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Building manufacturing capacity. Bringing industry together. We’re growing our manufacturing presence in Wilmington, North Carolina, with new CNC machining operations expected to begin production in December. We’re also bringing industry leaders together through the Velocity Summit on November 17 to explore how North Carolina can help strengthen U.S. manufacturing capacity and defense industry readiness. We’re excited to be part of the conversation shaping the future of manufacturing. Read the full story in WilmingtonBiz: wilmingtonbiz.com/more_news/… Learn more about the Velocity Summit: protocase.com/events/velocit… #Protocase #VelocitySummit #AdvancedManufacturing #DefenseManufacturing #WilmingtonNC

New Service Alert! 🚀 We now offer Rotary Draw Bending in-house! Rotary Draw Bending is one of the most widely used methods for bending tube and pipe. The workpiece is clamped against a rotating bend die and drawn around it until it reaches the required angle, with compensation for springback. The result is clean, repeatable bends with tight tolerances. Find all the details here: protocase.com/products/servi… #RotaryDrawBending #TubeBending #PipeBending #MetalFabrication #CustomManufacturing #Protocase

We're excited to bring industry and defense leaders together for the upcoming Velocity Summit 2026! Co-presented by the North Carolina Military Business Center and The Protocase Companies, this one-day event will explore how the U.S. can accelerate defense manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and turn military needs into manufacturing capabilities faster. Join us on November 17 in Wilmington, NC, for a day of conversations, collaboration, and fresh perspectives on the future of America's Defense Industrial Base. 📅 November 17, 2026 📍 Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC Be part of the conversation! Register now: webforms.ncmbc.us/view.php?i… Learn more: ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summ… #VelocitySummit #DefenseManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #DefenseIndustry #NorthCarolina

Designing custom metal parts? Start with the fundamentals. Join Protocase on November 10 for an introductory webinar on sheet metal manufacturing. We'll walk through the essentials of designing parts for manufacturability, including material selection, manufacturing processes, bending considerations, fasteners, welding, finishing options, and graphics. Whether you're developing a prototype or preparing a design for production, you'll learn practical tips to help make parts easier to manufacture and more cost-effective. We'll also wrap up with a live Q&A to answer your questions! 📅 November 10, 2026 / 3:00 PM AST Register now: app.livestorm.co/protocase/s… #Protocase #SheetMetalManufacturing #Manufacturing #ProductDesign #Engineering #DesignForManufacturing

We had a spooky idea… and brought it to life! 🎃 Halloween is always a chance for our team to get creative and build something out of the ordinary. This year was no different! Want to see what we came up with for Halloween 2026? Hit play and check it out! 👻

Less time designing. More time innovating. ProtoSpace Designer helps aerospace and defense teams create custom components with ease. With built-in manufacturing intelligence, integrated quoting, and online ordering, getting from design to production is simpler than ever. Start designing today: protospacedesigner.com/ #ProtoSpaceMfg #Engineering #DesignForManufacturing

🚀Ask an Expert: Black Oxide or Powder Coating? Need a smooth, black finish for cold-rolled steel? Learn the difference between a true black oxide finish and Protocase’s in-house powder coating, and how each impacts corrosion protection, cost, and lead time. Send us your design for a quote on either option! #AskAnExpert #Protocase #CustomManufacturing

Ask an Engineer: Separate STEP files or one combined assembly? When designing a multi-part enclosure with a base, lid, and end caps, what’s the best way to submit the files? Our recommendation: Send the combined assembly! It keeps everything organized, saves time, and helps our team verify that all the parts fit together as intended. Got a question for our engineers? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #AskAnEngineer #Engineering #CADDesign #Protocase #Manufacturing

🚨 Webinar Alert: High Velocity Mass Customization How can custom manufacturing keep up with the pace of innovation? Join Protocase & ProtoSpace Mfg on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM ADT to discover how High Velocity Mass Customization (HVMC) delivers fully finished custom parts in as little as 2–3 days. Learn how lean manufacturing, digital tools, and innovative production systems are helping engineers and innovators accelerate product development and bring ideas to life faster. 🎥 30-minute session + live Q&A 🔗 Register now: app.livestorm.co/protocase/h… #Protocase #ProtoSpaceMfg #CustomManufacturing #Engineering #ManufacturingInnovation #HVMC

🔧 Proto Tech Tip: CNC Machined Engraving Learn how CNC milling creates permanent engravings for text, logos, and graphics on metal and plastic parts. Discover engraving depths, font sizes, tooling options, and how surface finishes affect the final result. youtube.com/watch?v=e7dd5T_R… #ProtoTechTip #CNCMachining #CustomManufacturing #Protocase

📢 WE’RE HIRING | CNC Machining Process Specialist Love solving machining challenges and finding better ways to make things work? This could be the next step in your career. Protocase is growing, and we’re looking for a CNC Machining Process Specialist to join our Research & Development teams in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Wilmington, North Carolina! Work hands-on with CNC technology, troubleshoot complex machining challenges, test new approaches, and help improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and consistency. If problem-solving, continuous improvement, and turning ideas into practical solutions sound like the kind of work that excites you, we’d love to hear from you! 📍 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada 📍 Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Discover what makes our workplace different: workdifferently.info/careers… #NowHiring #CNCMachining #ManufacturingCareers #Protocase #ResearchAndDevelopment #SydneyNS #WilmingtonNC #ManufacturingJobs

Meet Gary Gardner, a valued member of Protocase’s logistics team! 👋 Since joining Protocase in 2017, Gary has seen the company grow and evolve. What started as a job quickly became a career, thanks to the people, teamwork, and supportive workplace culture that make Protocase special. “I came here for the job, but I wasn't here long before I realized this wasn't just a job. It was going to be my career.” Thank you, Gary, for being part of the Protocase team and helping keep things moving! #Protocase #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamProtocase #CompanyCulture

How precise is TOO precise? We're talking ±0.0001 inches! Yes, that's FOUR zeros! In this episode of Ask an Engineer, we're getting into just how tight our manufacturing tolerances can go. Spoiler: It's seriously precise! Got a design that needs extreme precision? protocase.com/ #AskAnEngineer #Protocase #PrecisionManufacturing #Engineering #Manufacturing #CNC

🍂Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Protocase! To our Canadian employees and customers, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, time with loved ones, and plenty of reasons to be grateful. We’re thankful to have you as part of the Protocase community! If you need any help with an ongoing project, our team is here and ready to help. #HappyThanksgiving #Protocase

👏 PROTOCASE HONOR ROLL | SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 9 A big congratulations to our latest Protocase Honor Roll recipients! 🎉 From Production and Sales to Engineering, we’re celebrating the team members who are making a difference through their hard work, dedication, and contributions. Congratulations to Cole Thibault, Amanda Thiel, Jonathan Drohan, Magdy Abdelbaky, Jyothi Lekshmi Sindhu, Yasir Khan, Manjot Singh, Karthik Raj, and Aliakbar Baldiwala! Thank you for all that you do and for helping make Protocase a great place to work. Keep up the great work! #Protocase #EmployeeRecognition #TeamProtocase #WorkplaceCulture

The Protocase Companies is proud to help bring together leaders from military, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and government for the inaugural Velocity Summit. Join us November 17 in Wilmington, NC, to explore how industry and government can accelerate defense manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and bring mission-critical technologies to production faster. 📍 Wilmington, NC | November 17, 2026 🔗 Register for the event: ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summ… Read the full announcement:financialcontent.com/article… #VelocitySummit #AdvancedManufacturing #Aerospace #DefenseManufacturing

🏭 Last week, we celebrated National Manufacturing Day across our Protocase teams in Wilmington, NC and Sydney, NS! We’re proud of the people who make what we do possible every day bringing new ideas, solving problems, and finding better ways to get the job done. A big thank you to everyone who helps make what we do possible every day. 👏 Want to be part of a team that works differently? workdifferently.info/ #NationalManufacturingDay #Manufacturing #WorkDifferently #Protocase #MadeInCanada #MadeInUSA

Meet Scott England, Channel Manager at @45Drives! 👋 With a background in enterprise software sales and a passion for building relationships, Scott is growing our network of resellers and partners to bring 45Drives solutions to more customers. Outside of work, Scott loves spending time outdoors with his wife and their dogs—especially their Irish Wolfhounds! 🐾 His favorite advice? “Listen more than you talk.” It’s a mindset he brings to every conversation and partnership. Looking for a career change? Explore opportunities with our team at Work Differently: workdifferently.info/ #45Drives #EmployeeSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #WorkDifferently

Make enclosure design easier with the Protocase Cutout Library. Find pre-designed, verified cutout patterns for fans, LEDs, switches, receptacles, and other panel-mounted components. Search by part number, manufacturer, or cutout description to quickly find the right fit for your project. No need to build every cutout from scratch save time, reduce guesswork, and design with confidence. Explore the Protocase Cutout Library today: protocase.com/products/servi… #EnclosureDesign #SheetMetalFabrication #MechanicalEngineering #ProductDesign #CADDesign #Protocase

Meet Ryan DiParisi, U.S. Federal Government Account Executive at @45Drives. After 20 years serving as a U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps officer, Ryan brought his experience in service, business development, and relationship-building to the technology industry. Today, he works closely with government customers through discovery calls, technical conversations, presentations, and solution planning—helping them find the right infrastructure for their needs. Ryan’s approach is simple: keep learning, build strong relationships, and put people first. We’re proud to have his experience and perspective on the 45Drives team. Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? Explore opportunities with the Protocase Companies: workdifferently.info/ #MeetTheTeam #Careers #Veteran #TeamSpotlight #ProtocaseCompanies