Protolabs
US digital manufacturer for rapid prototyping and on-demand production parts.
What they do
Protolabs is a digital manufacturer that makes custom prototype and production parts by injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing and sheet metal fabrication. A buyer uploads a 3D CAD model, receives an automated quote with manufacturability feedback, and orders parts for prototyping or production.
The company describes in-house automated factories plus a global network of suppliers for added capacity and capabilities, and presents its work as covering the product life cycle from early prototyping to final production.
Certifications listed on the homepage are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D, with ITAR registration. Finishing options and inspection documentation, including dimensional inspection reports and material certificates, are described as available.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
CNC machining
CNC machined parts in as fast as 1 day.
Sheet metal
Up to 500 sheet metal parts in days from a single supplier.
Injection molding
Low-volume molding up to 100,000 plus parts, with no MOQ required.
3D printing
Seven additive manufacturing technologies.
Commercial terms
Cost tier $$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
Digital manufacturer combining in-house factories in the United States and Europe with a global supplier network and online quoting, which matches the global online platform tier.
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Sources
Not verified
- general MOQ across all four services
- general lead time across all four services
Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.