing
Protolabs and Wohlers Associates team up for course on Design for Additive Manufacturing
Digital manufacturer Protolabs has teamed with additive manufacturing (AM) consultants Wohlers Associates in a joint effort to accelerate design for manufacturing knowledge around 3D printing. The two organizations will develop an immersive course … [Read more...] about Protolabs and Wohlers Associates team up for course on Design for Additive Manufacturing
Protolabs works with MIT to develop better manufacturing technology
Recent technological advances such as additive manufacturing and even the Internet of Things are spurring renewed interest in manufacturing. While machining and injection molding offer a solid base for making parts, industries are seeing new … [Read more...] about Protolabs works with MIT to develop better manufacturing technology
Novel ear care medical device wins Protolabs Cool Idea! Award
Every year more than 12 million Americans visit their physicians for impacted earwax removal. This condition occurs when enough earwax accumulates to cause symptoms such as pain, fullness, itching, odor, tinnitus, discharge, cough, or hearing loss. … [Read more...] about Novel ear care medical device wins Protolabs Cool Idea! Award
Injection molding helps inventors meet accelerated timeline
A Minneapolis-based startup has developed a “personal malt-house” for those who enjoy home brewing beer. This personal malt-house, the Acro, is from Sprowt Labs. Home and craft brewers have not had a large assortment of home breweries to choose … [Read more...] about Injection molding helps inventors meet accelerated timeline
How to take advantage of additive manufacturing’s continuing advancements
Because Protolabs offers a number of digital manufacturing services, the staff track the continuing advancements in additive manufacturing (also known as industrial 3D printing), injection molding, machining, and materials. Additive manufacturing, in … [Read more...] about How to take advantage of additive manufacturing’s continuing advancements