Construction, Engineering, International
3D Printed Plastic Prototypes, Whats Next?
ProtoLabs
In reality, there is no perfect development path for a product. Prototyping and testing can take several phases, and your needs may change over time as you meet different volume, technical, or geometric requirements. Likewise, manufacturing technologies constantly evolve and bring new opportunities for your product development plan that arent always widely recognised. Our guide considers your options after 3D printing your prototypes, you may use the same technology or transition to another process for final prototyping and testing, such as injection moulding.
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
3D Printing, Design Fundamentals
ProtoLabs
This training course is designed for engineers and designers with a basic understanding of 3D printing, to help further your understanding of 3D printing, how to choose the right technology and material for your parts, and how to design with manufacturability in mind to design more effective and cost-efficient parts. This course is available for free and all materials are provided upfront so you are able to learn at your own pace.
Online Course
Construction
3DP Technologies White Paper
ProtoLabs
How to leverage additive manufacturing to build better products. From prototyping to production this white paper offers technical guidance to getting the best out of 3D printing technologies when considering product development and design complexities.
Literature
Construction
3DP White Paper
ProtoLabs
This white paper addresses the selection of the right material for 3D printing. Materials must be suited to the application in order to have successful results. The properties of any material become increasingly important as a product progresses from concept and functional prototyping to production. This whitepaper explores how to make the right choices for your project.
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Bridging The Gap Between Prototyping And Production
ProtoLabs
This Insight video that looks into tooling options and how this feeds into the product development cycle.
Training Video
Construction, Engineering, International
Choosing The Right Manufacturing Source
ProtoLabs
A unique presentation on the first stages of product development in a consultative and informative format to support getting your product to market. This video investigates manufacturing resources available and evaluates the pros and cons of each in a relatable format that can also become a ‘go-to’ resource for the future.
Training Video
Construction, Engineering, International
CNC Machining, Design Fundamentals
ProtoLabs
This training course is designed for engineers and designers to further their understanding of how to design for CNC machined parts, considering manufacturability and aesthetics to design more effective and cost-efficient parts. This course is available for free and all materials are provided upfront so you are able to learn at your own pace.
Online Course
Construction, Engineering, International
Combining part assemblies with additive manufacturing
ProtoLabs
Additive manufacturing, or industrial 3D printing, is moving from its original prototyping function into the realm of final production parts, New frontiers of part design are being opened that even 10 years ago would not have been possible, In this guide, we help you find the right opportunities to consolidate multi-part assemblies into single components with industrial 3D printing,
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Construction, Engineering, International
Design Essentials – Design To Prototype
ProtoLabs
This audio piece encapsulates the full journey of design to prototype, examining the various design resources available and explains what potential pitfalls could impact the workflow of engineers and designers. Available in a format that can become a ‘go-to’ resource for the future.
Training Video
Construction
Design for Mouldability Volume 1
ProtoLabs
Whether you’re new to the injection-moulding process or a veteran of manufacturing, our comprehensive Designing for Mouldability white paper is a quick reference guide to wall thicknesses, surface finishes, tolerances, materials, and other thermoplastic moulding insights.
Literature
Construction
Design for Mouldability Volume 2
ProtoLabs
In our second volume on designing parts for mouldability, we dig deeper into some of the more complicated design challenges that product designers and engineers face
Literature
Construction
Designing for the DMLS process
ProtoLabs
This webinar provides technical insights about how to design parts effectively for manufacture with Direct Metal Laser Sintering - aka DMLS. The topics covered include, what DMLS is, how it works and when it should be used, as well as important process and design considerations for engineers to keep in mind. Attendees will also have the chance to see how a DMLS manufactured part has been used in the real world in a truly exceptional case study.
Webinar
Construction, Engineering, International
Designing the Future, The Benefits of Additive Manufacturing to Oil and Gas
ProtoLabs
Whilst the Oil & Gas industry is showing an increasing interest in additive manufacturing, lack of trust and knowledge in the technology has slowed progress, This report aims to highlight challenges and significant opportunities relating to the adoption of 3D printing in the Oil and Gas industry,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Digital Manufacturing for the Medical Industry, Volume 1
ProtoLabs
Utilised across the medical industry, digital manufacturing can help you quickly and easily develop designs and whip up new prototypes, In this comprehensive guide, we take a deeper look into how digital manufacturing has supported the industry and what the future looks like, Including top tips and knowledge from our experts, this guide covers everything from medical applications to transitioning from prototyping to production to real-life examples,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Digital Manufacturing for the Medical Industry, Volume 2
ProtoLabs
With increasing pressures to meet tight deadlines, continuously innovate and improve, and provide more personalised healthcare, digital manufacturing is one technology that is becoming invaluable to the future success of the medical industry, Taking a deeper dive into prosthetics, dentistry, implants, medical devices and surgical instruments, this guide details how digital manufacturing can help accelerate development and market introduction, achieve faster turnarounds and better solutions for medical professionals and patients, support customizable and personalized healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and achieve better results fast and more cost effectively,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Digital Manufacturing Guide
ProtoLabs
This comprehensive digital manufacturing guide provides all the information you need to cut costs, improve efficiency and speed up your development cycle, Protolabs' One-Stop Guide to Digital Manufacturing details the entire production process from quoting through to production, and provides a detailed breakdown of the different types of services our team provides,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Digital manufacturing revolution in marine, defence and maritime industries
ProtoLabs
Are you maximising digitalisation and automation? In a fast-evolving sector, it is imperative that defence and marine manufacturers are putting in place mechanisms to innovate their current processes to stay competitive within the market, A key strategic area of development is to adopt new operating methods through outsourcing specific functions, for example, digital manufacturing, This white paper looks at how digital manufacturing is currently supporting defence and marine sectors, and how it can further support innovation and digitalisation goals through 3D printing, CNC machining and injection moulding,
Literature
Construction
From Prototype to Production
ProtoLabs
In this webinar, Stephen Dyson, Product Marketing Manager at Proto Labs, shares his technical insights about how to manage the transition between prototyping and production using digital manufacturing methods. The topics covered include, Project scoping, concept to prototype, design feasibility, on-demand production, mould considerations and key project considerations.
Webinar
Construction
Industry 4.0 Automated Connectivity
ProtoLabs
In this seminar we discuss how web-connected manufacturing processes based on advanced automation and robotics, are delivering unparalleled levels of productivity, quality, and efficiency, opening the door to wholly new business models, such as servitisation, and build-to-order. Industry 4.0 isn’t just a different approach to manufacturing, it’s also an entirely new take on supply chain management.
Seminar
Construction, Engineering, International
Injection Moulding, Design Fundamentals
ProtoLabs
This training course is designed for engineers and designers with a basic understanding of injection moulding part design to further their understanding of how to design for injection moulding parts, considering manufacturability and aesthetics to design more effective and cost-efficient parts. This course is available for free and all materials are provided upfront so you are able to learn at your own pace.
Online Course
Construction, Engineering, International
Life-cycle analysis (LCA), challenges and solutions
ProtoLabs
With sustainability near the top of most organisations' agendas, Protolabs teamed up with Design Council and designers to bring together their collective experience of life cycle analysis and how to develop more sustainable products and solutions, In this guide, this experience has come together to provide you with tips and advice on how to bring more sustainable solutions to fruition, Not only does this guide identify some of the common problems that you will face but it also identifies solutions to overcome them,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Material alternatives for plastic injection moulding
ProtoLabs
Navigating supply chain issues is a constant challenge, especially in times of material shortages, So we looked at the more commonly used materials and compiled a list of substitution options that can serve well as replacements, Choosing which ones to use will depend on material properties and the intended functions of your parts, Each section delves into those material properties and reasoning behind the alternative recommendations to provide insight into additional resin options,
Literature
Construction
Prototyping Processes
ProtoLabs
This white paper will help readers choose the correct process for their project. Information about strength, finish and material properties are provided to further facilitate this choice.
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Scientific moulding helps ensure repeatable part function
ProtoLabs
Scientific, decoupled, and intelligent moulding are commonly used terms within the plastics industry to describe an injection moulding methodology that allows for consistent, repeatable parts to be efficiently produced in a system with many sources of variation, This guide covers the basic steps in setting up this process in order to create the most accurate, repeatable moulded parts for you,
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
The Robotics Manufacturing Status Report
ProtoLabs
An Engineers guide to understanding the state of the art in hardware, materials, and the future of robotics manufacturing. Based on feedback from key players within the Robotics industry, this comprehensive guide provides you with an overview of the current state of the robotics industry and the future of robotics.
Literature
Construction, Engineering, International
Your Complete Guide to Space and Digital Manufacturing
ProtoLabs
From motor hubs to structural components, antenna fixtures to battery assembly, digital manufacturing is helping the space industry to quickly design and test new product developments to accelerate speed to market and help you stay ahead of the competition. In this learning guide, Protolabs experts have combined their industry expertise and knowledge to help you make the most of the technology for your product developments, covering industry trends, material choices, production methods, post-processing options, and how to choose the right supplier.
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