Protolabs Unveils Advanced Capabilities and Volume Pricing through Digital Network of Global Manufacturers
30 Marzo 2023 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Reinvented manufacturing model pairs company’s
own digital factories with distributed supplier network to expand
options for product developers and production buyers
Digital manufacturing leader Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) has
significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities and pricing
options available to designers, engineers, and buyers worldwide. By
leveraging the company's digital network of manufacturers at Hubs,
customers can access advanced capabilities, reduce part cost, and
increase part quantities across CNC machining, injection molding,
and 3D printing services. The expansion complements the low-volume,
on-demand manufacturing services already available from
Protolabs.
“Over the past few years, we’ve talked with thousands of
customers around the world,” said Rob Bodor, President and CEO at
Protolabs. “Many still require quick-turn parts to support their
new product innovation or to address supply disruptions. However, a
common sentiment in many of these conversations has been the need
for cost-efficient parts for volume production in a time when many
have reduced budgets. Our digital network addresses that need.”
Here’s a breakdown of additional options unlocked by the
manufacturing network:
- CNC machining: Tolerances down to +/- 0.001 in.
(0.020mm) are now achievable. Plating (black oxide, nickel),
anodizing (Type II, Type III), and chromate coating are available
in larger quantities. And parts sizes can range from as large as 40
in. (1,000mm) to as small as 0.02 in. (0.5mm).
- Injection molding: High-requirement molding projects in
need of larger and deeper parts (47.24 in. x 27.56 in. x 11.81 in.;
1,200mm x 700mm x 300mm) and more complex parts are also
possible.
- 3D printing: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing
is available via the network for rapid prototyping of
cost-efficient parts. This is in addition to Protolabs’ six other
plastic and metal additive manufacturing technologies offered
through its digital factories.
All of the manufacturing capabilities are now live and available
to customers, who can access the new CNC machining through
protolabs.com, and expanded injection molding and 3D printing FDM
options directly through hubs.com.
“Never before has the industry seen a digital manufacturing
model quite like this. Protolabs has combined the speed and quality
of a service bureau built from the ground up with a highly vetted
distributed network of global manufacturers,” said Alex Cappy, Vice
President and CEO of Hubs. “We’re pushing the envelope further than
ever before to provide a truly seamless service at Protolabs.”
Learn more about Protolabs’ new digital manufacturing model,
compare factory and network capabilities, and order parts online at
its website.
About Us
Protolabs is the fastest and most comprehensive digital
manufacturing service in the world. Our digital factories produce
low-volume parts in days while our digital network of manufacturing
partners powered by Hubs unlocks advanced capabilities and volume
pricing at higher quantities. The result? One manufacturing
source—from prototyping to production—for product developers,
engineers, and supply chain teams across the globe. See what's next
at protolabs.com.
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Investor Relations Contact Protolabs Ryan Johnsrud,
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ryan.johnsrud@protolabs.com
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