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Medical-grade liquid silicone rubber

May 4, 2015 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

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...] about Medical-grade liquid silicone rubber

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Materials, Medical, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: protolabs

3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid

April 14, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about 3D printing is helping engineers create a smart earplug sleep aid

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Consumer Products, Injection Molding Production, News, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping, Vat Photopolymerization Tagged With: protolabs

FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs

August 4, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about FineLine Prototyping acquired by Proto Labs

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Leslie's blog, Machining / Milling, Medical, News, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus Tagged With: protolabs

Proto Labs to launch liquid silicone rubber injection molding process

March 20, 2014 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

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...] about Proto Labs to launch liquid silicone rubber injection molding process

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

Jump start your innovation with the Cool Idea Awards program

December 30, 2013 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Jump start your innovation with the Cool Idea Awards program

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production, Leslie's blog, Machining / Milling, Materials, News, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping Tagged With: protolabs

Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging

July 25, 2013 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

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...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging

Filed Under: Consumer Products, Injection Molding Production, Podcasts, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid Prototyping, Subtractive Fabrication Tagged With: protolabs

Electric Screwdriver designed for tight spaces awarded Cool Idea! Award by Proto Labs

June 19, 2013 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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...] about Electric Screwdriver designed for tight spaces awarded Cool Idea! Award by Proto Labs

Filed Under: CNC Milling Machines, Consumer Products, Industrial, Injection Molding Production, Rapid Injection Molding Tagged With: protolabs

The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient

February 22, 2013 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The ReMotion Knee, a low cost prosthetic knee joint, is the latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award from Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded parts. Proto Labs launched the Cool Idea! Award in 2011 to give … [Read more...] about The ReMotion Knee named Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient

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

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