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Proto Labs
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Proto Labs

Proto Labs

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Proto Labs: A tech-enabled, Minnesota-based manufacturer specializing in rapid, low-volume custom parts production.

HQ
Maple Plain, MN, US
Founded
1999
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Proto Labs, founded in 1999 by Larry Lukis and headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota, is a technology-enabled company specializing in the rapid manufacturing of low-volume custom parts. The company's core mission is to provide fast and reliable prototyping and short-run production services using advanced methods like 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. Proto Labs serves a diverse range of industries including medical devices, electronics, automotive, and consumer products, aiming to streamline the product development process for its global clientele.

Notable figures associated with Proto Labs include founder Larry Lukis and current CEO Robert Bodor. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker PRLB and is a component of the S&P 600. Proto Labs has achieved significant milestones, such as generating $445.6 million in revenue in 2018 and employing around 2,700 people by 2019. Its impact is underscored by its reputation as the fastest and most comprehensive manufacturing service globally, offering clients rapid online quotes and free design analysis to expedite quality part production.

Proto Labs - Products & Services

  • Digital Manufacturing Services logo

    Digital Manufacturing Services

    Protolabs offers rapid prototyping and on-demand production across injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication.

    Competing Products

    Vendra logo

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Proto Labs - Quick Facts

Who are Proto Labs' competitors?

Companies similar to Proto Labs include Vendra, Xometry, Fictiv and Inventables.

When was Proto Labs founded?

Proto Labs was founded in 1999.

Where is Proto Labs' headquarters located?

Proto Labs' headquarters is located in Maple Plain, MN, US.

How much has Proto Labs raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2012, Proto Labs has raised a total of $54.5M (USD).

How many employees does Proto Labs have?

Proto Labs has 2,568 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Proto Labs - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • 3d Printing
  • CNC Machining
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • Manufacturing
Unique IDs
  • ein: 000000000
  • secCik: 0001443669
  • ticker: PRLB
NAICS
  • 330000Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3400Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery And Transportation Equipment
  • 3440Fabricated Structural Metal Products
Show 10 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 321000Wood Product Manufacturing
  • 321900Other Wood Product Manufacturing
  • 321910Millwork
  • 321918Other Millwork (including Flooring)
SIC
  • 2400Lumber And Wood Products, Except Furniture
  • 2430Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, And Structural Wood Members
  • 2431Millwork
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4000Railroad Transportation