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Proto Labs, Inc. reports company developments tied to its digital manufacturing services for custom parts, from prototyping through end-use production. Protolabs serves product developers, engineers, procurement teams, and supply chain groups through capabilities that include CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication, using its own manufacturing facilities and a network of manufacturing partners.
Recurring PRLB news includes quarterly financial results, service-line performance such as CNC machining, margin and cash-flow commentary, product and platform updates such as ProDesk, aerospace manufacturing capabilities, industry research on digital adoption and artificial intelligence, investor conference participation, and leadership-team changes. Company updates also describe strategic priorities around customer experience, innovation, production capacity, and operating efficiency.
Protolabs (PRLB) has been named to Business Insider’s inaugural America’s Most Innovative Businesses 2027 list, recognizing companies for reputation, patent impact, and R&D investment.
The company cites its portfolio of more than 120 patents and trade secrets in manufacturing technologies, along with continued research and development spending and positive peer sentiment. Business Insider evaluated over 4,000 publicly traded U.S. companies and selected 500 for the final ranking, developed with research firm Plant-A Insights Group.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) appointed Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. He will lead global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement, reporting to President and CEO Suresh Krishna, who retains overall operational oversight.
According to Protolabs, Ramahi is expected to support its strategy of serving customers from prototype to production while driving excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. He brings over 25 years of operational leadership across global industrial and manufacturing organizations, including roles at SIG Group, Jacuzzi Group, nVent, Eaton, Cooper Industries, Honeywell, and GE Healthcare.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) announced a grant to support research fellows at the MIT Industrial Performance Center as they study how leading U.S. manufacturing innovators, particularly in aerospace and medical technologies, scale advanced technologies from prototypes to large-scale domestic production.
The funding will help MIT develop a first-of-its-kind manufacturing innovation index and advance the Initiative for New Manufacturing’s research on high-growth manufacturing companies. Research fellows will analyze factories at the frontier of aerospace, defense and medical devices to identify strategies, operating models and policies that can strengthen U.S. manufacturing, productivity and national security.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) reported record second quarter 2026 revenue of $149.3 million, up 10.6% year-over-year, with total revenue per customer contact increasing 16.7%. CNC machining and injection molding revenue grew 13.6% and 13.1%, respectively.
GAAP gross margin improved to 46.4% from 44.3%, and GAAP operating margin rose to 7.6% from 3.7%. GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.37 from $0.18, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.60 from $0.41. Adjusted EBITDA was $25.1 million, or 16.8% of revenue. Cash generated from operations was $15.4 million in the quarter, with cash and investments totaling $162.9 million at June 30, 2026.
For full year 2026, Protolabs raised expected revenue growth to 8%–10%. Third quarter 2026 guidance includes revenue of $145–$153 million, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.34–$0.42, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.56–$0.64.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) announced that it has been named to TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies of 2026, compiled with Statista. The recognition is linked to Protolabs’ focus on digital manufacturing, including investments in advanced capabilities, automation, and AI-driven technologies supporting faster product development and supply chain resilience.
According to the company, the ranking evaluates firms on employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability transparency. Employee feedback came from about 217,000 surveys, while multi-year financial data and environmental, social, and governance practices were also assessed.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, July 31. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT, with a simultaneous webcast and an audio replay available via its investor relations website.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) appointed Bernardo Parlange as Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 18, 2026, to lead global sales, marketing, and customer success and to accelerate revenue performance and customer engagement. The company also announced COO Mike Kenison will retire effective July 1, 2026, after expanding operations to nine factories and over 1 million sq. ft.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $139.3 million, up 10.4% year‑over‑year. GAAP EPS was $0.33; non‑GAAP EPS was $0.54. CNC machining revenue rose 19.7% and revenue per customer contact rose 20.4%.
Non‑GAAP gross margin was 46.2%; Adjusted EBITDA was $22.8 million (16.3% of revenue). Cash from operations was $17.5 million and cash and investments totaled $158.0 million. FY2026 revenue guidance: +6% to +8%. Q2 2026 revenue expected $140.0–$148.0 million; Q2 GAAP EPS guidance $0.29–$0.37 and non‑GAAP EPS $0.50–$0.58.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) will release first-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, May 1, 2026. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDT the same day, with an audio replay available on its investor relations website about two hours after the call ends.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) joined Space Foundation ahead of the 41st Space Symposium (April 13–16, 2026) to showcase aerospace manufacturing capabilities at Booth 339. The company emphasized ITAR-compliant, AS9100-certified U.S. and European machining, a hybrid partner network, and a revamped ProDesk e-commerce platform.
Protolabs highlighted automated CNC expansion, faster end-use metal and plastic parts with tighter tolerances, and AI-powered quoting and DFM to accelerate aerospace time-to-market.