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Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau

byProtolabs
in 3D Print Service Bureaus
5.0

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Service Information on Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau?

Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau is a service offering on-demand additive manufacturing solutions for prototyping and production needs. The service provides access to various 3D printing technologies including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, multi jet fusion, and direct metal laser sintering to produce custom parts in multiple materials such as thermoplastics and metals. It facilitates rapid development by enabling the creation of complex geometries and functional prototypes without tooling. The service supports applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products by helping organizations streamline product development cycles, validate designs, and manufacture small volumes of components. It includes online quoting and design analysis tools, aiming to address the business requirement of fast and flexible part iteration and short-run production.

Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau Pricing

Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau operates on a pay-per-order pricing model where costs are determined by factors such as material choice, part geometry, quantity, and lead time. The service provides instant quoting based on uploaded part designs, and pricing varies depending on production specifications and selected process.

Overall experience with Protolabs 3D Print Service Bureau

Engineer
<50M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Rapid Prototyping and Key Insights from Protolabs”

5.0
Jan 3, 2025
Protolabs 3D printing services have been very helpful to my company. Their ability to turn around parts (FDM, MJF, injection molded samples) in a timely manner is very impressive. Their DFM software gives quick feedback, is easy to understand, and provides crucial design and manufacturing feedback that can help customers quickly understand where they should expect changes. I have yet to receive a sample that was less than the quality I would expect.
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Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

Protolabs focuses on providing digital manufacturing resources for a variety of needs. The process extends from initial prototyping stages to full production, incorporating injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. The primary business problem Protolabs aims to solve is streamlining and enhancing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Public
Head office location
Maple Plain, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.protolabs.com

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This company is very agile and fast in everything they do. They are usually able to offer instant quotes on different manufacturing services. Their DFM software is an incredible tool that helps us to understand how our products may need to change to become more manufacturable - feedback is usually available within the day. Lastly, they are always ready for a call to discuss quotes, explain DFM results, and discuss lead times. Their lead times are always impressive and in my experience they hold to them.

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It is hard to find weaknesses. While they offer many services, some are very expensive.

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    Rapid Prototyping and Key Insights from Protolabs

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    Jan 3, 2025
    Protolabs 3D printing services have been very helpful to my company. Their ability to turn around parts (FDM, MJF, injection molded samples) in a timely manner is very impressive. Their DFM software gives quick feedback, is easy to understand, and provides crucial design and manufacturing feedback that can help customers quickly understand where they should expect changes. I have yet to receive a sample that was less than the quality I would expect.
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