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Proto Labs

Unit A Hortonpark Industrial Estate
Hortonwood 7
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 7GX

Email: damian.hennessey@protolabs.co.uk
Web: http://www.protolabs.co.uk
Tel: 00800 77686665

Proto Labs dramatically cuts the cost and lead time normally associated with obtaining fully functional prototype parts to provide product designers and engineers with the means to rapidly develop, test; and more importantly sell, their products in an ever competitive market place. Simply upload a 3D CAD model and have parts as fast as the next business day.

Protomold offers rapid injection moulding. Moulds are manufactured utilising state-of-the-art high-speed CNC machining technologies and parts are moulded in almost any engineering grade resin. Parts are ideal for prototyping, bridge tooling and low-volume production.

First Cut supports the need for functional prototypes much earlier in the development cycle, where quantities of 1-10 are required. The engineering benefit is that First Cut delivers prototypes in engineering-grade resins or aluminium, offering real material properties, improved surface finishes and in turn a functional part.

When customers submit a 3D CAD model, First Cut’s automated ProtoQuote and FirstQuote provide pricing options, and where appropriate, suggested changes for improved manufacturability. Customer can interact with their quotes online to tailor options such as material and delivery schedule to their requirements. Every time a change is made, the price automatically updates. This built-in "what if" analysis is like thousands of quotes in one!