🚀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

Design custom enclosures faster with Protocase Designer — Protocase’s free 3D CAD software. Join our live webinar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT to see how you can take your ideas from concept to manufacturing with confidence. You’ll learn how to: • Start with built-in enclosure, panel, and bracket templates • Add cutouts, hardware, and custom features • Use the Parts Library and import your own components • Get real-time pricing as you design Whether you’re new to Protocase Designer or looking to streamline your workflow, this session will help you design smarter and move faster. Stay for a live Q&A with our team at the end. Register now: app.livestorm.co/protocase/p… #ProtocaseDesigner #CADSoftware #3DCAD #CustomEnclosures #SheetMetalDesign #ProductDesign #Engineering #Manufacturing

Meet our latest Proto Honor Roll recipients! 🎉 A big thank you to these team members for the skill, commitment, and teamwork they bring to Protocase every day. Congratulations to: Production: Joise Jose, Brad Burchell & Adarsh Syamsunder Sales: Victoria Paragon, Jordan Michael Cole & Yasir Khan Engineering: Manjot Singh, Joey Olita & Ali Akbar Baldiwala Thank you for helping us deliver industry-leading custom manufacturing and exceptional customer service. #Protocase #ProtoHonorRoll #TeamProtocase #EmployeeRecognition

Traditional CAD software can slow down fast-moving projects. Protocase Designer helps you move from idea to iteration without the usual delays—so you can design custom enclosures, panels, and parts faster, get instant quotes, and move confidently toward manufacturing. What you design, we can build. Download Protocase Designer today and keep your next project moving:ow.ly/5piE50ZR9J4 #ProtocaseDesigner #CADSoftware #CustomManufacturing #ProductDesign #Engineering #RapidPrototyping

Velocity is changing the future of manufacturing and defense technology. In the latest episode of ProtoPod, Jordan speaks with our founder, Dr. Doug Milburn, and Jimi Hendrix of NCMBC about why speed, collaboration, and execution matter more than ever. Watch the full episode to learn more about the future of defense manufacturing in North Carolina: youtube.com/watch?v=NIQd1dHT…

We’re proud to co-present the inaugural Velocity Summit with the North Carolina Military Business Center on November 17 in Wilmington, NC. The Summit will bring together leaders across industry, government, the military and research to explore ways to strengthen and accelerate U.S. defense manufacturing. Read the full article: finance.yahoo.com/economy/po… Register here: ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summ… #VelocitySummit #DefenseManufacturing #Protocase #NCMBC

Innovation happens in threads: build, learn, adapt. But when a sheet-metal design hits a roadblock, that thread can break and your project can stall. Our Sheet Metal Bending Guide helps you keep moving with the fundamentals needed to design accurately and efficiently. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just getting started, it covers core bending concepts, bend radii and allowances, specialty bends, and common design challenges. Design with precision. Fabricate with confidence. Read the guide: protocase.com/resources/shee… #SheetMetal #MetalFabrication #Engineering #ProductDesign #Manufacturing #DesignForManufacturing