Proto Labs: Bringing E-Commerce To Manufacturing

Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) is an interesting company that could see strong growth going forward. The company's recent acquisition of Hubs is potentially a great growth catalyst that will allow Proto Labs to double its revenue in five years. ​

Industry Analysis

Proto Labs is often seen as a 3D printing company. Although it does provide 3D printing, it's only one of its segments. The company's four operating segments are: 

• Injection Molding - Manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mold. Injection molding can be performed with a host of materials mainly including metals, glasses, elastomers, confections, and most commonly thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. 
• CNC Machining - Computer numerical control is the automated control of machining tools using a computer. A CNC machine processes a piece of material to meet specifications by following a coded programmed instruction and without a manual operator directly controlling the machining operation...read more​

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