Pacific Research Laboratories

Pacific Research Laboratories, Inc. (PRL) is a design, research and development (R&D) and prototype manufacturing company. It is the leading producer of Sawbones, designed to simulate bone architecture and a bone's physical properties.^[1] It was founded in 1978.^[2] The company had 135 employees as of April 2016^[3] and is the largest manufacturer in Vashon, Washington. It is locally referred to as "The Bone Factory."^[4]

Pacific Research Laboratories

Founded	1978
Headquarters	Vashon, Washington
Services	prototype manufacturing design research & development

PRL has capabilities in (R&D) prototypes, short run production, and rapid prototyping. It is the manufacturer for Seaglider fairings, wings and rudders;^[5] Seaglider is an underwater glider autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by the University of Washington.^[6] PRL also manufactures Super Shroud cell tower concealment shrouds.

The company also works in product development and design, including quick-turnaround projects using urethanes, silicones, glass/carbon fibers, braided fiberglass, thermoplastics, electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics; the creation of prototypes, master patterns, and tooling; reverse engineering; laser scanning; and manufacturing using 3D printing, 3-axis CNC router, 4-axis CNC machining, and a triaxial fiberglass braider.

In December 2010, Pacific Research Laboratories became employee owned under an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).^[3]