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Our blogs are a mix of tips, fun, announcements, and education on topics that range from rapid manufacturing to the challenges of doing business in China to the hard realities of product development. There is something for everyone so check them out and send us an email if you have any topics you would like to see covered.
Die Casting Advantages, Uses, Tip.
PrototypesPressure die casting is great for manufacturing higher volumes of metal parts in aluminium, zinc or magnesium. HLH manufactures high quality die cast tools, offer precision...
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Carbon Fiber Rapid Prototyping Advantages & Use Types
PrototypesIn the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, rapid prototyping has emerged as a cornerstone technology, radically transforming how products are conceptualized, developed, and brought to market. This...
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Vacuum Casting (Urethane) Advantages, Uses, Tip.
PrototypesVacuum casting or cast urethanes is a perfect solution for production quality parts without the cost or lead time required for production tooling. At HLH we...
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Sheet Metal Advantages, Uses, Tip.
PrototypesSheet metal parts are found almost everywhere and HLH can help you quickly and accurately make your enclosures, brackets, assemblies, weldments, cabinets, housings and other sheet...
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Rapid Injection Molding Advantages, Uses, Tip.
PrototypesSometimes you need prototypes in the “real†production materials or low/mid volumes of parts where production tooling doesn’t make sense. You might have a tight deadline...
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Save on SLS 3D Printed Parts
PrototypesWe had so much positive feedback on our SLS 3D Printing sale that we just had to bring it back, with a bit of a twist....
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Does your supplier take security seriously?
PrototypesSecurity is a concern for everyone. If you are going to trust your IP and hard work with a rapid manufacturing partner you deserve to know...
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CNC Machining Advantages, Uses, Tip.
PrototypesIn the dynamic world of modern manufacturing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining stands out as a cornerstone of innovation and efficiency. This technology has revolutionized how...
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Tips Tips and more Tips
PrototypesIf you missed some of our latest videos here are they are for easy viewing. A series of Did You Know HLH Tips from our rapid...
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At HLH, we make things for…most industries.
PrototypesCustomers are often asking us what kind of parts we make at HLH. Well, that is a long conversation as we make such varied parts for...
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SLS 3D Printing Sale Is Back @ HLH
PrototypesWe had so much positive feedback on our SLS 3D Printing sale that we just had to bring it back, with a bit of a twist....
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Rapid Manufacturing Processes @ HLH
PrototypesThere are many different rapid prototype and low-volume manufacturing processes in the market. Some are faster than others, some deliver stronger parts than others, some...
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SLS 3D Print Sale at HLH is ending soon.
PrototypesFreeQuote@HLHPrototypes.com to start saving on SLS 3D rapid parts. A little year of the Dog reminder to grab your attention. Talk to our team to learn...
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3D Printing Sale Is Ending Soon
PrototypesFreeQuote@HLHPrototypes.com to start saving on SLS 3D rapid parts. Talk to our team to learn about SLS 3D Printed parts and the current sale that ends...
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SLS 3D Printing Sale – Talk to our team.
PrototypesFreeQuote@HLHPrototypes.com to start saving on SLS 3D rapid parts. Talk to our team to learn about SLS 3D Printed parts and the current sale that ends...
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Don’t Panic! SLS 3D Printing Sale Is Still Here :)
PrototypesFreeQuote@HLHPrototypes.com to start saving on SLS 3D rapid parts. Talk to our team to learn about SLS 3D Printed parts and the current sale that ends...
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SLS 3D Printing – what is it and when to use it?
PrototypesSelective laser sintering or SLS is one of the main industrial 3D printing processes and is increasingly being used not just for prototypes but also many...
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3D Printing Sale – SLS PA Parts
PrototypesTalk to our team to learn about SLS 3D Printed parts and the current sale that ends July 31st. Complex parts. Functional prototypes. Robust low-volume production...
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Vive La 3D Printapalooza :)
PrototypesEven with all the excitement and energy and joyous celebrations that are the World Cup, HLH's 3D Printapalooza continues to break through the news :) Talk...
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Score With HLH’s World Cup 3D Printing Sale
PrototypesTalk to our team today to start your next SLS 3D Printing job. PA parts at 0.4/Gram (USD). Email your file, quantity required and shipping address...
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World Cup Finals…Final Predictions
PrototypesIs it too late to change the last four World Cup games to a more favourable kick-off time that aligns with the time I want to...
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SLS 3D Printing Sale – PRINTAPALOOZA
PrototypesYou heard right, 3D Printapalooza is back and here until the end of July, 2018. With a focus this time on SLS PA printed parts. There...
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Quarterfinals World Cup Predictions
PrototypesQuarterfinals time!! 6 of 8 winners correctly predicted for the round of 16. My quick math shows that as 75% correct and I didn't even use...
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The Factory Visit To Nowhere
PrototypesBefore I started working for HLH I was working in product development and spending my days between Canada and China (based in Shenzhen). Part of my...
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3D Printapalooza – 10 out of 10 Doctors approve.
PrototypesIs 3D Printapalooza really Doctor approved? Probably? Hard to know for sure, but what we do know for sure is that SLS 3D Printed technology is...
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SLS 3D Printing – Highlights
PrototypesFor industrial applications, SLS 3D Printing is the most common additive manufacturing technology. But it is also widely used across many different rapid manufacturing projects. If you...
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Hope and resiliency meet here.
PrototypesI can't remember the last time I wrote about current events on our LinkedIn page or blog but this story is just too inspiring and filled...
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3D Printapalooza – We are not clowning around.
PrototypesClowns may give people nightmares (thanks Stephen King), but luckily 3D Printapalooza is here to soothe your fears. For the entire month of July HLH has...
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HLH World Cup Predictions – Round of 16
PrototypesHLH (me) picked 5 out of 8 group winners correctly. That is pretty good considering what happened to Germany. What's that all about? That is why...
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The Most Canadian Maple Blog Ever
Automotive PrototypesThe Maple Leaf, not to be confused with The Maple Leafs hockey team, is something that all Canadians identify with and cherish. Some people do cherish...
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