Makerstage provides an online platform that consolidates multiple custom manufacturing processes—such as CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, urethane casting, injection molding, and laser cutting—into a single source for fast quotes and production. Users submit designs for a free design‑for‑manufacturing review and receive pricing with no minimum order quantities, while the service leverages a vetted global network of ISO‑certified suppliers to deliver parts in 1–10 days with full traceability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Hardware teams often waste time and resources searching for multiple suppliers, negotiating quotes, and managing fragmented communication when ordering custom parts for prototyping, bridge, and production stages.
Solution
MakerStage offers an integrated manufacturing platform that consolidates CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, urethane casting, injection molding, and laser cutting into a single workflow. Users upload CAD files and receive an engineer‑reviewed quote—typically within one business day—along with design‑for‑manufacturing feedback. The platform automatically routes the request to a vetted global network of over 200 ISO‑certified suppliers based on process fit, material, tolerance, finish, and inspection requirements, preserving context for repeat orders. Lead times range from 1 to 10 days with no minimum order quantities, and the service includes quality assurance features such as CMM inspection, material certificates, and full traceability. Dedicated support, NDA handling, and volume pricing options further streamline the transition from prototype to high‑volume production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are engineering and procurement teams in hardware startups, medical device firms, and manufacturing companies that need rapid, reliable sourcing of custom parts across prototyping to production.
Features
- Unified RFQ portal that captures CAD, material, finish, quantity, inspection needs, and schedule in a single package
- Engineer‑reviewed quotes with DFM feedback delivered within one business day for standard requests
- Automatic supplier routing to a vetted network of 200+ partners, matching process, material, tolerance, and certification requirements
- No minimum order quantity, supporting production runs from 1 to 10,000+ parts
- Lead times of 1–10 days across all processes, with fast‑track 1–5 day quotes for 3D printing
- Quality assurance including ISO‑certified partners, CMM dimensional inspection, material certificates, and full traceability
- Integrated shipment tracking and volume pricing for high‑volume orders