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Learn about the cost drivers for both services as parts move from prototyping to production.

Often, injection molding is considered the most cost-effective production option for SKUs with estimated annual usage in the low-thousands for volume. It comes down to economies of scale—you just set up once to run tens or hundreds of thousands of parts. The highest volumes often bring you the lowest per unit price tags. But, the production setting also typically carries something else with it if you’re thoughtful—cost control, and lots of it.

Scientific molding is the foundation for Protolabs' on-demand manufacturing capabilities.

Reap the benefits of on-shoring with on-demand production to create a more efficient supply chain.

Tame the beast of demand volatility with the help of a digital manufacturing supplier that can help create efficiencies and reduce costs.