In this Insight video, Protolabs take a closer look at knit lines – covering what they are, how they are caused, problems they can cause and how to avoid them (or at least minimise their effects!)
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When designing plastic or metal parts, your material’s mechanical, physical, thermal, and electrical properties are often critical
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The cloud accelerates innovation by enabling reducing the need for investment through pay-as-you-go models and increasing collaborative design opportunities.
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Jigs, grips and fixtures are used in manufacturing to ensure that component parts can be produced accurately over many cycles or iterations. The jig supports and holds a workpiece in place, while guiding a machining or cutting tool as it carries out a specific task.
Obtaining suitable parts for the restoration of their vehicles is sometimes a challenge for fans of vintage cars. Since these parts are usually no longer manufactured and there are often no digital blueprints (CAD) available, which must first be created for a faithful reproduction.
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Reverse engineering is the process that identifies a physical object’s properties by performing a comprehensive analysis of its structure, functions and operations.
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Production technology is moving quickly. This means that you can now customise and mass customise products more cost effectively than ever before. In this Insight video we look at how you can use this new manufacturing technology without breaking the bank.
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For a startup manufacturer getting that first product right is crucial for your reputation and future sales. First impressions really do count when you are building up your company and brand equity.
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In a two-part series of Insight videos we look closely at Industry 4.0 starting with a brief history lesson about the previous industrial revolutions.
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Cloud manufacturing offers a sustainable and accessible model for innovators of all sizes.
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Manufacturing throughout the product life cycle
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Stretch your budget with these injection moulding design recommendations
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