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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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6 mistakes to avoid when injection molding
September 12, 2023 9:30amBy Jack Rulander, Senior R&D Engineer, Protolabs Injection molding is responsible for bringing us many of the products we rely on daily, from children’s toys to household items and smartphones. Working for a digital manufacturer that serves nearly 50,000 product developers annually, we see countless CAD files for injection molded parts big and small, representing […]
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Protolabs introduces accelerated anodizing and chromate plating for machined parts
July 18, 2023 3:15pmDigital manufacturing leader Protolabs has again expanded its CNC machining capabilities to allow for accelerated anodizing and chromate plating on aluminum components. From time of quote to manufacturing to shipping, customers can now get custom machined parts with plating in as fast as four days. “While traditional finishing processes like anodizing have been around for… [Read More]
Getting started with design for manufacturing (DFM)
July 18, 2023 10:58amMore engineers are embracing design for manufacturing (DFM) to streamline production workflows. Industry leaders such as Apple, GE, and Samsung have already adopted DFM as part of their standard practices. If you’re using the “over the wall” engineering strategy — in which the design team completes their work and then tosses it to the manufacturing […]
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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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