Accelerating Production of Industrial Equipment and Components

Meet the growing need for connected hardware while still supporting legacy equipment and machinery with custom parts

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Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | ITAR


Innovative Companies We Support

How Do Industrial Equipment Companies Use Protolabs?


Supply Chain Diversification

Build a manufacturing safety net into your supply chain that you can turn to during line-down situations or unplanned disruptions.

On-Demand Production

Create agility in your supply chain by ordering quick-turn industrial components when needed.

Jigs and Fixtures

Streamline part assembly and help reduce production costs with durable jigs and fixtures.


Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)

Order custom production parts on demand for MRO applications to keep equipment running without delay.


Durable Materials

Choose from more than 40 different metal alloys and hundreds of industrial-grade plastic and elastomeric materials, like silicone rubber and TPU for highly durable seals, gaskets, and other internal components.


We are the fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturer in the industry with more than 25 years of experience developing products for innovative industrial companies around the world. 100%
of Fortune 100 
Industrial 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 Manager

A dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads.


Applications Engineers

Expert CAD solutions and cost-reduction strategies tailored by in-house applications engineers to optimize your designs.

Logistics

Seamless logistics fulfillment and efficiency optimization from experienced operations specialists.

Quality Control

Our skilled expert on-site quality control teams ensure your parts meet your expectations and exact specifications.


Manufacturing Services for Industrial 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.

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  • 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

 

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.


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  • 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 Industrial Equipment 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 9100  Certificate of Conformance (CoC)
Industry Certifications (Protolabs Network): ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO TS16949   


Materials for Industrial Applications


Steel and Stainless Steel

It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.

Aluminum

Though there is less concern with the component weight of industrial equipment and machinery, aluminum is often a metal of choice because of its excellent machinability and lower overall manufacturing cost.


Thermosets and Thermoplastics

Liquid silicone rubber and other elastomers are widely used for applications requiring fuel-resistant parts while high-performance thermoplastics such as PEEK and PEI (Ultem) can serve as stand-ins for metal in some situations.

Commodity Plastics

As companies retrofit existing equipment with computer electronics to meet connectivity demands, a large range of versatile and affordable thermoplastics can be leveraged.




Common Industrial Applications

We have several capabilities within our services and processes ideal for industrial equipment manufacturing. A few common applications include:

  • Machine and tool parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Electronic housings
  • Pumps and accessories
  • Oil and gas extraction equipment
  • General industrial machinery
  • Conveyors and conveying equipment
  • Parts for tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, and other heavy construction and individual vehicles and equipment

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FOAM-iT needed to update two of its flagship products quickly to make them less prone to damage in order to aid in the fight against COVID-19. By using our on-demand molding service, FOAM-iT took advantage of our design analysis and easy online ordering, along with a helping hand from in-house manufacturing experts to avoid delays.

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