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What Make does

MakerStage (formerly Make) is a digital manufacturing marketplace founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform connects hardware engineering teams to a global network of 200+ vetted manufacturing suppliers across more than five countries (China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and US domestic), offering CNC machining (3-axis and 5-axis milling, turning, Swiss-type, grinding, wire EDM), 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, Metal FFF), sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and urethane casting across 147 materials with tolerances as tight as ±0.0002 in. Customers upload CAD files to a self-serve RFQ platform and receive engineer-reviewed pricing typically within one business day, with free DFM feedback accompanying order confirmation.

The business operates on a freemium, pay-as-you-go model with no minimum order quantity, supplemented by an enterprise sales motion that offers NDA and compliance support, volume pricing, and dedicated account management for high-volume production runs. Named customers include Google, Microsoft, Boston Dynamics, Intuitive Surgical, Stanford University, Embark, Stanley Black & Decker, and Skyryse, spanning medical devices, semiconductors, robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial tools, and aviation. Primary revenue streams are custom parts manufacturing, quality and inspection services (CMM reports, material certifications, FAI), and surface finishing and post-processing. The platform is differentiated by an engineering resource hub of 108+ technical guides that drives top-of-funnel demand, a quoted 99.8% on-time delivery trailing average, mutual NDA IP protection, and ISO 9001/ISO 13485 certified partner routing for regulated medical-device work.

MakerStage is a privately held, founder-led company (founders include Nishat Rustagi, CEO, and Vince Pane, a mechanical and materials engineer) with 1-10 employees and no disclosed institutional funding. The company rebranded from Make to MakerStage in March 2026 alongside a major platform relaunch that expanded the supplier network and introduced a planned instant quoting engine.

Name

Make

Legal name

MakerStage

Website

https://makerstage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MakerStage (formerly Make) is a digital manufacturing marketplace connecting hardware engineering teams to 200+ vetted CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, injection molding, and urethane casting suppliers across 5+ countries, serving enterprise and SMB customers from prototype through production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Manufacturing Marketplace

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), Hardware Manufacturing (332510), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus (SLM/DMLS, EBM, Binder Jetting) (IMAAADAB)

Keywords

• Custom parts manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing platform
• CNC machining
• 3D printing services
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Parts Manufacturing: Revenue generated from manufacturing custom parts across CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, injection molding, and urethane casting processes. Payment in full required before production unless alternate terms are agreed. Supports credit card, ACH bank transfer, and wire transfer.
2. Quality & Inspection Services: Additional revenue from inspection level and documentation requirements including CMM reports, material test reports, and First Article Inspection (FAI). Inspection requirements specified at time of RFQ with additional charges for post-order additions.
3. Surface Finishing & Post-Processing: Revenue from secondary operations including anodizing (Type II/III), powder coating, plating, passivation, electropolishing, and other surface finishes specified at time of quote.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Make operates a digital manufacturing platform that connects hardware teams with a global network of 200+ vetted manufacturing suppliers across CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and urethane casting. Engineers upload CAD files through a self-serve RFQ interface and receive engineer-reviewed pricing typically within one business day, with free DFM feedback included. The platform supports everything from rapid prototyping in 1-10 day lead times through production runs of 10,000+ units, with tolerances down to ±0.0002 inches.

Product overview

MakerStage is a digital manufacturing platform that connects hardware teams with a global network of 200+ vetted suppliers. The platform provides a unified quoting interface where engineers upload CAD files and receive engineer-reviewed pricing with free DFM feedback. The core service portfolio spans five manufacturing processes: CNC Machining (3-axis/5-axis milling, turning, Swiss-type, grinding, wire EDM), 3D Printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, Metal FFF), Sheet Metal Fabrication (laser cutting, bending, welding), Injection Molding (including bridge tooling with aluminum molds and production steel molds), and Urethane Casting (silicone molds for 10-200 unit bridge runs). The platform is complemented by an engineering resource hub with 108 technical guides covering DFM best practices, tolerance selection, surface finishes, material comparisons, and prototype-to-production scaling roadmaps. MakerStage operates across US, China, Southeast Asia, and India with ISO-certified partner facilities and offers capabilities ranging from rapid prototypes (1-10 day lead times) to production runs of 10,000+ units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RFQ Platform Self-serve digital request-for-quote platform where engineers upload CAD files, specify manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, and finishes, and receive engineer-reviewed pricing typically within one business day with free DFM feedback. Supports credit card, ACH, and wire transfer payment.
• CNC Machining Services Precision milling and turning services covering 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining, Swiss-type, grinding, and wire EDM, with tolerances as tight as ±0.0002 in. (±0.005 mm) for ultra-precision parts and prototypes through production volumes.
• 3D Printing Services Additive manufacturing services covering FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, and Metal FFF technologies for rapid prototyping and production parts including metals, plastics, and composites.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Precision laser cutting and forming services for sheet metal parts including press brake bending, welding, and assembly for prototype and production volumes.
• Injection Molding Production plastic parts manufacturing with tooling review and DFM feedback, including bridge tooling (aluminum molds) for low-volume runs and production tooling (steel molds) for higher volumes.
• Urethane Casting Low-volume production-grade plastic parts using silicone molds for bridge production runs of 10–200 units, typically used as a precursor before committing to injection molding tooling.
• Quality Inspection Services CMM inspection, material certificates (mill test reports), Certificate of Conformance, and full traceability documentation including First Article Inspection for production orders.
• Surface Finishing and Post-Processing Secondary finishing operations including anodizing (Type II/III), powder coating, plating, passivation, electropolishing, and other surface finishes specified at time of quote.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% on-time delivery (trailing average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ISO 13485 Certified Manufacturing PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISO 13485 certified manufacturing partners enable MakerStage to serve medical device companies requiring compliance with quality management systems for medical devices. Partners provide documentation, traceability, and inspection capabilities required for regulated medical manufacturing.
• ISO 9001 Certified SupplierscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISO 9001 certified manufacturing suppliers across the global network provide quality management system compliance for general commercial manufacturing. Over 200 vetted suppliers available for CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, and other processes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Xometry: Xometry operates the largest global on-demand manufacturing marketplace for CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, and injection molding, serving similar enterprise and SMB hardware customers with an AI-driven quoting platform. It is the most direct competitor to MakerStage in product scope, customer base, and business model.
• Fictiv: Fictiv runs a digital manufacturing platform offering CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, and urethane casting to hardware engineers and enterprise teams. It overlaps directly with MakerStage across core processes, target buyer (hardware teams at technology companies), and self-serve-plus-enterprise GTM motion.
• Shapeways: Shapeways provides on-demand 3D printing and custom manufacturing services through a digital platform serving designers, engineers, and businesses. It overlaps with MakerStage on additive manufacturing services and self-serve ordering but is more focused on 3D printing than CNC or sheet metal.
• Hubs: Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs, now part of Protolabs) operates a global on-demand manufacturing marketplace with extensive CNC, 3D printing, and sheet metal capabilities. It is a direct marketplace competitor with comparable self-serve quoting and broad supplier network.
• MacroFab: MacroFab runs a digital marketplace for PCB assembly and custom electronics manufacturing with an RFQ-driven platform. While more electronics-focused, it shares MakerStage's marketplace-plus-self-serve-RFQ model and targets similar hardware engineering teams.

Emerging players

• Plethora: Plethora operates a digital manufacturing marketplace for industrial 3D printing and CNC services, focusing on complex metal and polymer parts. It competes with MakerStage for the same precision prototyping and low-volume production customers.
• PCBWay: PCBWay provides PCB fabrication, CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding services through an online platform serving hobbyists, startups, and small businesses. It overlaps with MakerStage's SMB/PLG side and competes for low-volume custom parts orders.
• JLCPCB: JLCPCB offers low-cost PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, and CNC machining services through an online quoting platform. It competes with MakerStage on price-sensitive prototyping and small-batch production for hardware engineers, particularly through its Shenzhen-backed supplier network.

Broad incumbents

• Protolabs: Protolabs is a publicly traded digital manufacturer with proprietary automated factories for CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, and injection molding. It competes with MakerStage across the same processes and customer segments but operates owned capacity rather than an aggregator model, giving it scale and reliability advantages.
• Velo3D: Velo3D manufactures industrial metal 3D printers and provides metal additive manufacturing services for aerospace, defense, and energy customers. While asset-heavy and laser-focused on metal AM, it competes for the high-end industrial 3D printing portion of MakerStage's offering, particularly in aerospace/aviation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MakerStage
• Facebookfacebook.com/makerstage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makerstage

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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