Rapid Prototyping and On-Demand Production for Robotics Industry
Robotics is a rapidly growing industry, especially in industrial and manufacturing sectors. Key applications include robotic arms, cobots, robotic process automation, AI integration, predictive maintenance, and service robots. Precision is critical for robotics components, as parts must fit together seamlessly and endure repetitive stress. Customizability, low-friction finishes, and complex geometries are also essential. Digital manufacturing is uniquely suited to meet these demands in robotics production and assembly.
- Round-the-clock support
- High-quality parts with tight tolerance
- Industry-certified manufacturing process
Robotics Manufacturing Capabilities
As experts in robotics manufacturing, we deliver cost-effective, industry-compliant solutions for diverse sectors. With advanced resources and automated production, we ensure every unit meets the highest quality standards.
Injection molding
Prototypes and production tooling
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, post-processing
Top Precision Robotics Applications
- Low-volume prototyping, pilot runs, or short-term production are supported through: Injection molding Urethane casting Small part stampings
- For production parts, we offer: Bridge tooling & parts supply Low to medium volume tooling parts supply Service parts supply using new or existing tooling
- Custom fixturing
- Custom tooling, jigs, brackets, and chassis for manufacturing
- Enclosures
Precision CNC Machining
Leverage high-speed 3-axis and 5-axis milling processes as well as turning with live tooling for increasingly complex, precision metal and plastic components.
On-demand Production
Whether it be custom parts at low volumes or repeatable parts at higher quantities, on-demand production at Protolabs is tailored to your project needs.
Rapid Prototyping
Get quality parts manufactured within days to accelerate iterative development, functional testing, and low-volume production runs before market launch.
Quality Certifications and Traceability
Take advantage of our ISO 9001-certified manufacturing processes for high-requirement parts.
Injection Molding in the Robotics Industry
CNC Machining in the Robotics Industry
CNC machining is ideal for robotics development due to its precision, dimensional accuracy, and material versatility. With tighter tolerances than other methods, 5-axis CNC milling creates complex parts crucial for precise, repeatable motions. Post-processing ensures controlled surface finishes, essential for low-friction, interactive components. CNC machining is also perfect for producing customized robotics parts in small quantities.
Why CNC machining for the robotics industry?
- Automated process for fast, efficient machining
- Precision parts
- Strong, durable materials
- Design flexibility wiht 5-axis milling
- Range of surface finishes
What are common robotic applications of machined parts?
- Gears
- End effectors
- Custom fixtures
- Motor components
What machining, finishing, and quality processes does Protolabs offer for robotics?
- CNC milling
- CNC turning
- Standardized machines and tools for consistency
- Anodizing and chromate conversion
- Basic assembly, part marking, and inspection reports