Rapid Prototyping

Advance innovation with on-demand prototyping that takes you from concept to quality parts in as fast as one day

Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 13485:2016 | AS9100D | ITAR Registered

Your Rapid Prototyping Resource for Quality Parts at Speed

Protolabs gives you the ability to prototype custom parts quickly. Our in-house manufacturing facilities in the 美国 and Europe are digitally automated to speed up manufacturing, resulting in some of the fastest lead times in the industry. Our global network of suppliers adds capacity and capabilities for more complex prototyping requirements.

1-day lead times
Serving 94% of Fortune 100 companies
Hundreds of commercial-grade plastics, metals, & elastomers

Industry-standard quality & compliance for faster scaling
Automated software linked directly to manufacturing machinery

Be Fast to Be First

Design, prototype, iterate, repeat—it's a fast-paced game, especially when you’re under pressure to get to market before your competitors. Our rapid prototyping services shorten the path from concept to launch, so more iterations fit within development schedules, and better-quality products are released earlier. You have to be fast to be first: advance innovation with technology-driven rapid prototyping.

“Everyone’s under pressure to deliver on time, on time, on time... Protolabs just tightens the loop, and gets you what you need faster.”

Matthew Vaerewyck, Principal Engineer

“It allows us to punch above our weight and allows us to provide quality products quickly to the industry.”

Tim Jennings, Engineering Manager

“Protolabs gave us early prototypes that we could configure and test in real-world conditions. This allowed us to move from idea to execution rapidly.”

Lars Wouterse, Senior Hardware Development Engineer

Tech-Enabled Quoting & Ordering

Our enhanced digital platform, ProDesk, cuts down quoting time with automated pricing and AI-enabled design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback. You can instantly configure materials, finishes, and lead times to explore different options before any manufacturing begins, and access engineering support when needed. It provides one centralized location for your team to manage any number of prototyping projects.
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Injection Molding

Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.

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Low-volume molding 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

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.

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Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days
Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (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.

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Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more
30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
25 years of additive manufacturing expertise

Sheet Metal Fabrication

From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier.

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Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback
Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening

Prototyping Across Development Stages

Concept Models

Early-stage concept models are a critical initial step in the product development process. While parts may not be suitable for functional use, these low-cost, quick-to-manufacture parts are invaluable.

Gain feedback from users and stakeholders
Accelerate decision making
Quickly iterate at low cost

Functional Prototypes

Fully functional prototype parts can be used to validate design assumptions and identify any design flaws to refine product design. This stage of product development ensures part design meets final specifications.

Assess ergonomics and usability
Validate tolerances and assembly feasibility
Test out materials and finishes

Validation and Testing

Products often undergo a variety of testing to ensure parts can withstand real-world conditions by simulating long-term wear, UV exposure, extreme temperatures, and mechanical stress. This critical pre-production phase improves product reliability and ensures compliance with industry standards.

Improve product reliability
Validate performance over time
Ensure compliance and safety

Quality Measures for  Functional Prototypes

Our commitment to quality is not sacrificed for prototyping speed. Every part manufactured by our in-house factories and global supplier network is held to stringent quality control measures, so you can accurately assess the functionality. We can provide inspection documentation and industry-standard certifications for any project large or small.

CMM inspection report

Dimensional Inspection Reports (DIRs)

Material Certificates & Certificate of Analysis

Industry Certifications: ISO 9001. AS9100 D, and ISO 13485 as well  as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF ISO TS16949 through our network  of suppliers