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Accelerating Hardware Prototyping for Startups and Small Companies

Posted On September 27, 2022 By Protolabs
Doing the right things in the prototyping phase is a bit more complex than it looks at first glance. Hardware requires special rules to get the results you need.
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Decoding Fourth Industrial Revolution Buzzwords

Posted On August 4, 2022 By Protolabs
Industry 4.0. is unfolding in real time and the conversation on digitization, automation, and the present and future state of manufacturing is generating quite a buzz. Let’s unpack some common buzzwords we hear on the subject and how they relate to digital manufacturing.
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Design for X: Developing Parts With Different Variables In Mind Can Help You Meet Your Product Life Cycle Goals

Posted On April 16, 2021 By David Giebenhain
A Design for X development approach can help you meet your product life cycle goals.
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Protolabs Acquires Online Manufacturing Platform 3D Hubs

Posted On January 19, 2021 By Protolabs
We’re excited to announce that we will be able to serve even more of your manufacturing needs with the acquisition of 3D Hubs. That’s right, 3D Hubs is joining the Protolabs family to create the world’s largest digital manufacturing platform.
Rob Bodor, VP & GM, Protolabs

Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas Named Successor to Company’s President and CEO

Posted On December 14, 2020 By Protolabs
Our Board of Directors has unanimously elected Protolabs’ VP and GM of Americas, Robert Bodor, to succeed Vicki Holt as our President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2021.
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2020: Agile Sourcing, Swift Pivots Helped Industry Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted On December 7, 2020 By Steve Konick
In 2020, agile sourcing and swift pivots helped the manufacturing industry fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Protolabs Foundation Supports Learning Lab 'Pods'

Posted On September 3, 2020 By Protolabs
Protolabs joins with the Minnesota Business Partnership, Ecolab, Target, and others to support community-based Zoom learning labs.
Digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Brings Efficiencies to Digital Manufacturing

Posted On July 28, 2020 By Rob Bodor and Rich Baker
Artificial intelligence brings efficiencies, flexibility to digital manufacturing
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Post-Printing Automation Accelerates PolyJet Process

Posted On July 17, 2020 By Ryan Hoag
Post-printing automation accelerates PolyJet's 3D printing process and improves efficiencies.
Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold

Machined Parts Help Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold

Posted On February 7, 2020 By Protolabs
Machined Parts for cutting-edge prostheses helped Paralympian 'Monster' Mike Garner Gold at X Games.