Protolabs has joined Space Foundation, a global space community supporting collaboration and education, just before the 41st annual Space Symposium,April 13–16 in Colorado Springs, CO. Protolabs showcased its aerospace capabilities in the Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center (Broadmoor Hall).
Protolabs’ factories in the United States are ITAR-compliant and hold AS9100 certification. Each aerospace customer has access to dedicated engineering support, customer service teams, and manufacturing expertise. AS9100-certified machining in the U.S. and Europe allows aerospace companies to localize their supply chains.
“Space Foundation is a leading organization for one of our most important industries at Protolabs. I look forward to connecting with its members as we stay on the cutting edge and continue powering aerospace innovation,” says Suresh Krishna, Protolabs CEO and president.
Protolabs serves aerospace companies through its own facilities as well as its network of vetted manufacturing partners around the world. The hybrid business model taps into the speed and automation of its homegrown factories along with the expanded capabilities and cost efficiencies of its manufacturing partners, the company reports.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.


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