Protolabs | Rapid Prototyping & On-demand Production Services
Digital Manufacturing for Early Prototyping to Final Production
| We are the fastest and most comprehensive manufacturer in the world. Get an online quote for parts within days or talk with a production expert for solutions across your entire product life cycle |
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Certification + Compliance
ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 13485:2016 | AS9100D | ITAR
Innovative Companies We Support
Our Manufacturing Services
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
Smart Production Starts Here
| Led by technology and backed by human support, our approach to production manufacturing can be tailored to your project, industry, budget and timeframe. |
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Major Industries Served
We work with more than 90% of Fortune 100 companies from our target industries.
Aerospace
High-quality components from early prototyping to hot-fire testing to launch
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Automotive
Rapid prototyping and ramp-up production for traditional, electric, and autonomous vehicles
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Consumer Electronics
Functional prototyping and on-demand production of consumer and computer electronics parts
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Medical
Accelerated development of medical devices and health care products
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Manufacturing Resources
Plastic Manufacturing: Common Processes and Materials
Learn how to select the best manufacturing process and material for your custom plastic parts
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Design for Machining Toolkit
Get in-depth design advice to optimise your plastic and metal parts for CNC machining. Designing with machining in mind can accelerate production time and reduce production costs.
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