On-demand manufacturing inverts a model industrial companies have relied on for decades: instead of producing in advance and storing the result, the digital file becomes the warehouse. With Carbon DLS™ and HP Multi Jet Fusion, Prototek delivers certified components — … Read More
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From Prototype to Production: How Additive Manufacturing Became an Industrial Technology
From prototype to production, the journey once took two different technologies, two different partners, and a costly technology gap in between. Twenty years ago, 3D printing was a tool for the early stages of product development: a way to visualize … Read More
High-Temperature Carbon DLS Epoxy Resins: A Comprehensive Comparison of EPX 82, 86FR & 150
When an industrial component must withstand high temperatures, resist fuels and chemicals, and maintain dimensional stability under continuous load, standard polymers are not enough. This article compares all three Carbon DLS™ epoxy resins across mechanical properties, temperature resistance, certifications, and … Read More
HP Multi Jet Fusion for Industrial 3D Printing: The Complete Technical Guide
HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) has rapidly become one of the most adopted additive manufacturing technologies for industrial applications. If you are an engineer, R&D manager, or product developer evaluating whether MJF is the right fit for your next project, … Read More
Additive Manufacturing Automotive: From Prototyping to Scalable Production
Additive manufacturing automotive: in this industry, it has moved well beyond prototyping labs. Today, R&D teams and engineering departments across Europe use industrial 3d printing to produce functional prototypes, customized components, and small-to-mid series parts — without tooling investment, without … Read More
3D Printing vs Injection Moulding: When Does AM Become Cost-Effective?
3D Printing vs Injection Moulding | A data-driven framework, with real cost benchmarks and an interactive break-even calculator, to help engineers and procurement managers make the right manufacturing decision at every production volume. There is no single break-even volume that … Read More
Resins 3D Printing vs FDM Filaments: How to Choose the Right Material for Industrial Parts
By Prototek Engineering Team | Additive Manufacturing | Materials Guide The short answer | resin 3D printing: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) deposits molten filament layer by layer, creating visible bonding interfaces between each pass. Carbon DLS™ resins, by contrast, cure … Read More
Industrial Additive Manufacturing in Europe: Drivers, Sectors, and Technology
Industrial additive manufacturing is moving past its experimental phase to become a core production strategy across European industry. According to Next Move Strategy Consulting (NMSC), the market is undergoing a structural shift from prototyping toward scaled industrial production — driven … Read More
Carbon Lattice Wheelchair Cushions: Comfort, Protection, and Innovation
Carbon lattice wheelchair cushions combine digitally engineered comfort, advanced pressure distribution, and long-term performance. These cushions surpass traditional materials such as foam, gel, or air by delivering stable support, optimized breathability, and enhanced tissue protection for users of manual and … Read More
3D Scanning and Printing for the Replica of the South Door of the Florence Baptistery
A Historic Restoration of Andrea Pisano’s Masterpiece On June 24, 2019, during the feast of Florence’s patron saint, St. John, a faithful replica of the South Door of the Florence Baptistery was installed, replacing the original door created by Andrea … Read More