Digital Manufacturing from Early Prototyping to Final Production
We are the fastest and most comprehensive manufacturer in the world. Choose a service that is designed to meet your project needs.
Your prototyping and low-volume manufacturer for quick-turn parts
- Instant quoting with free design analysis
- Engineering experts to optimise CAD before production
- Hundreds of plastic and metal materials
- Quality prototypes and end-use parts in as fast as 1 day
Your manufacturing partner to scale projects to production
- Volume pricing built to fit your budget
- Complete program management from our team of experts
- Rigid quality control and documentation at every stage
- Advanced capabilities that open design opportunities
Our Manufacturing Services
Injection Moulding
Get affordable, high-quality moulded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free mouldability consultation, the design and moulding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.
- Low-volume moulding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required
- 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
- Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation
- Moulds from £995
CNC Machining
Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network.
- Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodising in as fast as 6 days
- Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
- Tolerances down to ±0.020mm through our digital network
3D Printing
Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts.
- Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS and more
- 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
- 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise
What’s New at Protolabs?
Welcome to the Digital Network
Our digital network includes more than 250 highly vetted manufacturing partners around the world. The result is a wider envelope of advanced capabilities, improved cost-efficiencies, and higher part quantities—all at your fingertips.
How to Work With Us
Upload a CAD File
To start, simply select a manufacturing process and upload a 3D CAD file.
Get Quote with DFM
Within a few hours we'll send you design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis and real-time pricing.
Manufacturing Begins
Once you review your quote and place your order, we'll start the manufacturing process. We also offer finishing options.
Parts are Shipped!
Our digital manufacturing process allows us to produce parts in as fast as 1 day.
Design and Engineering Support
We offer both automated and live manufacturing support. With every quote, you get free interactive manufacturability (DFM) analysis to quickly improve part design, but if you have additional questions, applications engineers are always available to talk through your project at +44 (0) 1952 683047 or [email protected].
Schedule a Free Design Review
Infinite Capacity
Between our on-demand digital factories and our global network of manufacturers, you never have to worry about capacity issues. Get consistent lead times, a range of plastic and metal material options, and a reliable supply chain option. Quality parts on time—every time.
About Us
Digital Manufacturing Guide
Our in-depth guide looks at everything digital manufacturing—from navigating digital quoting and designing parts for cost reduction to launching products to market fast.
Manufacturing Resources
Selecting a Rapid Prototyping Process
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common rapid prototyping processes in order to make the best decision for your project.
Design for Mouldability Toolkit
Get in-depth design advice to optimise your plastic parts for injection moulding. Designing with mouldability in mind can accelerate production time and reduce production costs.
How to Reduce CNC Machining Costs
Incorporate a few design and material considerations to reduce your machining expenses.