Protolabs Network
Formerly Hubs: on-demand network manufacturing for prototypes and low-volume production with instant quoting.
What they do
Protolabs Network, formerly Hubs, is an on-demand manufacturing platform made up of a global network of manufacturing partners, and is part of Protolabs global manufacturing services. It combines the network with Protolabs in-house factories for quick-turn parts.
Its services include CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding and sheet metal fabrication, for custom parts from prototypes to full production runs. The platform offers instant quotes with comprehensive DFM analysis and live delivery tracking.
Protolabs Network states it is ISO 9001 certified, and that its suppliers hold specialized industrial certifications. Internal teams in Amsterdam and Chicago inspect parts, and the network handles customs clearance for global orders.
Capabilities
CNC machining
CNC milling and turning through a distributed network of machine shops, with instant quotes and instant DFM feedback.
Sheet metal
Sheet metal fabrication among the network services, with parts inspected in Amsterdam and Chicago.
Injection molding
Injection molding among the network manufacturing capabilities for prototypes through production.
3D printing
3D printing through more than 90 shops in the network, from FDM prototypes to SLS and MJF end parts.
Commercial terms
Minimum order
Not stated
Cost tier $$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
Global network manufacturing platform with instant quoting and a distributed supplier network, which matches the global online platform tier.
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Sources
Not verified
- supplier-held certifications (AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001)
- ITAR status
- MOQ
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.