Proto Labs Inc (PRLB) company profile

Proto Labs, Inc. provides digital contract manufacturing services for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts. The company operates through two primary fulfillment models: internal manufacturing factories and a global partner network. Its core service offerings include injection molding, computer numerical control machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. Utilizing an automated digital platform, it produces custom components from plastic, metal, and liquid silicone rubber. The company serves product developers, engineers, and procurement teams across industries such as medical, computer electronics, industrial machinery, aerospace, and automotive.

The company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota, and maintains operations in the United States and Europe. In addition to its internal factories, it utilizes an external supplier network across North America, Europe, and Asia. Protolabs serves more than 48,000 customers annually. As of December 31, 2025, the firm employed 2,280 full-time employees, comprising 1,627 in the United States and 653 in Europe.

Summary of the business section of Proto Labs's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.

“The initial public offering price is $16.00 per common share.”

Lock-up end is estimated as 180 days after the first trading day; the prospectus sets the actual terms.

“As of December 31, 2025, we had 2,280 full-time employees, including 1,627 full-time employees in the United States and 653 full-time employees in Europe.”