Protolabs broadens abilities from custom prototyping to full-service poduction

Global digital manufacturing leader Protolabs (PRLB) has expanded its capabilities with the introduction of full-service production to help serve companies at every stage in their product life cycles, from early prototyping and pre-production to large-scale manufacturing and end-of-life product support. The evolution enables improved pricing options for larger part orders, enhanced quality control, and focused industry certifications critical in production while maintaining Protolabs’ established low-volume, quick-turn prototyping capabilities. To align with the expansion, the entire customer experience at Protolabs is also evolving. In addition to immediate online access to instant quoting, customers now have the option to connect directly with a team of production experts for complete program management on projects. That includes assistance with the quoting platform and file uploads to help navigate orders with complex bill of materials or BoM and strategic sourcing from both Protolabs and its network partners. Operations specialists can assist with logistics fulfillment and applications engineers can work with customers to optimize CAD models and reduce overall costs.