Ask the experts: Lean manufacturing in the digital age

We are collaborating with Proto Labs, one of the leading service providers in the digital manufacturing industry, to answer your questions about digital manufacturing processes, specifically relating to injection moulding, CNC machining and 3D printing.

We already know that digital manufacturing is helping engineers save time and money, while increasing their time to market. But how can you get the most out of the services they provide?

Whether they’re specific technical questions about materials and tolerances,  or broader questions about the challenges of bringing lean manufacturing into the digital age. This is your chance to utilise Proto Labs’ unique insights and gain some invaluable insider knowledge.

You can either post your questions in the comments box below or email them to us at

TEspotlightquestions@theengineer.co.uk