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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
The company currently employs approximately 300 people, and will expand Proto Labs’ team to more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
Proto Labs acquired RAPID for an aggregate purchase price of $120 million ($110 million in cash and $10 million in Proto Labs stock). RAPID’s 2017 annual revenue is forecasted to be approximately $45 million.
Effective today, RAPID will start operating under the name “Rapid, a Proto Labs Company.” Eventually, it will transition to operating solely under the Proto Labs brand, Proto Labs reports.
For more info, visit Proto Labs.
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