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Best practices when working with Stereolithography

May 21, 2018 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Eric Utley, Applications Engineer, Proto Labs, Inc. Engineers have several options for their prototyping needs; machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Each has benefits, drawbacks, and cost metrics. Of the multiple additive … [Read more...] about Best practices when working with Stereolithography

Filed Under: Materials, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: protolabs

What’s the right material for SL or injection molding applications?

May 21, 2018 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Tony Holtz, applications engineer, Proto Labs Inc. The range of choices available for a prototype or production process can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when selecting a material for either stereolithography (SL) or … [Read more...] about What’s the right material for SL or injection molding applications?

Filed Under: Consumer Products, Industrial, Materials, Medical Tagged With: protolabs

Protolabs expands manufacturing capacity

March 20, 2018 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) has purchased a new manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park, Minn., the latest step the digital manufacturing company has taken to expand its prototyping and low-volume production capacity. The company has also recently … [Read more...] about Protolabs expands manufacturing capacity

Filed Under: News Tagged With: protolabs

How HP Inc. slashes design cycle time

December 20, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about How HP Inc. slashes design cycle time

Filed Under: Consumer Products, Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: protolabs

Proto Labs agrees to Acquire RAPID Manufacturing Group, expanding services with sheet metal fabrication

November 21, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Proto Labs agrees to Acquire RAPID Manufacturing Group, expanding services with sheet metal fabrication

Filed Under: Machining / Milling, Service Bureau News Tagged With: protolabs

The art of motion—injection molding and achieving quality at scale

September 14, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about The art of motion—injection molding and achieving quality at scale

Filed Under: Entertainment, Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: protolabs

Proto Labs expands 3D Printing service with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology

August 8, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Proto Labs expands 3D Printing service with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology

Filed Under: 3D Printers, News, Service Bureau News Tagged With: protolabs

Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab

July 17, 2017 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

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...] about Proto Labs offers on-demand manufacturing for low-volume custom molded parts and opens a metrology lab

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Machining / Milling, Rapid Injection Molding, Service Bureau News Tagged With: protolabs

Improving food production, one garden at a time

June 21, 2017 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

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...] about Improving food production, one garden at a time

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, News Tagged With: protolabs

To quench customer demand fast, drinkware maker turns to digital manufacturing

June 12, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about To quench customer demand fast, drinkware maker turns to digital manufacturing

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: protolabs

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