Faster parts through local sourcing
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Have your parts made locally or globally
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Get CNC parts delivered directly from local machine shops
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Guarantee consistent quality with the Protolabs Network Standard
Introducing Protolabs Network Local
We’ve expanded our network with local machine shops in the US and Europe to offer you a reliable solution for faster part sourcing. With Protolabs Network Local, you can choose to order parts from manufacturers within your custom-clearance borders and have parts sent directly to you from our local network. This means lead times as fast as five days and fewer shipping and compliance hurdles.
Ordering through Protolabs Network Local
Access local machine shops and support manufacturing closer to you
Protolabs Network Local lets you source parts from our vetted local network. Now, you can decide where and when your parts are manufactured. Get them made locally or globally within the budget and timeframe that make the most sense for your project.
All parts meet the Protolabs Network Standard, guaranteeing consistent quality, every time. Make faster progress on your projects without having to compromise on design or quality.
Get parts machined in 5 days
As we continue to grow our network in the USA and EU, we’re able to offer even faster lead times. Our rapid CNC offering now includes five-day lead times for custom machined parts. All five-day CNC orders are sourced through machine shops in the USA and EU.
Sourcing parts locally vs globally
With Protolabs Network Local, you can get your custom parts from local shops as well as our global network of manufacturing partners. It’s your choice. There are benefits to local and global part sourcing, so get even more control of your supply chain by selecting the right mix.
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Local |
Global |
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Part Quality |
Excellent (Protolabs Network Standard™) |
Excellent (Protolabs Network Standard™) |
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Capabilities |
More narrow |
Broad range |
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Time to parts in hand |
Faster |
Slower |
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Pricing |
Higher |
Lower |
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Shipping time |
Shorter (low variance) |
Longer (high variance) |
What are the specifications for local sourcing?
Protolabs Network Local is available for CNC orders shipped to the EU and US. To qualify for local sourcing, your order may need to meet certain specifications. You can find the details in your quote. Here are the materials available for local sourcing in the EU and the US.
How to select local sourcing
To select local sourcing for your order, go to the lead time selector. Lead times and prices will be displayed for both local and global production options. If local production is unavailable, click the information to find out the exact requirements for local manufacturing in your region.
FAQ's
What’s the fastest lead time you offer for local CNC machining?
We offer lead times as quick as five days for local CNC orders sourced in the US and the EU.
Can Protolabs Network provide lead times faster than 5 days?
Our fastest lead times are 5 days for local sourcing. If you’d like even shorter lead times, check out Protolabs’ CNC machining services.
Do you have different standards for local sourcing?
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and our manufacturing partners have all been certified to different industry standards. To find out more, you can contact networksales@protolabs.com.
How do you qualify for local sourcing?
Currently, we are offering local sourcing for CNC machined parts in the EU and the US. If you source parts within either of these regions, you can make use of local speeds, cutting lead times to as few as 5 days.
How do you define local sourcing?
We define local sourcing as getting you parts from within your customs clearance region.
Upload your parts to see our local sourcing options. Need help with your order? Contact networksupport@protolabs.com with any questions.
Try out local sourcing in the quote builder