MANUFACTURING. ACCELERATED.
RAPID PROTOTYPING AND ON-DEMAND PRODUCTION IN AS FAST AS 1 DAY
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3D Printing
Learn More- 1 to 50+ parts
- Shipped in 1 to 7 days
- Parts starting at $95
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CNC Machining
Learn More- 1 to 200+ parts
- Shipped in 1 to 3 days
- Parts starting at $65
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Injection Molding
Learn More- 25 to 10,000+ parts
- Shipped in 1 to 15 days
- Molds starting at $1,495
Prototyping
- Reduce design risks
- Test multiple designs simultaneously
- Accelerate speed to market
Production
- Manage demand volatility
- Reduce total cost of ownership
- Leverage cost-effective bridge tooling
New Injection Molding Solutions
We've launched two new service options for molding. One is best suited for those who need smaller part quantities often associated with prototyping and the other a good fit for those who require larger part quantities common in low-volume manufacturing.
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Selecting a Material
Choose from hundreds of commercial-grade plastic, metal, elastomer, and liquid silicone rubber materials suitable for both prototyping and production.
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What is DFM?
Inside your custom quote, DFM analysis highlights part features on your interactive 3D CAD model and suggests modification—like adding draft angles or reducing wall thickness—to improve your part’s manufacturability.
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Resources
Blog
Rapid Prototyping: There’s More Than One Way to Skin a CAD
There's more than one way to validate and test your design. This post examines the benefits of various prototypes and when each is most appropriate.
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Design Tip
Selecting the Right Plastic for Your Next Molded Part
Learn about the key characteristics of common injection molding materials and recommended applications.
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White Paper
Selecting the Right Material for 3D Printing
Explore the range of 3D printing materials available and learn which factors to consider when selecting a material for a 3D-printed prototype or end-use part.
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Blog
The Growing Impact of IoT: How the Internet of Things is Automating the World
IoT promises widespread automation and data exchange, which will change the way we work and live.
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