Empire Group

What Empire Group does

Empire Group USA, Inc. is a privately held, full-service product development and low-to-mid volume manufacturing provider founded in 1999 and headquartered at 217 East Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company operates a single-site facility delivering end-to-end capabilities from design and engineering through prototyping to production, combining CNC machining (milling, turning, routing, sheet metal fabrication) with a broad additive manufacturing portfolio that includes HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) in nylon PA12, large-format Stereolithography (SLA), BMF S240 Micro DLP (10-micron resolution), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Complementary services include RTV molding and urethane casting for production-quality low-volume parts, custom finishing (spray-on chrome, Cerakote, painting, texturing), industrial CO2 laser marking, CMM dimensional inspection, and First Article Inspection.

The firm's underlying technology base is differentiated by its Fortify Digital Composite Manufacturing (Fluxprint) partnership, which enables fiber- and particle-reinforced DLP parts and rapid 3D-printed composite injection mold tooling, and by proprietary finishing processes such as a three-step spray-on chrome system. Empire Group holds ITAR registration, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 27001:2013 certifications, qualifying it for defense, aerospace, and medical device programs with strict compliance and information-security requirements.

Empire Group generates revenue exclusively through quote-based, project-priced enterprise sales with no public pricing, e-commerce, or self-serve channel. Its go-to-market is direct relationship selling into mission-critical verticals — Military & Defense (Raytheon, General Dynamics, SAAB), Aerospace, Medical Devices (Globus Medical, TransMedics, Cogmedix), Automotive/Racing (Stewart-Haas Racing), Automotive Research (Toyota Research Institute), Industrial/Cannabis (VJ Scientific), and Consumer Products (Preddio Technologies). Marketing is content-led via gated whitepapers, webinars, SEO-driven resources, trade shows, and earned media. The company has raised $2 million from Mainspring Capital Partners (February 2020) and remains founder-led under CEO Jason Enos.

Name

Empire Group

Legal name

Empire Group USA, Inc.

Website

https://empiregroupusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empire Group is a privately held, ITAR-registered US manufacturer founded in 1999 that delivers end-to-end product development — CNC machining, multi-platform 3D printing, RTV molding, finishing, and inspection — for defense, aerospace, medical device, and automotive enterprise customers from its Attleboro, Massachusetts facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Manufacturing and Prototyping Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710), Machine Shops (33271), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Additive manufacturing
• Rapid prototyping services
• Low-volume production
• Product development

Headquarters

HQ city

Attleboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Services: CNC milling, turning, and routing services for precision metal and plastic parts. Provides tight-tolerance machining for aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical applications with in-house capabilities.
2. Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing: Multiple 3D printing technologies (MJF, SLA, Micro DLP, FDM) for prototyping and end-use parts. Revenue generated per-project based on part complexity, material, and volume.
3. Prototyping Services: High-fidelity prototyping including mechanism development, engineering CAD, show models, scaled models, and functional assemblies. Project-based pricing.
4. Finishing & Assembly Services: Custom painting, coating (Cerakote, spray-on chrome), texturing, polishing, and assembly services. Additional value-added services for manufactured components.
5. RTV Molding & Casting: Urethane casting and RTV tooling for prototype and low-volume production parts. Cost-effective alternative to injection molding for small batches.
6. Laser Marking Services: Industrial laser marking, engraving, and etching for product identification, tracking, and branding. Typical turnaround of 5-7 business days.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Empire Group is a full-service product development and low-volume manufacturing provider offering CNC machining, multiple additive manufacturing technologies (MJF, SLA, Micro DLP, FDM), RTV molding and urethane casting, industrial 3D modeling, custom finishing and assembly, laser marking, sheet metal fabrication, and quality control services. The company serves defense, aerospace, medical device, automotive, and consumer goods clients with project-based, quote-driven engagements from prototype through low-volume production.

Product overview

Empire Group is a product development and prototyping company offering comprehensive low-volume manufacturing solutions. The core offering is a unified suite of manufacturing capabilities including CNC Machining Services, Additive Manufacturing (covering MJF, SLA, Micro DLP, and FDM 3D printing technologies), Prototyping Services, RTV Molding & Urethane Casting, Industrial 3D Modeling & Fabrication, Custom Finishing & Assembly Services (including Spray-On Chrome and Cerakote), Industrial Laser Marking, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Quality Control services (CMM Inspection and First Article Inspection). The portfolio serves industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, military, medical devices, and consumer goods. Empire Group positions itself as a one-stop solution provider enabling customers to move projects from concept through prototyping to low-volume production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC milling, turning, and routing for metal and plastic parts with tight tolerances for aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical applications.
• Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
• Prototyping Services
• RTV Molding & Urethane Casting
• Industrial 3D Modeling & Fabrication
• Custom Finishing & Assembly Services
• Industrial Laser Marking Services
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• CMM Inspection Services
• First Article Inspection
• Military & Defense CNC Machining
• Medical Device Prototyping

Quantifiable outcome

• Prototype turnaround as fast as 72 hours for SLA printing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FortifycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2021Strategic partnership bringing Fortify's patented Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) platform into production at Empire Group. Fortify's Fluxprint technology introduces and aligns fiber and particle additives into photopolymers, enabling precision parts that are stronger, tougher, and more wear-resistant. Partnership focuses on rapid injection mold tooling using 3D-printed composite molds, highly engineered end-use parts, complex RF applications with dielectric ceramic additives, and ESD parts for electronics manufacturing. Empire Group serves as a production partner receiving real-time customer feedback to improve printer and material designs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Protolabs: Direct competitor offering on-demand CNC machining, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, DLP, MJF), and injection molding for prototypes and low-volume production. Empire Group overlaps Protolabs across virtually every core service line, including Micro DLP and rapid 3D-printed injection mold tooling, with the key difference being Empire Group's ITAR-registered, defense-qualified positioning.
• Xometry: Direct competitor operating an on-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, and finishing services for enterprise buyers. Both companies compete for prototype-to-low-volume production work in aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive, though Xometry's marketplace model differs from Empire Group's in-house execution.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform offering CNC, 3D printing (including MJF and SLA), sheet metal, and urethane casting with enterprise-grade quality systems. Overlaps Empire Group's prototyping-to-low-volume service portfolio and competing target customers in hardware and medical device startups.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global on-demand manufacturing platform aggregating CNC, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, FDM, DLP/MJF), and injection molding services. Provides similar prototype-to-production workflow as Empire Group, with broader geographic reach but less specialized defense/ITAR positioning.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau arm of Stratasys offering FDM, PolyJet, SLA, and SLS 3D printing as well as CNC machining. Directly comparable to Empire Group's additive manufacturing portfolio, with similar prototyping and low-volume production use cases.
• Quickparts: On-demand manufacturer offering CNC machining, injection molding, urethane casting, and 3D printing (SLA, SLS, DLP, MJF) for prototypes and production. Directly overlaps Empire Group's full prototyping-to-low-volume production stack with comparable turnkey positioning.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Largest incumbent in 3D printing with both hardware and on-demand services across plastics, metals, and casting. Overlaps Empire Group's SLA, MJF-equivalent, and Micro DLP offerings but at much greater scale with broader industrial focus.
• Materialise: Established European-based 3D printing service bureau and software provider with significant medical device and industrial prototyping work. Compares to Empire Group on medical device prototyping and DLP-based services, though much larger and publicly traded.

Emerging players

• Velo3D: Specialty metal 3D printing company focused on aerospace and defense applications with ITAR-relevant supply chain positioning. Comparable to Empire Group's defense specialization, though Velo3D is a printer OEM with different monetization model.
• Plethora: US-based contract manufacturer offering CNC machining, 5-axis milling, additive manufacturing, and finishing for aerospace, defense, and medical customers with AS9100 and ITAR-equivalent compliance. Closely comparable in scale, regulated-industry positioning, and service portfolio to Empire Group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/empiregroupusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6BHRxORT52eqYHf8FO6HNg
• Facebookfacebook.com/empiregroupusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empire-group-usa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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