3D Printing Service
Additive manufacturing for precision prototypes and end-use production parts
Looking for more than a desktop 3D printer can provide? Need an alternative to your in-house capabilities? Our industrial 3D printing service ensures accuracy and repeatability so you get highly precise parts—every time. At Protolabs, additive manufacturing is designed for functional prototypes, complex designs, and production components in as fast as 1 day.
Which 3D Printing Process Should I Use?
Why 3D Printing at Protolabs?
Precision and Repeatability
Get consistently accurate parts due to rigorous quality control measures and experienced process engineers.
Material Selection
Choose from a range of industrial-grade materials including metals fit for production use and micro resolution plastics for ultra-fine part features.
In-house Production
Maintain consistent quality and guaranteed lead times from a single supplier with in-house part production.
Unmatched Capacity
More than 100 industrial 3D printers across six additive manufacturing technologies.
3D Printing Finishing Options
3D Printing Tour
Take a quick tour through our additive manufacturing facility in North Carolina, one of the largest 3D printing operations in the world, to see how we build high-quality prototypes and fully functional end-use components and assemblies.
Additive Manufacturing Materials
We use a range of commercial-grade thermoset resins, and thermoplastic and metal powders to 3D print parts that are suitable for various part applications and industries.
“The success of the Black Panther mask not only demonstrates Protolabs’ capabilities but the potential of 3D printing to advance packaging design.”
Resources
3D Printing Materials: Select the Right Plastic or Metal for Your 3D-Printed Part
Designing for Metal 3D Printing
Industrial 3D Printing for Production Parts
Industrial 3D Printing for Dummies
