Protolabs is a digital manufacturing company founded in 1999. It provides injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication services through a digital-first platform designed to accelerate production timelines. The company operates manufacturing facilities across the United States and Europe, employing over 2,400 people.
The company's Digital Manufacturing Platform enables engineers and designers to move from CAD files to production parts in days rather than the weeks or months typical of traditional manufacturing workflows. Protolabs serves a range of industry verticals, including medical devices, aerospace components, automotive parts, robotics, and consumer electronics.
Protolabs describes its culture as one of doers, makers, and creative thinkers who approach problems with an entrepreneurial spirit. The company is also committed to corporate responsibility through the Protolabs Foundation, which supports community initiatives.
