Built For Innovators

BASED IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

We guide early ideas through design, rapid prototyping, and scalable manufacturing— all carefully managed under one roof.

Chattanooga, TN skyline with the Tennessee Aquarium and riverfront houses

Our Timeline

Our Timeline

Chattanooga sign on the riverfront, where ProtoProof began operating in 2019
2019

ProtoProof proudly begins operating in Chattanooga, TN, starting as a philanthropic organization dedicating thousands of volunteer hours to helping educators bring their ideas to life.

Engineers reviewing a part at a workshop table
Methodology

Through our volunteer work, we develop a core methodology to assist others, providing a transparent, cost-effective option for navigating the stress of early ideas.

Grey 3D-printed prototype part on a scanning mat
Prototyping

We integrate advanced rapid prototyping, using 3D printing and CNC machining to deliver functional parts in days while offering strict design-for-manufacturing (DFM) analysis.

Shrink-wrapped production order on a pallet, loaded on a flatbed truck
Scale-Up

We establish trusted vendor partnerships, including local Tennessee manufacturers, allowing us to seamlessly transition proven prototypes into low-volume and mass production.

Open automation control cabinet with PLC wiring and terminal blocks
Automation

We begin designing and deploying custom robotic workcells and intelligent material handling systems to eliminate bottlenecks and scale manufacturing throughput.

Chattanooga sign on the riverfront, where ProtoProof began operating in 2019
2019

ProtoProof proudly begins operating in Chattanooga, TN, starting as a philanthropic organization dedicating thousands of volunteer hours to helping educators bring their ideas to life.

Engineers reviewing a part at a workshop table
Methodology

Through our volunteer work, we develop a core methodology to assist others, providing a transparent, cost-effective option for navigating the stress of early ideas.

Grey 3D-printed prototype part on a scanning mat
Prototyping

We integrate advanced rapid prototyping, using 3D printing and CNC machining to deliver functional parts in days while offering strict design-for-manufacturing (DFM) analysis.

Shrink-wrapped production order on a pallet, loaded on a flatbed truck
Scale-Up

We establish trusted vendor partnerships, including local Tennessee manufacturers, allowing us to seamlessly transition proven prototypes into low-volume and mass production.

Open automation control cabinet with PLC wiring and terminal blocks
Automation

We begin designing and deploying custom robotic workcells and intelligent material handling systems to eliminate bottlenecks and scale manufacturing throughput.

Chattanooga sign on the riverfront, where ProtoProof began operating in 2019
2019

ProtoProof proudly begins operating in Chattanooga, TN, starting as a philanthropic organization dedicating thousands of volunteer hours to helping educators bring their ideas to life.

Engineers reviewing a part at a workshop table
Methodology

Through our volunteer work, we develop a core methodology to assist others, providing a transparent, cost-effective option for navigating the stress of early ideas.

Grey 3D-printed prototype part on a scanning mat
Prototyping

We integrate advanced rapid prototyping, using 3D printing and CNC machining to deliver functional parts in days while offering strict design-for-manufacturing (DFM) analysis.

Shrink-wrapped production order on a pallet, loaded on a flatbed truck
Scale-Up

We establish trusted vendor partnerships, including local Tennessee manufacturers, allowing us to seamlessly transition proven prototypes into low-volume and mass production.

Open automation control cabinet with PLC wiring and terminal blocks
Automation

We begin designing and deploying custom robotic workcells and intelligent material handling systems to eliminate bottlenecks and scale manufacturing throughput.

Team

Our Leadership

Chantz Yanagida
Chantz YanagidaCo-Founder and CEO

10 years of additive manufacturing experience. Over $5MM in eCommerce sales.

Cameron Williams
Cameron WilliamsChief Operations Officer

10 years of operations & customer service experience at early stage startups including Lyft, Caviar & Doordash.

Team

Our Leadership

Chantz Yanagida
Chantz YanagidaCo-Founder and CEO

10 years of additive manufacturing experience. Over $5MM in eCommerce sales.

Cameron Williams
Cameron WilliamsChief Operations Officer

10 years of operations & customer service experience at early stage startups including Lyft, Caviar & Doordash.

Contact

Contact

From a rough sketch to a production bottleneck, tell us the problem. We'll build the plan.

Contact

Contact

From a rough sketch to a production bottleneck, tell us the problem. We'll build the plan.

Let's build it better.

Let's build it better.

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