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We are your manufacturing partner to scale projects to production. Get complete program management with a team who can tailor our capabilities to optimise cost, quantity, and quality control of your production order.
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Materials
MaterialsMaterials by ServiceInjection MouldingMoulded plastic prototypes and production partsCNC MachiningMachined prototypes and production parts in as fast as 1 day3D PrintingAdditive manufacturing for quality plastic and metal partsMaterials by TypePlasticsVarious grades of plastics across moulding, machining, and 3D printingMetalsExtensive library of metal materials for machining, and 3D printingElastomersFlexible materials for injection moulding and 3D printingSupply Your Own ResinGuidelines on how to supply custom resin for your next projectColourantsA broad range of colourants available for injection moulding
The material selection process
Do you need a guide for selecting thermoplastic materials? Here you will find expert knowledge about thermoplastics and tips that will make it easier for you to choose a material for your moulded parts.
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Industries
IndustriesIndustries We ServeMedicalAccelerated development of medical devices and health care productsAerospaceHigh-quality components from early prototyping to hot-fire testing to launchAutomotiveRapid prototyping and ramp-up production for traditional, electric, and autonomous vehiclesRoboticsComplex end-use production parts for robotics and automation applicationsConsumer ElectronicsFunctional prototyping and on-demand production of consumer and computer electronics partsIndustrial EquipmentDurable jigs, fixtures, and other components to streamline assembly and reduce production costs
Protolabs x NASA
We partnered with NASA to machine a crowdsourced, generatively designed part that was delivered in only 36 hours so the design could be presented at the PowerSource Global Summit.
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Resources
ResourcesGuides and Trend ReportsManufacturing industry analysisBlogsManufacturing articlesDesign TipsPrototyping and production adviceEventsEvents and WebinarsGlossaryTerminology of the industryCase StudiesClient success storiesDesign AidsTools for product designFAQsManufacturing questions answeredInspirON HubinspirON Events, Exchange & AcademyInsightInsight Video SeriesManufacturing ToolkitsPart optimisation informationProduct Life CycleLeverage Protolabs across the product life cycle for prototyping and production
Design Cube
Our helpful design aid demonstrates part features that are too thin or too thick, bad bosses, right and wrong ribs, and other considerations to be mindful of while designing parts for injection moulding.
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About Us
About UsContact us
Halesfield 8,
Telford,
Shropshire,
TF7 4QNP: +44 (0) 1952 683047
E: customerservice@protolabs.co.uk
Manufacture like a Pro
From custom prototyping to end-use production, we're your trusted manufacturing partner helping you drive product development and innovation forward.
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