Design for manufacturing is a problem that has always plagued engineering teams. Product designs that look great as computer-aided design (CAD) often run into real-world obstacles when they reach the ...

Maybe you believe generative design and artificial intelligence (AI) are years away—nothing to think about. If so, you’re not alone. In Protolabs’ recently released report, Product Development Outlook ...

For a design engineer, the use of generative processes is the equivalent of transitioning from sewing by hand to using a sewing machine. It can require a shift of mindset that instead of practicing a ...

For decades, computer-aided design (CAD) has been the cornerstone of modern engineering. Yet much of the workflow still relies on manual repetition, rigid processes and human interpretation. Engineers ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...