Low Volume · Bridge Production · On Demand Manufacturing · San Diego, CA
From 10 parts to 10,000, we run production batches with zero tooling investment. No molds, no minimums, no months-long lead times. Lead times scale with volume.
Why Additive Manufacturing?
For most production runs under 10,000 identical parts, additive manufacturing is faster, cheaper, and more flexible, with no tooling risk.
Injection molds cost $10K–$100K+ and take 6–16 weeks. With 3D printing there's no upfront tooling, you only pay per part.
Need to tweak a feature between batches? Update the file and we re-run, no retooling, no NRE charges, no delay.
Running 10 variants of 100 parts each? Cost per part stays the same. With injection molding, that's 10 separate molds at $10K+ each.
Ship real product to customers now while your injection mold is being manufactured, a strategy used by leading hardware startups worldwide.
Break-Even Point
Below ~10,000 identical parts, additive manufacturing
is almost always more economical than injection molding.
$10K–$100K mold cost · 6–16 week lead time · Design lock-in · One SKU per mold
$0 tooling · Fast turnaround · Iterate freely · Multi-SKU same batch
Production Tiers
We scale with your project, from first-article validation to full production runs.
Prototype
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Design validation, fit checks, first-article review. Get parts in hand before committing to production.
Small Batch
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Pre-production testing, pilot programs, trade show samples. Validate your market before scaling.
Production Run
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Bridge production, low-volume manufacturing, and on demand product fulfillment. Full post-processing included.
High Volume
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Sustained production runs for product lines, distribution, and OEM supply. Custom logistics available.
Production Technologies
We match technology to application, not the other way around. Here's how each process performs at production scale.
FDM · Material Extrusion
The workhorse of production 3D printing. Best for high-volume functional parts, large components, and anything where cost efficiency matters most. Supports engineering-grade materials like ASA, PETG, ABS, and carbon-fiber composites.
What's Included
Every production order comes with engineering support, quality control, and post-processing, not just raw parts off the machine.
Before we print a single part, our engineers review your files for Design for Manufacturability: catching wall thickness, tolerance, and geometry issues that would cause failures at scale.
Every orderNot sure which material survives your use case? We recommend the right material based on mechanical load, temperature, UV exposure, and chemical resistance, from PLA to carbon-fiber composites.
Every orderEvery batch is visually and dimensionally inspected before shipment. Defective or out-of-tolerance parts are re-printed. No charge. We ship right, or we re-ship it.
Every orderRaw parts aren't always production-ready. We offer sanding, painting, hardware inserts, and support removal so parts arrive ready for assembly or packaging.
On requestLarge orders are batched and shipped together, reducing packaging waste and cost. Local San Diego customers can pick up same day. We ship nationwide via FedEx and UPS.
Every orderEvery production order has a point of contact, not a ticket system. For recurring orders or ongoing programs, we assign a dedicated team member who knows your product.
All clientsHow It Works
A streamlined production workflow designed to move fast without sacrificing quality.
Submit your files via our instant quote tool. Get a production quote in minutes, no sales call required.
Our team reviews every file for printability, material selection, and DFM optimization before your run begins.
Parts are printed, post-processed, and inspected in-house in San Diego. We don't outsource your order.
San Diego local? Pick up same day. Need shipping? FedEx and UPS nationwide, tracked, insured, consolidated.
Post-Processing Options
Tumble, sand, or shot-peen. Reduces surface roughness for functional fit.
RAL or Pantone matched. Multi-coat options for consumer and display-grade parts.
Heat-set inserts, hardware installation, and basic subassembly before shipment.
Multiple colors in a single run. No painting required — color changes built right into the print.
Combine rigid and flexible materials in one part — ideal for grips, gaskets, and overmold-style components.
Industries We Serve
FAQ
Ready to Scale
Tell us your quantities, material requirements, and timeline. We'll review your files, recommend the right process, and get your production started, fast.
