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March 25, 2008

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Case Studies

Case Studies

Learn how Protomold's speed and free design resources have helped companies like yours get their products to market FAST! Read our customers' success stories or upload your 3D CAD model to experience our ProtoQuote® interactive online quoting system for yourself.
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Design Resources

Design Resources

Visit Protomold's® website to check out all of our design resources, including our interactive ProtoQuote®, monthly Design Tips, and quarterly Journal. We also offer Design Guidelines, Material Selection information, and more.
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Designing for Moldability

Designing for Moldability

Every process has its guidelines and limitations. Injection molding is no exception, and Protomold’s rapid injection molding process has a few additional requirements of its own. Download our free 14-page guide to learn how to get the best possible results.
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First Cut Prototype

First Cut Prototype

First Cut Prototype combines the speed and convenience of rapid prototyping technologies with the advantages of CNC machining to deliver REAL FUNCTIONAL machined plastic parts with REAL MATERIAL properties and improved surface finishes. Parts can be delivered in as little as one business day.
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Materials

Materials

First Cut Prototype ships CNC machined parts in an array of thermoplastic materials including ABS, PC, Acetal, Nylon, Ultem and PEEK. Visit our website to learn more.
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Analysis and Simulation Create Virtual Product Testing

 

Analysis and Simulation Create Virtual Product Testing Digital prototyping technology developed by Noran Engineering Inc. (NEi) lets you determine the response of parts and assemblies to structural and thermal loads early in the design cycle, saving time, money, and resources on physical prototypes, test programs, and redesigns. More>>

3D CAD Tips & Tutorials

Mastercam unveils two major developments in CNC software

Mastercam unveils two major developments in CNC software

New features include Feature Based Machining automates the machining process, and full integration in SolidWorks.
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3-D Design Solution for CAE Users

3-D Design Solution for CAE Users

ALGOR and SpaceClaim announce technology partnership. As part of ALGOR V21.1 and SpaceClaim Professional 2007+ (SP2), a fully integrated solution is now being offered by ALGOR and SpaceClaim – providing thousands of users with a complete design-to-analysis solution and a unique computer-aided engineering (CAE) workflow.
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Biocompatible High Strength Plastic

Biocompatible High Strength Plastic

Stratasys expects common prototyping and production applications to include surgical instruments, food processing and packaging systems, and pharmaceutical handling, processing, and packaging applications.
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2008 3DS USERS GROUP CONFERENCE

The executive board of the 3DS Users' Group (3DSUG) are pleased to announce the dates for the 2008 3DS Users' Group (3DSUG) Conference, April 6th, 2008 through April 10th, 2008. The location will be the Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa, California USA

The 2008 Conference will include all technologies made by 3D Systems. The conference is open to ALL users of 3D Systems equipment (SLA, SLS, and 3-D printers.) You won't want to miss it. Register here

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