As Drone Demand Grows, Protolabs Scales On-Demand Manufacturing
Protolabs, a digital manufacturing company listed on the NYSE, is enhancing its rapid manufacturing capabilities to support drone manufacturers in accelerating their transition from prototype to production. This initiative comes in response to the increasing demand for commercial and defense drones, which has put pressure on manufacturers to shorten development cycles while ensuring high quality. By expanding its CNC machining and 3D printing services, Protolabs aims to meet the evolving needs of the drone industry, facilitating faster production processes and helping companies keep pace with market growth.
Robotics needs a service framework.
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Phenix Systems (acq by 3D Sys) (FR)
France
Phenix Systems was a French pioneer in metal and ceramic powder bed laser sintering (SLS/SLM) systems, acquired by 3D Systems. The company's direct metal printing technology is integrated into 3D Systems' industrial additive manufacturing portfolio for aerospace, medical, and tooling applications.
Shining 3D Autoscan (CN)
Shining 3D Autoscan is the dental division of Shining 3D, providing intraoral and desktop 3D scanners for dental professionals. The support portal covers dental scanning software, cloud services, and related clinical workflows for digital dentistry applications.
Three Rivers 3D
Three Rivers 3D is an additive manufacturing service bureau and reseller providing 3D printing services, filament, and FDM printer hardware. The company serves prototyping and production needs across engineering and industrial design sectors.
ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation
Taiwan
ASRock Industrial, a global leader in edge computers and industrial motherboards, delivers high-performance industrial computers, motherboards, and mini PCs. Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
B&R Industrial Automation
Austria
At the center of B&R’s approach is a unified automation architecture that combines powerful control, flexible I/O, intuitive HMI, motion, and integrated safety in one cohesive environment. The company gives system integrators, OEMs, and project-driven organizations the performance, openness, and.
Herr Industrial, Inc
United States
US provider of industrial paint finishing systems, air pollution control, material handling, and control systems since 1971. Delivers turnkey automation solutions for metal, plastic, and wood finishing with installation and maintenance services.
Langebaek Logistics A/S
Denmark
Scandinavian consultancy specializing in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and warehousing. Advises clients at strategic and operational levels, integrating automation and AI into logistics workflows.
Qubiqa (prev Univeyor Logistics) (DK)
Denmark
Qubiqa is a Danish supplier of intelligent material handling and logistics systems, providing turnkey intralogistics solutions including conveyor systems and palletizing equipment, specializing in the insulation manufacturing sector.
Scallog Scalable Logistics (FR)
French developer of goods-to-person robotic order picking systems for logistics warehouses. Robots integrate with existing WMS/ERP platforms; claimed ROI under two years with documented productivity gains above 40% in order picking operations.
ProPhotonix Ltd
United States
ProPhotonix manufactures and distributes OEM LED lighting systems and laser diode modules for machine vision applications, providing custom and configurable photonic solutions for industrial inspection and imaging systems.
Troax AB (Sweden)
Troax is a Swedish manufacturer of perimeter guarding and machine guarding panels used to secure industrial robot cells and automated production areas. Its modular steel mesh enclosures provide physical safety barriers compliant with ISO and CE machinery safety standards.
Hsin Lien Sheng Machinery
Taiwan
With twenty years of producing experiences, Hsin Lien Sheng Machinery Co., Ltd. is specialized in manufacturing Hydraulic presses, Hydraulic presses, Hydraulic Press, Die Spotting Press, Crank Press, Forging Press and so on.
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