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See how innovative companies are using rapid manufacturing to solve complex development challenges and launch successful products to market fast.
OVR Technology
OVR Technology turns to Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing at Protolabs to evolve VR experiences
OVR Technology turns to Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing at Protolabs to evolve VR experiences
Lockheed Martin and NASA
Custom sheet metal parts solve storage space limitations—in space—for eventual voyage to Mars.
Custom sheet metal parts solve storage space limitations—in space—for eventual voyage to Mars.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin Brings Exoskeleton to Life with Digital Manufacturing
Parker Hannifin Brings Exoskeleton to Life with Digital Manufacturing
PepsiCo
Global food and beverage brand creates replica Black Panther mask with Multi Jet Fusion
Global food and beverage brand creates replica Black Panther mask with Multi Jet Fusion
Triax Technologies
Tech giant uses molding to trim development time from months to weeks for next-generation printers
Tech giant uses molding to trim development time from months to weeks for next-generation printers
Epson
电子产品巨头利用快速prototyping to enhance comfort, design of Moverio augmented reality glasses
电子产品巨头利用快速prototyping to enhance comfort, design of Moverio augmented reality glasses
FarmBot
Protolabs and its Cool Idea Award help FarmBot reduce manufacturing complexities to meet growing demand for micro-farming
Protolabs and its Cool Idea Award help FarmBot reduce manufacturing complexities to meet growing demand for micro-farming
Harris Corporation
Government contractor Harris Corporation lauds insert molding’s benefits
Government contractor Harris Corporation lauds insert molding’s benefits
Atom Power
Energy startup uses injection molding to revolutionize the circuit breaker industry
Energy startup uses injection molding to revolutionize the circuit breaker industry
Helix Bikes
Bike maker uses machined titanium to create innovative new folding bike model
Bike maker uses machined titanium to create innovative new folding bike model
Wicab
Rapid injection molding helps med device company bring vision to blind
Rapid injection molding helps med device company bring vision to blind
University of Minnesota Rocketry Group
3D printing service boosts rocket project for engineering students
3D printing service boosts rocket project for engineering students
University of Houston
Quick-turn machining helps University of Houston develop futuristic brain-machine exoskeleton for paraplegics
Quick-turn machining helps University of Houston develop futuristic brain-machine exoskeleton for paraplegics
Brunswick Boats
Boat manufacturer charts new course with 3D printing and injection molding
Boat manufacturer charts new course with 3D printing and injection molding
Pontos
French company uses rapid manufacturing to launch a sea change for sailboat winches
French company uses rapid manufacturing to launch a sea change for sailboat winches
Battlebots
Industrial designers clash for robot supremacy on ABC with help from Protolabs
Industrial designers clash for robot supremacy on ABC with help from Protolabs
VSP Optical
Eyewear maker uses rapid injection molding to accelerate design validation in fitness tracker
Eyewear maker uses rapid injection molding to accelerate design validation in fitness tracker
Activated Research Company
3D-printed reactor speeds chemical analysis
3D-printed reactor speeds chemical analysis
Lockheed Martin
Indago drone takes flight with automated design analysis
Indago drone takes flight with automated design analysis
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Exhibition builds ancient civilization with 3D-printed pyramids
Exhibition builds ancient civilization with 3D-printed pyramids
Trinity University and NASA
Prototyping an asteroid retrieval device for space exploration
Prototyping an asteroid retrieval device for space exploration
Sportech
Quick-turn machining helps validate design before large-scale manufacturing
Quick-turn machining helps validate design before large-scale manufacturing
DipJar
Innovative startup uses low-volume injection molding to reduce time to market
Innovative startup uses low-volume injection molding to reduce time to market
Bounce Imaging
Durable plastic components key to development of Explorer tactical ball
Durable plastic components key to development of Explorer tactical ball
TRW Automotive
Rapid injection molding drives development of complex clock spring
Rapid injection molding drives development of complex clock spring
Skyven Technologies
Solar panel system leverages both 3D printing and CNC machining during prototyping
Solar panel system leverages both 3D printing and CNC machining during prototyping
AMPY
Low-volume injection molding moves kinetic energy charger into pilot testing
Low-volume injection molding moves kinetic energy charger into pilot testing
Huge Design
California design firm puts new spin on bicycle utility with complex DMLS lugs
California design firm puts new spin on bicycle utility with complex DMLS lugs
Smalley Steel Ring Company
DFM analysis, injection molding service help wave-spring manufacturer reduce costs
DFM analysis, injection molding service help wave-spring manufacturer reduce costs
HP
Tech giant uses molding to trim development time from months to weeks for next-generation printers
Tech giant uses molding to trim development time from months to weeks for next-generation printers
Whoop Inc.
How Whoop Inc. used rapid manufacturing to accelerate its design cycles and get to market faster
How Whoop Inc. used rapid manufacturing to accelerate its design cycles and get to market faster
Braemar Inc.
Braemar uses injection molding for prototyping, production, and a faster launch to market
Braemar uses injection molding for prototyping, production, and a faster launch to market
Opus KSD
An innovative new surgical tool from Opus KSD closes incisions with subcutaneous, bio-absorbable fasteners.
An innovative new surgical tool from Opus KSD closes incisions with subcutaneous, bio-absorbable fasteners.
Tervis Tumbler
Tervis leverages rapid injection molding for both prototypes and end-use parts
Tervis leverages rapid injection molding for both prototypes and end-use parts
Stream Lion
Engineering consulting firm uses production 3D printing to bring new modal hammer design to market.
Engineering consulting firm uses production 3D printing to bring new modal hammer design to market.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
National research lab turns to Protolabs to cut production costs and development time
National research lab turns to Protolabs to cut production costs and development time
Invoy Technologies
Invoy Technologies uses rapid injection molding for reusable and disposable parts in its next-gen medical device
Invoy Technologies uses rapid injection molding for reusable and disposable parts in its next-gen medical device
HemoSonics
HemoSonics used 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding to quickly develop blood analysis machine
HemoSonics used 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding to quickly develop blood analysis machine
NASA Moon to Mars
University research teams use Protolabs’ manufacturing services to help make dream of extracting water on Mars, Moon a reality
University research teams use Protolabs’ manufacturing services to help make dream of extracting water on Mars, Moon a reality
UVision360
Additive manufacturing—and an exclusive MicroFine™ resin—help UVision360 rapidly prototype ultrafine parts, reduce tooling costs, and speed diagnostic scope to market
Additive manufacturing—and an exclusive MicroFine™ resin—help UVision360 rapidly prototype ultrafine parts, reduce tooling costs, and speed diagnostic scope to market
GRIT
Unique Wheelchair Opens the Road Less Traveled
Unique Wheelchair Opens the Road Less Traveled
FOAM-iT
Maker of Disinfectant Equipment Curbs Demand Spike During Global Pandemic with On-demand Manufacturing
Maker of Disinfectant Equipment Curbs Demand Spike During Global Pandemic with On-demand Manufacturing
Fleetwood Electronics
Social Distancing Badge Lights Way to Return to Work Safely During Pandemic
Social Distancing Badge Lights Way to Return to Work Safely During Pandemic
Aura
Designers and engineers across the country quickly assembled The Aura Project to address ventilator shortage during pandemic
Designers and engineers across the country quickly assembled The Aura Project to address ventilator shortage during pandemic