Proto Labs,
Proto Labs, Halesfield 8, Telford, TF7 4QN
Sets it apart · CNC Machining — UK · scanned 2026-08-20— click a claim to see its decomposition
Geographic gap claim
Only AS9100-certified injection moulder in West Midlands
Scope: web-verified UK injection-moulding lens (425 companies, West Midlands: 70)
Scan date: 2026-08-20
Decomposition — atomic inputs
A1PROTO LABS, LIMITED is a UK injection moulding entity
agent“PROTO LABS, LIMITED”
A2Located in West Midlands
agent“Halesfield 8 Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QN, UK”
A3Holds AS9100
agent“AS9100D”
A4No other AS9100-holder in West Midlands (70 total moulding companies)
derived“Scan of UK_IM_lens 0.3.6 on 2026-08-20”
Rarity claim
One of 9 AS9100-certified injection moulders in the UK
Scope: web-verified UK injection-moulding lens, July 2026 pass
Scan date: 2026-08-20
Decomposition — atomic inputs
A1Holds AS9100
agent“AS9100D”
A2Exactly 9 companies in lens hold AS9100
derived“Web scan, 2026-08-20, UK_IM_lens 0.3.6 (425 companies / 446 entities)”
About
PROTO LABS, LIMITED is a global digital contract manufacturer specializing in rapid prototyping and on-demand production, with a UK facility in Telford, supporting projects from concept to over one million parts. Their digital approach prioritizes speed, offering interactive quotes with design analysis within hours and parts delivered in as little as one day, leveraging capabilities in injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication across a vast range of materials. Serving diverse industries including medical, aerospace, and automotive, PROTO LABS holds critical certifications like ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, with their strongest differentiator being their AI-driven ProDesk platform for manufacturability analysis and real-time pricing, enabling rapid turnaround times as demonstrated by their work with NASA.
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PROTO LABS, LIMITED is a global digital contract manufacturer specializing in rapid prototyping and on-demand production. With a significant presence in the United States and Europe, including a facility in Telford, UK, the company supports projects from initial concept through to large-scale production runs of over one million parts. Their digital approach prioritizes speed, offering interactive quotes with design analysis within hours and parts delivered in as little as one day for certain processes.
The company's core manufacturing capabilities encompass injection molding, CNC machining (milling and turning), 3D printing utilizing a wide array of technologies, and sheet metal fabrication. They work with an extensive range of materials, including over 100 plastic and elastomeric options for injection molding, 30 for 3D printing, and 76 for CNC machining, covering plastics, metals, elastomers, and liquid silicone rubber. PROTO LABS serves diverse industries such as medical, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial equipment.
PROTO LABS holds numerous critical industry certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, AS9100D, and is ITAR registered, alongside approvals like JOSCAR. Key differentiators include their AI-driven ProDesk platform for manufacturability analysis and real-time pricing, a focus on supply chain flexibility, and rapid turnaround times. Their proven track record is exemplified by partnerships with organizations like NASA, for whom they produced a critical part for the Artemis mission in just 36 hours.
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CNC capability4
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- Specialist categories
- Mill-turn
- CAD software
- Other CAD
- Tolerance (typical)
- ±0.13 mm
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium, Titanium, Brass, PEEK, POM (Acetal)
- Industries served
- Medical devices, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence
Certifications & approvals5
- ISO 9001
- Held
- ISO 14001
- Held
- AS9100
- Held
- ISO 13485
- Held
- ITAR registered
- Yes
Quality & traceability2
- Part marking
- Yes
- CofC offered
- Yes
Welding & fabrication2
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal
Services & production3
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Anodising
- Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
- Yes
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CNC capability: Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Process traceability · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)