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3D Printing

3D Printing for Defense: From Prototyping to Production

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) - Fused Filament Fabrication

How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Filament

Assembling a drone with 3D printed parts

3D Printing in Aerospace: Revolutionizing Part Manufacturing

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A Guide to Material Hardness Testing

Material hardness testing ensures the quality, durability, and performance of metals and alloys in industries such as aerospace and construction. Our guide covers the four most common methods for testing material hardness: Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, and Leeb. We will discuss their principles, procedures, applications, and how to choose the right...

Materials

Manufacturing: Composites vs Traditional Plastic Materials

Comparison Guide: Polycarbonate vs Polypropylene

What is aluminum, and why is it so ubiquitous?

Aerospace Materials: Aluminum vs Titanium vs Inconel

Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset Plastics

Sheet Metal

5 Reflective Materials for Laser Cutting

From the sleek shine of stainless steel to the vibrant...

Aluminum sheet metal fabrication component for automotive.

An Overview of 7 Common Fabrication Sheet Metals

Choosing the right material for sheet metal fabrication is essential...

Heat-Treatable Alloys in Machining and Sheet Metal Fabrication

Explore heat-treatable alloys, which are essential in industries like aerospace...

Sheet Metical Fabrication in the Medical Industry - Surgical Tools By Adrian Sulyok

Sheet Metal Fabrication in the Medical Industry

Choosing the right materials is essential for patient safety and...

CNC Machining

CNC Machines: 3- vs. 4- vs. 5-Axis

This post on CNC machines (3-, 4-, and 5-axis) will give...

CNC Machining Components for Aerospace like engine components, landing gear, and structural components

Top 10 Benefits of CNC Machining in Aerospace Manufacturing

CNC machining is a valuable tool in aerospace manufacturing. It offers...

Heat-Treatable Alloys in Machining and Sheet Metal Fabrication

Explore heat-treatable alloys, which are essential in industries like aerospace and...

CNC Machining: Plastic Materials

As industries increasingly demand precision and versatility, our advanced capabilities can...

Case Studies

NICE Recovery ROCC functional prototyping.

Functional Prototyping with NICE Recovery

Switchgear Drives Performance

Business

Prototek Earns CMMC Level 2 and Prototek IQ Supports ITAR

Prototek is proud to announce significant advancements in its defense-ready capabilities, achieving CMMC Level 2 certification and expanding its Prototek IQ platform to support ITAR-compliant projects. These milestones enhance Prototek’s role as a trusted partner in the aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring secure and compliant...

John Sidorowicz, Chief Commercial Officer at Prototek

Prototek Welcomes John Sidorowicz as CCO

Prototek announces the appointment of John Sidorowicz as Chief Commercial Officer. This leadership role will guide commercial strategy and strengthen alignment across customer engagement, quoting, and operational execution.