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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 (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.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) released the Innovation in Manufacturing 2026 report on March 24, 2026, showing rapid digital adoption across the product life cycle. The report finds AI-enabled tools cut development costs by 50% and reduced time-to-market by 30%, while nearly 75% of manufacturers reported cost and efficiency gains.
The research highlights GenAI, digital twins, predictive maintenance, digital product passports, and Industry 5.0 trends reshaping ideation, development, production, and end-of-life planning.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) will attend the Cantor Global Technology & Industrial Growth Conference on March 10, 2026 in New York.
Management will be available for one-on-one investor meetings; institutional investors should contact their Cantor representative to schedule meetings and obtain conference details.
Protolabs (NASDAQ:PRLB) launched ProDesk on February 17, 2026, an AI-enabled manufacturing platform that accelerates projects from prototyping to production.
ProDesk offers real-time AI quoting with DFM analysis across injection molding, CNC, and 3D printing, collaboration tools, a Production Catalog, and support access; nearly 50,000 customers are expected to use it this year.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $136.5M (+12.1% YoY) and record full‑year revenue of $533.1M (+6.4% YoY) for 2025. CNC machining revenue grew 25.0% in Q4 and 17.6% for the year. Net income was $6.0M in Q4 and $21.2M for 2025; adjusted EBITDA was $78.1M (14.7% of revenue). Cash from operations was $74.5M and cash/investments totaled $142.4M at year‑end. The company expects 2026 revenue growth of 6–8% and provided Q1 2026 revenue and EPS ranges.
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before market open on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The company will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 a.m. EST that day to discuss the results. Investors can access the live call by dialing 877-709-8150 (U.S.) or 201-689-8354 (international) and are asked to call at least five minutes early. An audio replay will be posted on the investor relations website approximately two hours after the call ends.
Protolabs (NASDAQ: PRLB) expanded U.S. metal 3D printing capacity in 2025 with a multi-pronged investment in additive manufacturing and certifications to meet rising domestic demand.
The company added four large-format, dual-laser Colibrium Additive M2 metal printers and opened a dedicated Raleigh, NC DMLS facility totaling 120,000 sq. ft. The site hosts nearly 40 DMLS printers and a stated production capacity of more than 8,000 parts monthly. Protolabs also obtained ISO 13485 certification for medical device production and AS9100D for aerospace manufacturing to serve medical, aerospace, and defense end-use applications.