Proto Labs to demonstrate online quoting at MACH 2014

Proto Labs describes itself as the world's fastest source for custom CNC-machined and injection-moulded parts, which can be delivered in as little as one business day. Since inception the company has invested in both technology and people, building a world-class, innovative service for designers and engineers across Europe.

Proto Labs' online quoting systems, ProtoQuote (for injection-moulded parts) and FirstQuote (for CNC-machined parts) are cost and manufacturability analysis quotation systems, accessed via the company's websites. After loading a 3D CAD part, customers receive a clear, simple and non-technical quote, incorporating costs, material choices and, where appropriate, suggestions for changes to parts in order to improve manufacturability and/or tooling, part cost.

managing director, John Tumelty says: "ProtoQuote and FirstQuote are unique, time- and cost-saving systems that benefit Proto Labs customers. However, we wanted to allow everyone who comes to our booth at MACH 2014 to experience the speed and simplicity of themselves, even those who have absolutely no prior experience of ordering injection-moulded parts or custom CNC-machined parts."

Proto Labs Ltd. is the European arm of Proto Labs Inc., based in Minnesota, USA. However, it is local expertise and engineering know-how that has made Proto Labs a success in Europe. Mr Tumelty says: "Whilst our European manufacturing operation is based solely in the UK, we have sales offices in the UK, Germany, France and Italy, which have helped us build successful working relationships with some of the biggest, most prestigious manufacturing companies across Europe, within the automotive, aerospace, medical and domestic appliances sectors, amongst others."

Proto Labs has enjoyed an impressive rate of continuous expansion since it was founded 8 years ago. At the start of 2013, the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and in April 2013, Proto Labs Ltd. received its second Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

To learn more about the ProtoQuote and FirstQuote online quoting system, go to www.protolabs.co.uk, or visit the company at MACH 2014.