Protolabs

Protolabs is an American company that provides manufacturing of custom parts made from different materials for prototyping and short-run production. It was founded in 1999 by Larry Lukis.
==History==
In 1999, Lukis founded Protomold Company, Inc. which specialized in the quick-turn manufacture of custom plastic injection molded parts. Protomold was recognized for its small batch molded parts and rush orders. He previously ran ColorSpan, an equipment manufacturer that produces printers and desktop publishing systems.
In 2009, the company combined its Protomold and Firstcut services under its corporate name, Proto Labs Inc..
In 2017, Protolabs acquired RAPID Manufacturing for an purchase price of $120 million to expand into sheet metal fabrication capabilities.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Protolabs began producing face shields, plastic clips, and components for coronavirus test kits for use in Minnesota hospitals.
==Channel==
The channel was created on May 5, 2011, and the first video was uploaded on June 9, 2011. The channel uploads videos of their company and tutorials on manufacturing 3D-printed goods.
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