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      <title><![CDATA[10 Reasons to 3D Print with Makelab]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover the top 10 reasons designers and engineers choose Makelab for 3D printing, from human printability checks and local pickup to dedicated service specialists.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3D Manufacturing for Direct-to-Consumer Products: Case Study on How Makelab Scaled Another Room's Production For The Floating Ashtray]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How Makelab helped cannabis accessory brand Another Room scale production of their signature floating ashtray while maintaining design integrity and sustainable growth.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3D Printing Materials 101 - A Lecture in NYU]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive lecture on 3D printing materials delivered by Makelab CEO Christina Perla at NYU, covering PLA, Standard Resin, Grey Pro, Durable Resin, and Flexible Resin.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3D Printing in Architecture: Transforming Design, Modeling, and Construction]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[3D printing is transforming architecture by enabling faster prototyping, improved precision, and more sustainable model-making practices for conceptual design and scale modeling.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Advancing Health and Well-Being Design with Vision-Controlled Jetting Multi-Material 3D Printing Technology]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ASU industrial design students used Makelab and Inkbit VCJ multi-material 3D printing technology to develop innovative health and wellness products.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Hydrific's Journey with Makelab and Inkbit - Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing for a Watertight Solution]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How Makelab and Inkbit's Soft Elastic 30A material helped Hydrific rapidly prototype watertight seals for their water conservation device, avoiding expensive tooling.]]></description>
      <category>Case Study</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Choosing Materials for 3D Printing: PETG vs ABS]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A detailed comparison of PETG and ABS for 3D printing, covering ease of printing, strength, chemical resistance, cost, speed, post-processing, and environmental impact.]]></description>
      <category>Materials</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Choosing Materials for 3D Printing: PETG vs PLA]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide comparing PETG and PLA for 3D printing, analyzing strength, durability, chemical resistance, cost, printing speed, and real-world applications.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cutting Costs and Time: STAND+'s Journey to Innovative Non-Slip Safety Shoes with Makelab]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How STAND+ partnered with Makelab to cut prototyping costs fivefold and compress months of development into a week for their innovative non-slip safety shoes.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Features in SOLIDWORKS We Can't Live Without]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Essential SOLIDWORKS features for 3D printing success, including Print3D, Mates, Multi-Material Model Handling, and Model-Based Definitions.]]></description>
      <category>Design</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[From 2025 to 2026: The Manufacturing Shifts We're Seeing (and How to Prepare)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Key manufacturing trends from 2025 and what to expect in 2026, including the rise of engineering-led decision-making and US-based additive manufacturing.]]></description>
      <category>Industry</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oversized Industrial SLA: What Engineers Need to Get Right]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Critical engineering considerations for oversized industrial SLA parts, from material stability and structural behavior to logistics and environmental planning.]]></description>
      <category>Technology</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Practical DfAM Strategies to Help You Save on 3D Printing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Proven Design for Additive Manufacturing strategies to reduce 3D printing costs, including lightweighting, hollowing, orientation optimization, and smart batching.]]></description>
      <category>Design</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rapid Prototyping: Faster, Cheaper, and More Flexible Product Development]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How rapid prototyping with 3D printing accelerates product development, reduces costs, and enables faster iteration from proof of concept to production validation.]]></description>
      <category>Production</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What You Can Do With Resin 3D Printing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[An overview of what you can achieve with resin 3D printing, from versatile Standard Resin for prototypes and mold positives to specialized engineering resins.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why More Fabricators and Art Directors Are Turning to 3D Printing to Keep Projects On Time and On Point]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why fabricators and art directors in film, TV, theater, and live events are turning to 3D printing for props, scenic elements, and custom fabrication.]]></description>
      <category>Industry</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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