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Digital Manufacturing for Automotive Product Development
Conquer ever-shortening development cycles for traditional, electric, and autonomous vehicles with rapid prototyping and low-volume production
Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | ITAR
How Do Automotive Companies use Protolabs?
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| We are the fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturer in the industry with more than 25 years of experience developing products for innovative automotive companies around the world. | 100% of Fortune 100Â Automotive Companies Served |
750 Million Parts Manufactured |
300,000 Customers Served |
Full Production Support Team
| 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. |
Account ManagerA dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads. |
Applications EngineersExpert CAD solutions and cost-reduction strategies tailored by in-house applications engineers to optimize your designs. |
LogisticsSeamless logistics fulfillment and efficiency optimization from experienced operations specialists. |
Quality ControlOur expert on-site quality control teams ensure your parts meet your expectations and exact specifications. |
Manufacturing Services for Automotive Products
Injection Molding
Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.
- Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required
- 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
- Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation
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CNC Machining
Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network.
- Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days
- Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
- Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm) through our digital network
3D Printing
Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts.
- Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more
- 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
- 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier.
- Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback
- Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
- Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening
Quality Measures for the Automotive Industry
Our industry-standard procedures and certifications guarantee quality and regulatory compliance.
| CMM inspection report | First Article Inspection (FAI) |
| Dimensional Inspection Report (DIR) | PPAP |
| Material Certificates + Certificate of Analysis | Conflict Minerals Reporting |
| REACH + RoHS Certificates | Prop65 |
| Industry Certifications: ISO 9001 and AS 9100Â | Certificate of Conformance (CoC) |
| Industry Certifications (Protolabs Network): ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO TS16949Â | Â |
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Materials for Automotive Applications
ThermoplasticsChoose from hundreds of thermoplastics including PEEK, acetal, or supply your own material. Maintain branding with custom colorant for qualified projects. |
Nylons3D print functional prototypes in several nylon materials available through selective laser sintering and Multi Jet Fusion. Mineral- and glass-filled nylons improve mechanical properties when needed. |
Liquid Silicone RubberSilicone rubber materials such as fuel-resistant fluorosilicone can be used for gaskets, seals, and tubing. An optical clarity silicone rubber is also available for lens and lighting applications. |
AluminumThis all-purpose metal used for light-weighting provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio and can be machined or 3D printed. Â |
Common Automotive Applications
We have several capabilities within our manufacturing services catered to the automotive industry. Here are a few applications we frequently see.
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