Selective Laser Sintering - Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/selective-laser-sintering/ Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Company UK Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-PP-Favicon-512x512-1-150x150.png Selective Laser Sintering - Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/category/selective-laser-sintering/ 32 32 Prototyping for Medical Device Development: Choosing the Right Process https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototyping-for-medical-device-development-choosing-the-right-process/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:45:31 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1060520 CNC machining, SLA, micro 3D printing or injection moulding – which process is right for your medical device prototype? A practical guide for engineers working across concept, functional testing and clinical validation.

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]]> Why inspection matters in aerospace prototyping – and what to ask your supplier https://www.prototypeprojects.com/why-inspection-matters-in-aerospace-prototyping/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059902 Dimensional inspection and inspection reports for aerospace and defence prototypes — why it matters, what to ask your supplier, and how we support quality assurance at the prototype stage.

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]]> Prototyping for aerospace and defence: choosing the right process for your parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototyping-for-aerospace-and-defence-choosing-the-right-process/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:07:05 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059911 CNC machining, SLS, SLA or vacuum casting — which process is right for your aerospace or defence prototype? A practical guide for engineers working on structural, functional and evaluation parts.

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]]> How to add threads to SLS 3D printed parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/how-to-add-threads-to-sls-3d-printed-parts/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:43:22 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1052649 Adding threads to SLS 3D printed parts is key when moving from prototypes to production. Explore tapping, inserts, and printed threads to ensure strength, durability, and reliable assembly.

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]]> Industrial 3D Printing for Production Parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/industrial-3d-printing-for-production-parts/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:39:45 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1052638 Industrial 3D printing is no longer just for prototypes. From SLS and SLA to DLP and Micro 3D Printing, discover how these technologies deliver production-ready parts — and when outsourcing to a specialist partner makes sense.

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]]> How to reduce the weight of 3D printed parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/how-to-reduce-the-weight-of-3d-printed-parts/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:32:41 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1052661 In product development, every gram counts. Additive manufacturing enables lighter, stronger, and more sustainable parts through advanced design strategies.

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]]> Sustainable 3D Printing: Cutting our Carbon Footprint https://www.prototypeprojects.com/sustainable-3d-printing-cutting-our-carbon-footprint/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:51:40 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1041196 Sustainable 3D Printing is not a one-time goal but an ongoing journey. We are proud of what we've achieved already by using Matrix PA12 CR.

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]]> Revolutionising Prototyping with Overnight SLS 3D Printing https://www.prototypeprojects.com/need-parts-fast-discover-overnight-sls-3d-printing/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:56:39 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1037422 Overnight SLS 3D Printing with Prototype Projects is made even easier with our instant quoting platform, Matrix. Create your account and get started today.

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]]> Introducing Matrix PA12 CR: The Sustainable Replacement for PA 2200 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/matrix-pa12-cr-sustainable-replacement-for-pa-2200/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:32:11 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1033382 We're excited to announce the introduction of PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance, the new sustainable SLS 3D Printing material.

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]]> Optimising the Product Development Lifecycle https://www.prototypeprojects.com/optimising-the-product-development-lifecycle/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:22:31 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1033384 The efficiency of the product development lifecycle is critical. The prototyping phase, a key stage in this lifecycle, often presents significant challenges in terms of time and cost.

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