Media Backgrounder, Protolabs, booth S24147

Protolabs is the world’s fastest source for custom prototyping and low-volume production. Automation technology lets us produce parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day through four flagship services: 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding.
Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle.

Visit us at booth S24147 to speak with Protolabs representatives and view parts from Protolabs’ offerings, which include:
3D printing: Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end- use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time.
– 3D printing processes:
o Stereolithography (SL)
o Selective laser sintering (SLS)
o Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
o PolyJet
o Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

CNC machining: We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market.
– CNC machining processes:
o Milling
o Turning

Sheet metal fabrication: We are an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days.
Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing.

Injection molding: Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing— which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
– Injection molding processes:
o Plastic injection molding
o Liquid silicone rubber molding
o Overmolding & insert molding