Proto Labs Inc

Proto Labs, Inc. was incorporated in Minnesota in 1999. The terms Proto Labs, "Protolabs," the Company, we, us, and our as used herein refer to the business and operations of Proto Labs, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We are the world’s fastest manufacturing service enabling companies across every industry to streamline production of quality parts throughout the entire product life cycle. From custom prototyping to end-use production, we support product developers, engineers, and supply chain teams along every phase of their manufacturing journey. Founded in 1999, we radically reduced the time needed to produce injection molding prototypes through complex software that automated the manufacturing process. Over the next two decades, we added computer numerical control ("CNC") machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication, and later acquired 3D Hubs, Inc ("Hubs") and launched the Protolabs Network, our global network of manufacturing partners ( MPs ). Our 25+ years of growth while expanding capabilities provide customers with the best digital manufacturing experience in the industry. Our vision is accelerating innovation by revolutionizing manufacturing. Our mission is to shape the future by bringing customer ideas to life across every stage of the product life cycle. We accomplish this by offering a variety of manufacturing capabilities fulfilled through a combination of owned manufacturing factories ("Factory") and a worldwide network of premium manufacturing partners ("Network").