One Company. Three Services.
Proto Labs is the world’s fastest source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. We’re a technology-enabled company that uses rapid 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding technologies to produce parts within days. The result is an unprecedented speed-to-market value for product designers and engineers worldwide.
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How to avoid over engineering a part
June 13, 2022 6:24am3D printing/additive manufacturing can help designers simplify a part, reducing assembly steps in many cases, and creating a better end product. Is it possible, though, to over engineer a part? 3D printing engineers like Eric Utley of Protolabs see situations where a part was over engineered. Here are some tips to help reduce excessive engineering […]
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The winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards in software are …
October 14, 2021 3:30pmThe votes are in and the winners of the 2021 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced in a digital ceremony with products across multiple categories, including Software. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. No one at WTWH Media selected the winners. Instead, our editorial team did the… [Read More]
Using 3D printing to bring people together, enable invention, and inspire at-risk youth
August 18, 2021 9:17amDigital manufacturing leader Protolabs announced that The BOOM has been selected as a winner of the Cool Idea Award, a manufacturing grant used to help accelerate the development of innovative products. The BOOM is an organization that empowers kids to develop skills and hands-on experience to build a brighter future. Piloting in the close-knit Bayview […]
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One Company. Three Services.
Proto Labs is the world’s fastest source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. We’re a technology-enabled company that uses rapid 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding technologies to produce parts within days. The result is an unprecedented speed-to-market value for product designers and engineers worldwide.
3D Printing
Proto Labs’ 3D printing processes use industrial-grade additive manufacturing technologies to create extremely accurate prototypes from small parts with complex geometries to large, precise patterns. 3D-printed parts are built by rapid stereolithography (SL), selective laser sintering (SLS) and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) processes, and in a range a plastics and metals.
CNC Machining
CNC machining works well for smaller quantities of up to 200+ parts. We use three-axis milling and turning to machine engineering-grade plastic and metal parts for prototyping and production. Get machined parts for functional testing, cylindrical applications, jigs and fixtures, and any one-off needs.
Injection Molding
Injection molding is used for rapid prototyping, bridge tooling and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts. Choose from more than 100 thermoplastic resins as well as various metal and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) materials. Parts are available in a number of finishes and at a fraction of traditional molding costs.
Research and Development
Protoworks is Proto Labs’ center for researching, developing and market-testing new accelerated manufacturing processes for prototype or low-volume production parts.
Featured White Papers
White Papers
- 3D Printing Technologies for Prototyping and Production
- Designing for Moldability
- Selecting the Right Material for 3D Printing
- Reducing Risk Through On-Demand Manufacturing
Case Studies
- Machined Titanium Puts New Spin on Folding Bikes
- Sea Ray Sets a New Course
- BattleBots clash for robot supremacy on ABC with help from Proto Labs
- Lockheed Martin’s Small Drove with a Big Spirit
- Sportech uses quick-turn machining to validate design prior to large-scale manufacturing
- Dipjar Puts New Twist on Cashless Tiping
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