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
Cool Idea! Award
FarmBot Powers Small-Scale Food Production with Open Source Technology
FarmBot uses manufacturing grant to scale up production with low-volume injection molding.
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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
Exploring Manufacturing Options for Elastomeric Components
What are your material options when designing elastomeric parts for 3D printing and injection molding?
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Case Study
Rapid Insert Molding Leads to Lower Production Costs
Rapid insert molding accelerates circuit board development while reducing production costs.
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