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Downloadable content

Explore our library of free manufacturing guides, reports, posters, and best practices. Keep these on hand to design parts that are functional, efficient, and ready to transform industries. 


Posters

These handy visual references give you quick access to manufacturing standards, design tips and more. Download, print, and hang them in your office or machine shop.

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Additive manufacturing technologies
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CNC machining cost reduction checklist
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3D printing design rules
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Reduce lead time for CNC machining
Reduce lead time for CNC machining
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Product life cycle
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Production manufacturing
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Guides

Download the definitive guides to each of Protolabs’ services. Explore technologies, get tips for part design, compare materials, and more for 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.

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3D printing guide
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CNC machining guide CNC machining guide mockup
CNC machining guide
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Injection molding guide
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Metal kit
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Sheet metal fabrication guide
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Publications

Stay updated with the latest global trends for the manufacturing industry–or read our bestselling book on 3D printing for designers and engineers.

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Supply chain resilience report
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3D printing trend report
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Past trend reports

Look back through our archive of reports from previous years to see how the manufacturing landscape has changed.

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