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) reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $154.3 million, up 14.0% from the third quarter of 2025. GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $0.48 from $0.30, while net income increased to $11.8 million from $7.2 million. GAAP operating margin widened to 9.4% from 6.5%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share reached $0.63, compared with $0.47.
The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to 10%–11% from 8%–10%. For the fourth quarter, it expects revenue of $143.0 million–$151.0 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.28–$0.36. Third-quarter operating cash flow was $22.8 million, with cash and investments of $175.0 million at September 30. Nine-month operating cash flow declined to $55.746 million from $57.874 million despite higher net income.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) is rolling out Amazon Quick across its enterprise as part of its broader AI-enabled manufacturing roadmap. The phased implementation covers its 2,200-plus employee base and will continue into 2027. Customer service is the initial focus, with the company expecting AI-assisted workflows to reduce response times and streamline order and quote processing.
Protolabs created Forward-Deployed AI Engineer roles to identify opportunities and integrate Quick into daily work. It is also deploying AI for quality and performance management across its factories and manufacturing partner network.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 29, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 8:30 a.m. EDT that day, with a simultaneous webcast available through the company's investor relations website.
Protolabs (PRLB) reports that revenue from robotics customers more than doubled in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025.
The company provides on-demand digital manufacturing for robotics, using its owned factories and Protolabs Network of vetted partners for 3D printing, CNC machining and low-volume production. Protolabs highlights fast turnaround, with some parts available in as little as one day, supporting rapid design iteration for complex robotic subsystems. The company emphasizes its extensive U.S.-based manufacturing footprint, use of flexible materials for safer testing, and a multilayered cybersecurity approach to protect customer IP. Protolabs will also showcase its capabilities at RoboBusiness 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
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.