Aerospace Component Manufacturing for Prototyping and Production
Reduce risk, get to launch faster, and streamline your supply chain with rapid prototyping and on-demand production
ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 13485:2016 | AS9100D | ITAR
Innovative Companies We Support
How Do Aerospace and Defense Companies Use Protolabs?
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
Rapid Prototyping
Take advantage of design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback in our instant quotes to make adjustments to part design before any manufacturing begins, then navigate quickly through early- and late-stage prototyping with ease.
We are the fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturer in the industry with more than 25 years of experience developing products for innovative industrial companies around the world.
100%
of Fortune 100
Industrial Companies Served
700 Million
Parts Manufactured
300,000
Customers Served
Plastic Materials for Medical Devices
From high-performance polymers to elastomers, we source and run the materials medical teams rely on.
Account Manager
A dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads.
Account Manager
A dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads.
Account Manager
A dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads.
Account Manager
A dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads.
Aerospace CNC-Machined Parts in as Fast as 4 Days
Get complete aerospace prototypes faster with CNC-machined parts delivered in as fast as 4 days. All components are produced in ITAR and AS9100 controlled facilities with traceability and FAI support for mission critical reliability. Precision machining capabilities support tight tolerance aerospace prototypes faster with CNC machined parts delivered in as fast as 4 days.
Innovative Drone Development
Manufacturing Services for Industrial Products
Injection Molding
Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.
- Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required
- 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
- Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation
CNC Machining
Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network.
- Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days
- Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
- Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm) through our digital network
3D Printing
Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts.
- Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more
- 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
- 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier.
- Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback
- Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
- Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening
NASA Generative Design x Quick-Turn Manufacturing
The government organization that has been making the impossible world of space travel possible for more than six decades, NASA, is now exploring a more earthbound frontier. It has become a testing ground for generative design—using artificial intelligence (AI) to create novel CAD designs. Watch how quick-turn manufacturing enabled highly iterative design for the aerospace giant.
Quality Measures for the Industrial Equipment Industry
Our industry-standard procedures and certifications guarantee quality and regulatory compliance.
| CMM inspection report | First Article Inspection (FAI) |
| Dimensional Inspection Report (DIR) | PPAP |
| Material Certificates + Certificate of Analysis | Conflict Minerals Reporting |
| REACH + RoHS Certificates | Prop65 |
| Industry Certifications: ISO 9001 and AS 9100 | Certificate of Conformance (CoC) |
| Industry Certifications (Protolabs Network): ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO TS16949 | |
Process Traceability
Process Traceability
Process Traceability
Process Traceability
Materials for Industrial Applications
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Steel and Stainless Steel
It’s strong, machinable, and relatively low in cost. Oil and gas fields, for example, often favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance. Superalloys such as 3D-printed Inconel are an alternative for demanding applications.
Common Industrial Applications
We have several capabilities within our services and processes ideal for industrial equipment manufacturing. A few common applications include:
- Machine and tool parts
- Jigs and fixtures
- Electronic housings
- Pumps and accessories
- Oil and gas extraction equipment
- General industrial machinery
- Conveyors and conveying equipment
- Parts for tractors, bulldozers, forklifts, and other heavy construction and individual vehicles and equipment
Resources for Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Using 3D Printing for Complex Jigs andFixtures
3D printing is a great way to produce irregular,intricate, or smaller jigs and fixtures.
Using 3D Printing for Complex Jigs andFixtures
3D printing is a great way to produce irregular,intricate, or smaller jigs and fixtures.
Using 3D Printing for Complex Jigs andFixtures
3D printing is a great way to produce irregular,intricate, or smaller jigs and fixtures.
Using 3D Printing for Complex Jigs andFixtures
3D printing is a great way to produce irregular,intricate, or smaller jigs and fixtures.
Using 3D Printing for Complex Jigs andFixtures
3D printing is a great way to produce irregular,intricate, or smaller jigs and fixtures.
