Production Manufacturing

Production Manufacturing

With customizable manufacturing programs supported by advanced technology and human expertise, there’s a smarter way to do production.

Certification + Compliance ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR Registered

Your Global Production Supplier with Domestic Supply Chain Management in the United States and Europe

Protolabs is a full-service global manufacturing service that can help you onshore your supply chain no matter where you are in the world. Our in-house manufacturing factories in the United States and Europe paired with our manufacturing network of more than 250 suppliers around the world helps remove production barriers in logistics, shipping, geo-political issues, and other unforeseen hurdles that can cause delays.

| - Volume pricing built to fit your budget
- Rigid quality control and documentation at every stage
- No minimum order quantity and flexible warehousing options | | - Large orders up to 1 million+ parts
- Advanced capabilities that open design opportunities
- End-of-product-life manufacturing and MRO resourcing |

Quality Control & Certification for Production

Our industry-standard [procedures and certifications](/content/iso/ "ISO"/index.html) guarantee quality and regulatory compliance.

Our Manufacturing Processes

• Injection Molding
• CNC Machining
• 3D Printing
• Sheet Metal Fabrication

Injection Molding

Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.

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• Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required
• 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
• Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation

CNC Machining

Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network.

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• Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days
• Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
• Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm) through our digital network

3D Printing

Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts.

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• Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more
• 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
• 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise

Sheet Metal Fabrication

From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier.

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• Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback
• Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
• Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening

How the Production Process Works

We want to make partnering with us on a production project as smooth and streamlined as possible.

Step 1

Talk with a manufacturing expert who will help customize your production quote around your full bill of materials.

Step 2

Work with our team to optimize your project for production, including design for manufacturability and cost-down options.

Step 3

An initial sample run of parts is manufactured and sent to you to ensure parts meet your standards before the full production begins.

Step 4

Get process transparency and quality control as full production begins.

Step 5

Post-processing and final quality measures are applied before parts are shipped.

Step 6

Place subsequent batch production orders for the project at any time with our virtual warehouse.

Pro Tips

Tip #1

Optimize runner and gate configurations within your DFM analysis to reduce cycle times.

Tip #2

Design for assembly upfront for an easier build later on in the manufacturing process.

Tip #3

Find a supplier who can support your team through the entire product life cycle.

Tip #4

Prioritize suppliers with multi-process manufacturing capabilities–juggling vendors can be costly and time-consuming.

Start your production project today with dedicated support from our manufacturing team.

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