--- title: Extol Blog (4) description: Learn about plastic assembly, welding, 3D printing, and more. Discover technologies that improve quality, cycle times, and performance. (4) --- # Blog [![Get low cost, strong, lightweight tooling faster with MJF 3D printing](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/MJF%20EOAT%20for%20Several%20Clips.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/strong-lightweight-tooling-with-mjf) ## [Get low cost, strong, lightweight tooling faster with MJF 3D printing](https://blog.extolinc.com/strong-lightweight-tooling-with-mjf) June 24, 2021 We are always looking for innovative ways to solve customer challenges. Recently a customer came to... [![Introducing LaserLock™ Plastic Weld Tooling](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/LaserLock%20Plastic%20Weld%20Tooling.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/laserlock) ## [Introducing LaserLock™ Plastic Weld Tooling](https://blog.extolinc.com/laserlock) March 18, 2021 When it comes to Laser welding, some of the applications can be a bit tricky to tool. It can be... [![4 Steps to Unlocking Innovation with 3D Printing](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Multi%20Jet%20Fusion%203D%20Printed%20End%20of%20Arm%20Tool.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/4-steps-to-unlocking-innovation-with-3d-printing) ## [4 Steps to Unlocking Innovation with 3D Printing](https://blog.extolinc.com/4-steps-to-unlocking-innovation-with-3d-printing) December 21, 2020 3D printing a single rapid prototype is now the accepted best practice for engineering and product... [![Hot plate welding brackets, ports, and other small components](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Modular%20Hot%20Plate%20Welder%20-%20wide%20reduced.png) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/modular-hot-plate-welders) ## [Hot plate welding brackets, ports, and other small components](https://blog.extolinc.com/modular-hot-plate-welders) December 10, 2020 Trying to hot plate weld small brackets, or ports onto a large complex part can be tough and... [![Laser Plastic Welding Myths Debunked](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Laser%20Welded%20Bottle%20Joint%20Close%20Up.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/laser-plastic-welding-myths-debunked) ## [Laser Plastic Welding Myths Debunked](https://blog.extolinc.com/laser-plastic-welding-myths-debunked) November 30, 2020 There are several myths about laser plastic welding machines and their technology. Let us clear... [![Advantages of Servo-Driven Hot Plate Welders](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Rapid_Conductor_Large_Part_Build.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/advantages-of-servo-driven-hot-plate-welders) ## [Advantages of Servo-Driven Hot Plate Welders](https://blog.extolinc.com/advantages-of-servo-driven-hot-plate-welders) October 22, 2020 Servo-controlled hot plate welders completely revolutionize the hot-plate welding process. Take it... [![How to Clean Up Your Dirty Welding Process](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Laser-Welding-Flash.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/how-to-clean-up-your-dirty-welding-process) ## [How to Clean Up Your Dirty Welding Process](https://blog.extolinc.com/how-to-clean-up-your-dirty-welding-process) August 10, 2020 "I need clean plastic parts!" We hear this from our customers all the time. We can help. Extol now... [![Extol receives patent for revolutionary nanoSTAKE® plastic staking technology](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Touching-nanostake-with-logo-web2-2.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/nanostake-patent-announcement) ## [Extol receives patent for revolutionary nanoSTAKE® plastic staking technology](https://blog.extolinc.com/nanostake-patent-announcement) May 13, 2020 Extol is pleased to announce that we have received a patent for our revolutionary nanoSTAKE plastic... [![Laser Welding Reflections](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Laser-Welding-Reflections-1500px-2.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/laser-welding-reflections) ## [Laser Welding Reflections](https://blog.extolinc.com/laser-welding-reflections) April 01, 2020 Humans have been fascinated by reflections for millennia. Narcissus was bewitched by his reflection... [![Get powder-based 3D printed PP parts from Extol](https://blog.extolinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Extol-HP-MJF-PP-InfraStake-Sample-1.jpg) ](https://blog.extolinc.com/3d-printed-pp-update) ## [Get powder-based 3D printed PP parts from Extol](https://blog.extolinc.com/3d-printed-pp-update) February 27, 2020 Powder-based 3D printed polypropylene (PP) parts are now available at Extol. 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