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JOSCAR registered

Industry Spotlight

24/01/2022

Protolabs achieves JOSCAR recognition, joining elite group of suppliers for Aerospace, Security, Space and Defence industries

Having supported the sector for a number of years we are now officially recognised as a fully compliant and credible supplier to major businesses within the associated industries.

Putzbrunn Facility - Germany

22/11/2021

A new era for 3D printing in Europe

We are proud to officially open our new 3D printing centre of excellence in Putzbrunn near Munich. The centre is a world class facility that contains future-oriented technologies, highly skilled employees and a host of sustainable benefits.

DNV Certification

Industry Spotlight

20/05/2021

Protolabs 3D printing provides confidence to oil and gas and energy industries with first-to-market DNC Certification

Expanding our support for the energy sector with first to market DNV ‘Qualification of Manufacturer’ certification

The Great Engineering Challenge of Tomorrow

Digital Manufacturing

25/03/2021

The Great Engineering Challenge of Tomorrow

The Great Engineering Challenge of Tomorrow. Sustainability Training Hackathon.

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Digital Manufacturing

25/03/2021

10 Reasons to Attend the Protolabs Sustainability Training Hackathon

10 Reasons to Attend the Protolabs Sustainability Training Hackathon

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Digital Manufacturing

25/03/2021

The Protolabs Sustainability Training Hackathon – What Will I Get From It?

The Protolabs Sustainability Training Hackathon – What Will I Get From It?

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Digital Manufacturing

19/01/2021

Protolabs Acquires Online Manufacturing Platform 3D Hubs

We’re excited to announce that we will be able to serve even more of your manufacturing needs with the acquisition of 3D Hubs. That’s right, 3D Hubs is joining the Protolabs family to create the world’s largest digital manufacturing platform.