Description

Protolabs is a pioneering digital manufacturing company founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Larry Lukis. The company revolutionized the prototyping and manufacturing process by developing advanced software that automates production, drastically reducing lead times for injection-molded plastic prototypes and metal parts. Over the past 25 years, Protolabs has expanded its capabilities to include quick-turn CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication, serving a broad range of industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and medical. Their comprehensive digital manufacturing platform offers instant online quoting, design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis, and rapid production, enabling customers to accelerate product development from early prototyping through to full-scale production. Protolabs is certified to ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and is ITAR registered, underscoring its commitment to quality and compliance. The company’s unique digital manufacturing network, known as Protolabs Network, connects customers to over 250 highly vetted manufacturing partners worldwide, providing enhanced capabilities, cost efficiency, and scalability for high-volume production. Their manufacturing services include injection molding with over 100 material options, CNC machining with tight tolerances and plating services, additive manufacturing with seven different 3D printing technologies, and sheet metal fabrication with various finishing options. Protolabs supports customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, offering free manufacturability feedback, design and engineering support, and complete program management to optimize projects based on cost, quantity, and quality. Their mission is to accelerate innovation by bringing customer ideas to life efficiently and reliably, making them a trusted partner for more than 90% of Fortune 100 companies. With a strong focus on speed, quality, and customer collaboration, Protolabs continues to lead the digital manufacturing revolution globally.