Manufacturing Resources

Below is a curated list of manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors for all of your development needs

Vendor Library (Index)

  • 3D Printing & Prototyping
    Rapid prototyping shops and 3D printing service bureaus for early design validation, concept models, and quick iteration.

  • Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
    Full-service partners who manage production, sourcing, and assembly for you. Best when scaling beyond prototypes into consistent production runs.

  • Machining (CNC & Precision)
    Shops that provide precision CNC machining for metal and plastic parts. Ideal for prototypes that need tight tolerances or production-ready components.

  • Manufacturing (General) & Services
     Vendors and service providers that don’t fit neatly into one process — includes packaging, cable suppliers, and compliance/testing partners.

  • PCB & Electronics
     Vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly, from quick-turn prototypes to production boards and contract assembly.

  • Plastics & Injection Molding
     Suppliers and manufacturers specializing in plastics, molding, and related processes for functional parts and production runs.

  • Sheet Metal & Fabrication
     Specialists in cutting, bending, welding, and finishing sheet metal parts for prototypes and scalable production.

  • Specialty / Niche
     Highly specialized vendors serving regulated or unique markets like medical and aerospace.

  • Tube & Structural Manufacturing
     Vendors focused on tube bending, forming, and structural fabrication for frames and assemblies.

  • White Glove Product Development Services
     Premium consulting firms offering end-to-end product development, design, and engineering — ideal for startups that need guided support.

3D Printing & Prototyping

Prototyping Solution $$

  • 3D Printing, Small-Scale Production

  • www.prototypingsolutions.com

  • Full-service prototyping house specializing in additive manufacturing and small-batch production. Known for fast turnaround and strong support for early-stage hardware startups.

Xometry $$$

  • 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal

  • www.xometry.com

  • One of the largest on-demand manufacturing networks. Offers a wide range of processes including 3D printing, machining, molding, and sheet metal. Strong choice when you need quotes across multiple processes in one place.

ZLabs $

  • 3D Printing, Prototyping

  • www.zlabs3d.com

  • Boutique prototyping shop focused on rapid 3D printing services for startups. Ideal for quick design iterations and proof-of-concept parts.

Contract Manufacturers (CMs)

East-West Manufacturing 💲💲💲

  • Contract Manufacturing, Electronics, Plastics, Assembly

  • ewmfg.com

Manufactured Assemblies Corporation 💲💲

Printed Circuits Corporation 💲💲

Machining (CNC & Precision)

Xometry 💲💲💲

  • CNC Machining, Precision Parts

  • xometry.com

  • Extensive CNC machining services from prototyping to production, with a large supplier network.

Manufacturing (General) & Services

Berlin Packaging 💲

  • Packaging, Containers

  • berlinpackaging.com

  • Supplier of packaging solutions, ideal for consumer hardware products.

Cable Quest 💲💲

  • Cable Assemblies, Electronics Components

  • cablequest.biz

  • Cable and component supplier for hardware and electronics builds.

Intertek 💲💲💲

  • Testing, Compliance, Certification

  • intertek.com

  • Global testing and compliance partner for certification and validation of hardware products.

Mika Group 💲💲

  • Manufacturing Services

  • rc-mikagroup.com

  • General manufacturing partner providing multiple process options.

PCB & Electronics

East-West Manufacturing 💲💲💲

  • Electronics, PCB Assembly, Contract Manufacturing

  • ewmfg.com

  • Global contract manufacturer with plastics expertise and end-to-end services.

Memtronic 💲💲

  • PCB Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing

  • memtronic.com

  • PCB assembly and electronics partner for prototypes and production runs.

PCBWay 💲

  • PCB Fabrication & Assembly, Sheet Metal

  • pcbway.com

  • Budget-friendly PCB fab and assembly service, widely used by hardware startups.

Printed Circuits Corporation 💲💲

  • PCBs, Assembly, Fabrication

  • pccboard.com

  • U.S.-based PCB fabrication and assembly house, strong for high-reliability boards.

Prime Technological Services 💲💲💲

  • PCB Assembly, Contract Manufacturing

  • primetechnology.com

  • Premium contract manufacturer with advanced PCB assembly capabilities.

Plastics & Injection Molding

Accurate Plastics 💲💲

  • Plastics, Components

  • accurateplastic.com

  • Supplier of high-performance plastics for components across industries.

East-West Manufacturing 💲💲💲

  • Plastics, Contract Manufacturing

  • ewmfg.com

  • Global contract manufacturer with plastics expertise and end-to-end services.

Extreme Molding 💲💲💲

  • Injection Molding, Plastics

  • extrememolding.com

  • Premium injection molding company, specializing in medical and consumer products. Strong quality focus.

Industrial Man 💲💲

  • Plastics, Prototyping, Fabrication

  • www.industryprotomold.com

  • Provides plastics processing and small-batch fabrication for product development.

Xometry 💲💲💲

  • Injection Molding, Plastics, CNC, Sheet Metal

  • xometry.com

  • Extensive CNC machining services from prototyping to production, with a large supplier network.

Sheet Metal & Fabrication

Oshcut 💲💲

  • Sheet Metal Cutting & Bending

  • oshcut.com

  • Specializes in online sheet metal cutting, bending, and fabrication with fast lead times and a user-friendly quoting system.

ProCoaters, Inc. 💲💲

  • Powder Coating, Finishing Services

  • procoaters.com

  • Provides high-quality powder coating and surface finishing. Best for startups looking for durable, production-quality finishes on metal parts.

SendCutSend 💲

  • Sheet Metal, Laser Cutting, Bending

  • sendcutsend.com

  • Rapid-turn sheet metal service with precision laser cutting and bending. Great for prototypes and small-batch runs with transparent pricing.

Worldwide Manufacturing 💲💲💲

  • Fabrication, Assembly

  • worldwidemfg.com

  • Global manufacturing partner offering sheet metal fabrication and assembly services. Strong for scaling beyond prototypes.

Specialty

Relucent Metals and Plastics 💲💲💲

  • Medical Device Manufacturing

  • mhgus.com

  • Medical industry-focused plastics and metals supplier, specialized in regulated environments.

Tube & Structural Manufacturing

Dependable Tube Bending 💲💲

  • Tube Bending & Forming

  • dependabletubebending.com

  • Specialist in tube bending, forming, and fabrication. Trusted for structural components across industries.

Xometry 💲💲💲

  • Tube Bending, CNC, Sheet Metal, Plastics

  • xometry.com

  • Covers multiple structural and machining processes under one quoting system.

White Glove Product Development Services

Slingshot Product Development Group $$

  • Industrial Design, Engineering, Prototyping, IP Development

  • slingshotpdg.com

  • Atlanta-based product design and engineering consultancy with a strong track record in consumer products, medical devices, and R&D outsourcing. Known for blending industrial design with engineering rigor to deliver production-ready solutions.

  • Schedule a free introduction call here.

Product Quickstart $

  • Product Development, Prototyping, Manufacturing Support

  • productquickstart.com

  • An end-to-end product development firm focused on taking ideas from concept through prototyping and into manufacturing. Ideal for early-stage startups that need structured guidance and full lifecycle support.

Engenuity Works $$$

  • Engineering Consulting, Systems Integration, Prototyping

  • enginuitywroks.com

  • A multidisciplinary engineering consulting group offering design, prototyping, and systems integration services. Tailored for teams that need hands-on engineering expertise and guidance from concept through early builds.