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April 16, 2026 · Protolabs joined the group just before the 41st annual Space Symposium in Colorado.
April 1, 2026 · A hybrid manufacturing environment can mix and match tools to achieve design freedom of additive manufacturing and offer precision of more conventional tools, according to experts.
March 24, 2026 · The report shows there’s now a definitive shift from experimentation to aggressive scaling.
March 3, 2026 · ProDesk by Proto Labs an enhanced way to prototype and a refined path to production, according to Protolabs.
November 14, 2025 · Its strategy includes investing in increased additive manufacturing capacity for scalability and focused industry certifications for more applications in various segments.
October 21, 2025 · Expanded machining service enhances innovation with tighter tolerances, diverse finishes, and quality documentation—with stateside, ITAR-compliance.
August 29, 2025 · AM enables high levels of customization for medical devices including implants, prosthetics and surgical guides.
January 10, 2025 · Experts tracking the progress in additive manufacturing point to positive signs while citing some cautionary challenges ahead.
January 10, 2025 · Volume pricing,quality control, and program management are among the production benefits possible at the digital manufacturer.
November 12, 2024 · Manufacturers step up use of on-demand models, leveraging AM to enable responsiveness to shifting market demands while gaining more design flexibility.
September 9, 2024 · Axtra3D printing capabilities complement digital manufacturer’s advanced photopolymer offering with repeatable printed parts in days, company says.
July 17, 2024 · Digital manufacturing leader meets challenge from NASA engineers to rapidly manufacture a generatively designed space travel apparatus; delivers part in 36 hours, Protolabs reports.
June 10, 2024 · A survey of more than 700 members of the global engineering community and key market data identify the current and future state of additive manufacturing, Protolabs reports.
May 17, 2024 · Protolabs survey finds companies under pressure to get products to market faster while still juggling workforce challenges.
May 6, 2024 · Validation and certification of 3D printed parts is getting easier as standards efforts mature and process monitoring capabilities take aim at consistent quality.
January 9, 2024 · The service, formerly known as Hubs, is viewed as a hybrid digital manufacturing model combining Protolabs' digital factories with global suppliers.
July 21, 2023 · Protolabs' expanded CNC machining capabilities enable ability to get custom plated Parts in as fast as 4 days.
July 20, 2023 · Advances in 3D printer materials handling capabilities and recycling services are helping engineers optimize scrap parts and unused additive manufacturing materials.
June 20, 2023 · As all-in-one solutions emerge, software and automation are streamlining additive manufacturing and other manufacturing processes into optimized and integrated production workflows.
March 31, 2023 · Manufacturing model pairs company’s own digital factories with distributed supplier network to expand options for product developers and production buyers.