
Proto Labs
Founded Year
1999Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$54.5MDate of IPO
2/24/2012About Proto Labs
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) provides online injection molding services. It offers a range of services such as plastic injection molding, silicone rubber molding, over-molding and insert molding, and more. It also provides computer numerical control (CNC) machining, third-dimensional (3D) printing, and sheet metal fabrication services. It was founded in 1999 and is based in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
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Proto Labs Patents
Proto Labs has filed 42 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- 3D printing
- 3D computer graphics
- CAD file formats

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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8/27/2021 | 8/15/2023 | Casting (manufacturing), Thermoplastics, Injection molding, Plastics industry, LINER galaxies | Grant |
Application Date | 8/27/2021 |
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Grant Date | 8/15/2023 |
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Related Topics | Casting (manufacturing), Thermoplastics, Injection molding, Plastics industry, LINER galaxies |
Status | Grant |
Latest Proto Labs News
Aug 8, 2023
Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), the Minnesota-based manufacturing services bureau specializing in 3D printing solutions, announced its Q2 2023 earnings on Friday, August 4, reporting quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of... The post 3D Printing Financials: Services Bureau Proto Labs Reports Earnings Beat, In-Line Revenue for Q2 appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing.
Proto Labs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Proto Labs founded?
Proto Labs was founded in 1999.
Where is Proto Labs's headquarters?
Proto Labs's headquarters is located at 5540 Pioneer Creek Drive, Maple Plain.
What is Proto Labs's latest funding round?
Proto Labs's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did Proto Labs raise?
Proto Labs raised a total of $54.5M.
Who are the investors of Proto Labs?
Investors of Proto Labs include North Bridge Venture Partners, Private Capital and Entegris.
Who are Proto Labs's competitors?
Competitors of Proto Labs include Fictiv and 4 more.
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