Case Study Library

Protolabs supported Mahle, one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world, with the development of a new generation of high-voltage heaters.

When a bespoke motorbike part wasn’t accessible in days, David Spanton took matters into his own hands and developed the part he needed.

Protolabs Helps Scion-Sprays to win €4 million Order

Protolabs supports effort to break speed record

The Formula Student challenge. Design and build a single-seat racing car and put it to the test at Silverstone the UK’s most famous motor racing circuit

When Rick Bowes (Designer at TRW Automotive) needed to combine existing clock spring technology with new design features, he turned to Protolabs to manufacture the prototypes.

1st Call’s solution is called TouchClone™: “keys cloned at a touch”. Essentially, the product is a merger of technologies incorporating a traditional transponder, an electronic reader, and a cloning device.

Choo Choo: Protolabs helps Alstom’s Loco Competition Entry Keep on Track!

Protolabs helps win the race to develop key component for motorsport

Swedish medical innovators, Ascilion, turned to Protolabs for support transitioning from product development to manufacture of a revolutionary blood sampling product.

An Idea Transformed into a Device Protecting Those in Offices, Schools and Factories

Through the European Cool Idea Award, Protolabs and Moon Labs have combined their skills to create a potentially life-saving monitoring system for hospital patients.

Lourd’innov relied on Protolabs' rapid machining service and were able to offer a finalised prototype very quickly allowing for more scope during design review.

OVR Technology turns to Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing at Protolabs to evolve VR experiences

Diagonal Bio innovates towards quick and accurate identification of genetic markers with the help of Protolabs

PART 1 - Design product agency OIM Sweden, was commissioned to design and develop the PolarCap System to lower the brain temperature in a controlled manner following head trauma. They worked with Protolabs to find the optimal design for the injection moulded housing for the PolarCap System’s cooling unit.

Forgtin, which was developed with Protolabs, supports those with tinnitus by limiting its effects by anywhere between 30 and 100 percent.

Massachusetts-based medtech company Opus KSD leverages rapid machining, molding to bring innovative surgical stapler tool to market.

The ToxiMet system, owned by IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, is used for quantifying very toxic...

Design analysis paired with quick-turn moulding helped motion and tech leader rapidly accelerate development for exoskeleton

The first adjustable implant for glaucoma treatment by Rheon Medical

PART 2 - Protolabs helps vital head injury relief product enter the premier league

Lives in the UK are being saved after Protolabs’ rapid tooling service helped ramp up production for a crucial breathing aid used in the fight against COVID-19.

HemoSonics used 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding to quickly develop blood analysis machine

Protolabs was recently called upon to support the creation of a bespoke cranial implant, working closely with the designer to manufacture the implant to a patient’s very specific requirements, within three days.

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The Smiledge device sterilises dummies used by babies, and other oral devices.

Protolabs responded swiftly to help first responders save lives with 3D printed trachea models.

Design analysis paired with quick-turn moulding helped motion and tech leader rapidly accelerate development for exoskeleton

UVision360 used Protolabs’ stereolithography 3D printing process, featuring its exclusive, micro-resolution MicroFine Green™ thermoset resin, to rapidly prototype parts with ultrafine features. The 3D-printed prototypes helped the firm save on tooling costs while accelerating development speed.

A shot in the arm for next generation diagnostics

Protolabs' digital manufacturing service goes above and beyond for Nokia and their development of high tech drones.

An Oxfordshire based industrial design company is using the rapid injection moulding services of Protolabs, to help its airline customers minimise the amount of time their aircraft are on the ground for annual maintenance.

Protolabs' supported General Drones with the creation of numerous high-density and low-porosity parts that made up the Auxdron LFG; a purpose-built drone which responds to emergencies at sea.

ISAR is only too happy to take on the challenging demand for electric drives in Aerospace Engineering - with expert knowledge and support from Protolabs.

See how aerospace, defense, and technology giant used interactive design analysis to move from 3D-printed prototypes to moulded parts.

Canute Rail worked with Protolabs to design and CNC machine a high precision part for critical track inspection work.

Protolabs helps Arrow Lake develop an ozone system that cuts costs by 20%.

Following development trials by Rotork engineers, a patented, ground breaking solution is proving to be highly effective at preventing valve leakage.

Weinor GmbH & Co. KG is one of Germany’s most reputable manufacturers of awnings, patios and conservatories and is best known for being uncompromising when it comes to innovation, quality and aesthetics. Recently, the company used the CNC machining services from Protolabs® to develop parts for its new Zenara series of awnings.

Start-up DCO systems at the forefront of innovation with their pioneering monitoring solutions for industrial stream users

Thorlabs reduced the time to market for its new motorised polarisation controller by several months using Protolabs design analysis, prototyping and on demand manufacturing for its outsourced parts

Innovative electrical supplier Hager launches the Klik range of lighting control systems, major developments were launched with support from Protolabs on-demand manufacturing.

Nuneaton-based OceanLED, needed a fast and flexible way to produce low cost, high quality components for the firm’s latest state-of-the-art LED lights.

Protolabs helps energy saving device increase sustainability

Stream Lion reimagines modal hammer design by leveraging Multi Jet Fusion to manufacture on-demand production parts.

Connecting nature with technology. An ingenious camera kit, designed to get close to nesting birds, which was adopted by a national educational project.

With Protolabs injection moulding services, Nanoident AG has already stolen-a-march on the competition.

HP finds speed, materials solutions with rapid injection moulding.

Government contractor Harris becomes early adopter of rapid insert molding for testing of circuit boards.

FROG is a new GPRS telemetry logger from Isodaq Technology, a division of Herefordshire-based Hydro-Logic Ltd.

A virtual prop from popular fantasy game Warhammer becomes reality thanks to Luma ID and Protolabs

Product design consultancy Nebulem provides a highly responsive service, supported by rapid prototyping from Protolabs

Artists add sparkle with Swarovski Crystal Applicator created using the CNC Service from Protolabs®. The CNC machined parts from Protolabs have proved to have very suitable mechanical properties.

This unique pair of luxury headphones utilises high-end technology, and Protolabs' injection moulding service, to create a stellar audio experience.

Protolabs and the Comate design office have combined their skills to finalise the bottle closure system that dresses luxury vodka XAU® .

The growing popularity of cycling has led to an increased demand for vehicle bike carriers so people can transport their bikes wherever they go.

The world’s lightest production electric two-wheeler produced by British company Karbon Kinetics Ltd. Developed partly using rapid injection moulding

Protolabs supports an innovative high café-quality espresso moka pot that can be used at home.

Vladislav Svetashkov implemented his innovative Cablewings cable winder within no time at all, using Protolabs injection moulding service

A new concept in heated kitchen utensils is set to change the way we spread butter and scoop ice cream. The inventors are bringing these innovations to market with help digital manufacturer of prototypes and production parts, Protolabs.

Machined aluminium joint housings protect mechanical components that help those suffering from lower-limb paralysis walk.

London based Entryphone have developed an entry phone product that perfectly meets the demands of the 21st century. The Entryphone team were keen to get their exciting new product to market as quickly as possible so Protolabs' high-speed low-volume production model provided the support needed.

In anticipation of the “Black Panther” movie premiere, PepsiCo developed a limited-edition kit featuring several new technologies and manufacturing processes.

A covered, plastic wine glass was brought to market swiftly with on-demand manufacturing from Protolabs.

Clement Clarke Communications (C3), designer and manufacturer of telecommunications headsets, make its first foray into the high-volume consumer sector.

Ieva leverages all Protolabs services to create a revolutionary piece of smart jewellery.

In 2014 2045Tech, an innovative start-up business based in Padova, Italy, won a Protolabs Cool Idea Award to bring its ‘Floome’ initiative to life.

This case study reveals how an award-winning idea to help people with shaky hands eat more easily was developed by Glasgow-based 4C Design and quickly brought into cost-effective production by Protolabs’ rapid moulding service.

Industrial imaging processes and 3D printing are making it possible to bring extinct species to life

Protolabs Reinforces the War on Cancer

A Swiss company has achieved a breakthrough in long-term stress-free examination for horses, with the Piavita Vet System. Protolabs supplies the essential plastic housings.

Origin Product Design: Product design is the consideration of aesthetics, ergonomics, performance manufacture and assembly.

Goodsmith combines barefoot movement with the need for shoeing - plastic parts made by Protolabs.

Social Distancing Badge Lights the Way for a Safe Return to Work

BactoFlow’s sensor works through a system of impedance flow cytometry – which means it uses an electric field to detect bacteria without pre-treating or incubating the water sample.

World-leading fishing lure innovator brings Protolabs on board for vital product development

Protolabs helps French company with revolutionary winch designs.

Protolabs helps sustainable plastic innovators Lyfecycle join the race for climate awareness at Extreme E with the development of their Reach for Change bracelet

Triax Technologies creates a waterproof wearable device using Protolabs’ rapid overmolding process.

The wearable Cleanbrace device provides users with a wearable hygiene solution that also functions as a wearable device.

A wearable IoT fitness tracker was brought to market swiftly with help from Protolabs.

Eyewear maker uses rapid injection moulding to accelerate design validation.

Protolabs’ rapid CNC machining provided quick-turn prototyping services that helped Epson enhance the comfort of these lightweight, high-resolution glasses.

Protolabs' digital manufacturing service goes above and beyond for Nokia and their development of high tech drones.

A revolutionary type of robotic hand—marketed as the Shadow Dexterous Hand—is transforming the way many sectors use robots.

Protolabs accelerates robotic farming machine, FarmBot, to market with digital manufacturing

Protolabs climbs aboard the fourth agri-revolution 

Protolabs has worked with AEInnova to develop a prototype housing for a self-powered wireless sensor that uses the heat from the machine it is monitoring as its own thermoelectric power source.

Renewable energy is front-page news and sprawling wind farms are now a common sight across the UK, on land and at sea.

Proven is simultaneously improving build-quality whilst saving both assembly time and also labour costs.

Protolabs helps energy saving device increase sustainability

Protolabs answers the call for ‘Dog & Bone’ art project

A work of art of pure design, accentuated by a mirror polished finish

Protolabs’ 3D printing helps Shrewsbury inventor’s new boxing training aid go boom

ICE Product designers needed to make a wrist rest that was strong and lightweight, to support the weight of arms and hands during long bike journeys.

When a keen cyclist’s new car didn’t have the right mount system for his bikes, he used his skills as an automotive designer to develop a new product that met his needs – and asked digital manufacturer of prototypes and production parts, Protolabs, to help.

Protolabs helps Soccerment develop smart shin pads for football data collection