Production 3D Printing
Industrial-grade 3D-printed parts with consistent repeatability at any quantity
3D Printing for End Use
Beyond prototyping, Protolabs is also a reliable source for 3D-printed production parts. With industrial additive manufacturing technologies and a wide range of plastic and metal materials, we can support projects from early design stages through to end-use part production.
Our production 3D printing services help engineers scale efficiently. With the combined capabilities of our in-house factories and global network, we can produce durable, functional components at a range of quantities while maintaining flexibility on design, timelines, and cost. This approach allows you to manufacture end-use parts when you need them, on tight timeframes, and at exceptional quality.
Advantages of Protolabs
Industrial-Grade
Production capabilities for customer-ready applications
Repeatability
Identical parts across production runs
Lead time
Customized to fit your needs
Finishing Options
Heat treating, secondary machining, vapor smoothing, and more
Production Capabilities for 3D Printing
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How it Works
Protolabs’ experts support you throughout your 3D printing project, helping you to get the most out of our on-demand capabilities, and ensuring consistency across production runs.
Discuss Project Requirements5 Reasons to Rely on Protolabs for 3D Printing at Scale
Reason 1
Production Capabilities
Benefit from the advanced performance of MJF, Advanced Photopolymers, DMLS and industrial FDM, which deliver strong, functional parts with high accuracy and consistent repeatability. These processes are ideal for printing complex geometries with durable materials.
Reason 2
Complete Order Management
We have a team of manufacturing experts working behind the scenes to fulfill your production order—we manage the entire process and keep you updated along the way.
Reason 3
Strong Supply Chain
Build agility into your supply chain by manufacturing on demand, including high-mix, low-volume BOMs ideal for mass customization. Onshoring through us helps reduce supply chain risk and brings manufacturing closer to your end markets.
Reason 4
Quality Documentation and Certifications
Get added quality assurance from conventional AS9102 FAI (First Article Inspection) reporting, full Dimensional Inspection Reports (DIR), Reference reports, and industry certifications (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, etc.)
Reason 5
Engineering Support
Think of our engineers as part of your team. Together, our engineers bring decades of experience across every major 3D printing technology, from metals to advanced polymers to surface finishes and post-processing services. Whether you’re designing a prototype or ready for production volumes, they are available to consult with you on a technical, quality compliance, and business requirements associated with your project.
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3D Printing Throughout the Product Life Cycle
Our 3D printing solutions scale from prototyping to production with flexible capacity and no minimum order quantities. For end-use parts, advanced processes like MJF, Advanced Photopolymers, and DMLS deliver consistent quality and performance, supported by application-specific post-processing, inspection, and compliance documentation.
