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Prototek Welcomes Julius Palmer as the General Manager of Prototek Concord.

Prototek Welcomes Julius Palmer as GM of Prototek Concord.  

Prototek is excited to announce Julius Palmer as the new General Manager of Prototek Concord. With over 30 years of experience in metal manufacturing, he will oversee all sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining operations to drive efficiency and quality. "Our future is limited only by our imagination," says Julius,...

Prototek Promotes Jenifer Combs to Vice President of Human Resources

Prototek Promotes Jenifer Combs to VP of HR 

Prototek is thrilled to announce Jenifer Combs' promotion to Vice President of Human Resources. With over 25 years of experience, Jenifer has played a key role in shaping Prototek's people strategy. Her dedication to promoting a positive company culture and supporting employee well-being will drive Prototek's growth. As we align...

Prototek IQ Sheet Metal

Prototek Expands Instant Quoting Platform with Sheet Metal

Prototek is revolutionizing the way engineers and buyers access manufacturing services with the expansion of its AI-powered instant quoting platform, Prototek IQ. Now featuring instant quotes for both 2D laser-cut and complex 3D formed sheet metal parts, customers can effortlessly upload CAD files and configure their needs.

Jason Kopras VP of Digital Commerce and Marketing

Prototek Promotes Jason Kopras to VP of Digital Commerce & Marketing

Prototek is excited to announce the promotion of Jason Kopras to Vice President of Digital Commerce & Marketing. In this crucial role, he will drive a strategy that aligns sales, marketing, and digital commerce, focusing on enhancing online growth and customer engagement. Jason’s vision will elevate Prototek's digital presence and...

Prototek Names Ed Graham as VP & GM of Additive

Prototek Names Ed Graham as VP & GM of Additive

Prototek is excited to share that Ed Graham has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of its Additive Business. With 25 years in the additive industry, Graham's leadership will drive Prototek into a new phase of growth and innovation. Taking full responsibility for profits and losses, Graham plans...

Prototek Appoints John Scott as VP & GM of Metals

Prototek Appoints John Scott as VP & GM of Metals

Prototek, a CNC, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing services provider, is pleased to announce that John Scott has been promoted to VP and GM of Metals. CONTOOCOOK, NH, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Prototek Digital Manufacturing (“Prototek”), on-demand CNC machining, precision sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing services, is pleased to...

Tracy Booth, Vice President of Quality & Compliance

Prototek Promotes Tracy Booth to VP of Quality & Compliance 

Prototek, a leader in digital manufacturing, proudly announces the promotion of Tracy Booth to Vice President of Quality & Compliance. In this newly created role, Booth will expand his leadership to encompass health, safety, and environmental compliance, building on his success in unifying the company’s quality function. With a proven...

Mitchell Eaton, Director of Product at Prototek Talks with The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast

Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast and Prototek’s Mitchell Eaton

Mitchell Eatan, Director of Product at Prototek, discusses Open Marketplace Manufacturing with Scott Tarcy on The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast. Before joining Prototek, Mitchell launched a manufacturing marketplace that provided individual customers access to multiple manufacturers. With Mitchell’s team joining Prototek and bringing their innovative software, customers can order in-house parts...

Can Tariffs Revitalize Manufacturing in the USA?

Can Tariffs Revitalize Manufacturing in the USA?

Can tariffs help US manufacturing? Many think tariffs are necessary to protect domestic industries from offshoring and unfair trade practices. Tariffs can create jobs, encourage local investment, and improve national security. This article looks at how smart tariffs can help American manufacturers and impact the future of the US economy.

Introducing Prototek IQ - CNC Instant Quoting Platform

Prototek Launches AI-Powered CNC Instant Quote Platform 

Contoocook, N.H. – The leader in custom manufacturing solutions, Prototek, is adding to their cutting-edge Instant Quoting platform, this time for CNC projects. Launching on December 11, the platform was developed by Prototek’s in-house technology team to integrate advanced AI-powered machine learning.

Overseas Manufacturing vs Onshoring Manufacturing

Can onshoring production make supply chains more agile?

In the last few years, the vulnerabilities of global supply chains have been exposed, caused by various factors such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and international health crises. This has led many businesses to reconsider their production strategies with onshoring. Can onshoring manufacturing help your business?

Prototek Digital Manufacturing - Instant Quote Platform

Instant Quoting for AM Launch

The cutting-edge instant quoting platform is in response from customers to quicker, more streamlined processes in ordering parts.

Bill Bonadio, CEO, Prototek

Bill Bonadio as CEO

As CEO, Bonadio will guide Prototek’s overall strategy, with an emphasis on fostering innovation and ensuring the firm’s continued success.