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Checking the Boxes on Your Approved Vendor List

Published: 11/24

To make it as painless as possible to add Protolabs to your company’s approved vendor list—and streamline part ordering as a result—we pulled together some of the most important areas that procurement and supply chain teams often look for when sourcing a manufacturing supplier.

Digital Manufacturing

3D Printing Functional Parts with Selective Laser Sintering

Published: 11/24

Sintering is the process of applying heat and/or pressure to fuse bits of metal, ceramic, and other materials into a solid mass. It’s nothing new. Nature has been fusing sedimentary minerals into slate and quartzite for eons, and humans began using similar methods to make bricks and porcelain ...

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PEEK, PEI, LSR, and Other Material Options for Medical Prototyping

Published: 11/24

Developing parts for the medical device industry is a high-stakes process, and material choice is an important decision to make at the outset of the project. Five strong contenders include PEEK, PEI (Ultem), and PPSU; polycarbonates; medical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR); and 3D-printed ...

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Idnet: Revolutionising Workstation Management with Southco Monitor Mounts

Published: 11/24

Idnet has been focused on helping warehouses and stores modernise their operations for greater efficiency and adaptability since its founding in 1991. Their mission is to improve customers' work routines and increase profitability by minimizing human error through tailored IT tools and enhanced ...

Bonding & Assembly

Enhancing Enclosure Performance - The Critical Role of Access Hardware and Gaskets

Published: 11/24

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust, and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage.

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Improving Medical Equipment – Security and Safety

Published: 11/24

The increasing mobility of equipment in the medical environment raises new cause for concern, especially when managing access to valuable or hazardous items, or the confidential data stored within. When using mobile medical equipment, making patient care supplied available when needed while ...

Bonding & Assembly

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Injection Moulded Parts

Published: 10/24

Navigate these challenges to improve design, shorten production time, and reduce costs on injection moulded parts.

Digital Manufacturing

Batch Production and Batch Manufacturing: 6 Common Questions Answered

Published: 10/24

Batch production (or batch manufacturing) is the process of making items in predefined groups or sets (otherwise known as batches).

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Comparing the Cost between Injection Moulding and 3D Printing

Published: 10/24

Explore key components such as build time, material cost, and part complexity, which can add or reduce cost to your part.

Digital Manufacturing

Watch Southco’s NEW ‘Securing the future of Electronics’ Animation

Published: 10/24

Southco’s Solution for AI Servers! Southco products play a crucial role in securing and assembling servers and other critical infrastructure worldwide. However, conveying the full scope of our offerings can sometimes be challenging.

Digital Manufacturing

What is a Compression Latch?

Published: 10/24

By Jonathan Coulter, Commerical Product Manager, Southco, Inc.

Bonding & Assembly

Van-based Luxury Vehicle “Welcome on board” Southco's Automotive Interior Solutions

Published: 10/24

ZEEKR 009, the company’s first Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) EV, launched in 2022. It redefines the MPV, combining elegant design with a roomy and comfortable space. ZEEKR sought an integrated foldable table solution for this interior.

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How to Avoid ‘Over-Engineering’ Your Next Part Design

Published: 09/24

When you hear the term “over-engineering,” you probably think about all of those overly complicated products we’ve all encountered that seem too complex relative to their intended use. The confusing shower controls. The washer or dryer with a dizzying array of counter-intuitive buttons and ...

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Protolabs x IMarEST Survey 2024: Manufacturing in the Maritime industry

Published: 09/24

A lack of expertise and skilled personnel is holding the maritime industry back, according to a new survey by the IMarEST and Protolabs – but solving it could open up a wealth of opportunity.

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The Benefits of Design for Manufacturability Advisories

Published: 09/24

How DFM guidelines save money, reduce lead times, and deliver better products.

Digital Manufacturing

QUICK ACCESS FASTENERS VS A TRADITIONAL SCREW?

Published: 08/24

The main advantages of a quick access fastener over a traditional screw are the reduced time and effort required operate it. Quick access fasteners typically require only a quarter-turn or other single-motion to release, allowing for quick and easy access to the component being secured. This can be ...

Bonding & Assembly

SAFEGUARDING INTERIOR EGRESS POINTS WITH DUAL POINT LATCHING SYSTEMS

Published: 08/24

Dual point latching systems offer a standardized solution to a wide variety of design challenges within the aircraft cabin, allowing design engineers the freedom to design around a dependable system, regardless of changes in actuation or mounting style modifications.

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MATTHEW ALGIE & SOUTHCO: THE PERFECT BLEND OF SECURITY AND STYLE

Published: 08/24

Matthew Algie is a leading specialist coffee roaster, supplying coffee, machines and training to operators across the UK and Ireland. Established in Glasgow in 1864, the company is traditionally known for its roasted coffee and supplies to cafés, bars, restaurants, hotels and businesses.

Bonding & Assembly

What is a Friction/Torque Hinge?

Published: 08/24

A torque hinge uses friction to control the movement of a door, lid, or other type of panel. It allows the panel to be held in any position along its range of motion, without additional hardware or support.

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ENGINEERED ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Published: 08/24

Download Southco's Recreational Vehicle brochure now, to discover how we can adapt and enhance your application using robust and intuitive access hardware solutions.

Bonding & Assembly

CONSTANT TORQUE HINGE PROVIDES RELIABLE POSITION CONTROL FOR SMALL DOORS AND PANELS

Published: 08/24

Southco has expanded its successful line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a compact, nylon version designed for small applications.

Bonding & Assembly

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Securing the Last Mile: Introducing the R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Latch with Sensor

Published: 08/24

Last mile delivery is among one of the most demanding environments for a vehicle. The ecommerce boom means that these vehicles are in constant use, and the public is more aware of them than ever. Latches on these vehicles need to be strong, reliable, and durable to keep up.

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An A-to-Z Guide for Injection Moulding Terminology

Published: 08/24

Injection Moulding has become incredibly versatile as a manufacturing process. This is a direct result of advances in the technology we use to create product designs and produce moulding tools. You will hear various technical terms throughout the product design and manufacturing process. In this ...

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Top 5 Gaming Trends: How Manufacturers Can Help Level Up The Industry

Published: 08/24

Staying ahead of the latest tech and software is crucial in the dynamic gaming industry. Gamers get it, but others might fall behind. This blog bridges that gap, offering key insights into the top five gaming trends and showcasing how partnering with manufacturers can drive these exciting ...

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A Guide to Manufacturing Aerospace Parts

Published: 08/24

4 ways to improve product development in aerospace and defence using speed, component reduction, multiple manufacturing methods, and quality assurance.

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