What FacFox does

FacFox is an online digital manufacturing platform that aggregates multiple production technologies (3D printing in FDM, SLA/DLP, MJF, SLS, DMLS, PolyJet/MJP, and CJP; CNC milling and turning; plastic and metal injection molding; sheet metal fabrication including laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting; urethane casting; metal casting; metal injection molding; and 3D scanning) into a single self-serve quoting and order interface at facfox.com and i.facfox.com. The company is operated by Hangzhou Chizha Technology Co., Ltd. (杭州叱吒科技有限公司), a Chinese private company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hangzhou, with additional operational nodes in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Suzhou, and Wuhan, and a US-registered affiliate (FACFOX, INC.) in Delaware serving cross-border customers. Customers upload 3D models and receive either instant automated pricing through the Insta3DP Auto Quote engine or a custom Manual Quote, with a Bulk Auto Quote mode for batch orders. The platform cites 40M+ parts produced, a 3-day average lead time, a 4.81/5 customer rating across 320K+ reviews, and ISO-9001 certification as operational benchmarks.

The underlying technology stack is a manufacturing marketplace rather than a captive factory: FacFox does not own the production equipment but orchestrates a partner network that includes leading equipment OEMs such as Stratasys, 3D Systems, EOS, SLM Solutions, Formlabs, Farsoon, Envisiontec, Zrapid, Kings, Solidscape, and Concept Laser. Order management is supported by an internal ticketing system, NDA-based IP protection with 90-day secure file retention, and an embeddable widget/API (Insta3DP) for partner-site distribution. Payment processing is integrated across Stripe, Braintree/PayPal, Alipay, and major card networks (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club), and outbound logistics leverages UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL.

FacFox monetizes primarily through marketplace commissions and transaction-based fees on each order, with order pricing decomposed into Manufacturing Fee, Author's Fee (paid to 3D model designers), Service Fee, and Delivery Fee. The go-to-market is product-led growth: customers self-serve through the web platform without sales intervention, supported by industry PR, a knowledgebase, case studies, newsletter, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn). Customer segmentation is horizontal across aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare/biomedical, art, architecture, entertainment, electronics, and education use cases, with no named enterprise anchors. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes are publicly disclosed, indicating a founder-operated, organically funded company with a cross-border China-US legal structure.

Name

FacFox

Legal name

FACFOX, INC.

Website

https://facfox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FacFox is an online digital manufacturing marketplace that aggregates 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and casting services from a China-based partner network into a self-serve instant-quoting platform serving SMB and individual product developers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Manufacturing Marketplace

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Machine Control, Firmware & Print Management (IMAAACAD)

Keywords

• Online 3D printing
• CNC machining services
• Injection molding
• Custom prototyping
• Manufacturing marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Service Fees: FacFox acts as a platform facilitating manufacturing services. The platform charges fees for order processing including Manufacturing Fee, Author's Fee (for 3D model designers), Service Fee, and Delivery Fee. The service fee is charged to manufacturers who execute orders.
2. Marketplace Commission: FacFox is a platform that facilitates manufacture of products with specifications, 3D models, and schedules. Users can upload their own 3D models to be produced by manufacturers on the platform. FacFox takes a service fee for the services provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FacFox is an online digital manufacturing marketplace that connects customers with a network of partner manufacturers to produce custom parts via 3D printing (FDM, SLA/DLP, MJF, SLS, DMLS, PolyJet, CJP), CNC machining (milling and turning), injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, urethane casting, metal casting, and metal injection molding. Customers upload 3D models and receive instant auto-quotes or manual quotes, with orders fulfilled by partner manufacturers and shipped globally under ISO-9001 quality assurance.

Product overview

FacFox is an online digital manufacturing platform that provides access to a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services including 3D printing (FDM, SLA/DLP, MJF, SLS, DMLS, PolyJet/MJP, CJP), CNC machining (milling and turning), injection molding (plastic and metal), sheet metal fabrication (laser, plasma, water jet cutting), urethane casting, metal casting, and metal injection molding. The platform operates through two main quotation systems: Auto Quote (Insta3DP) for instant automated pricing and Manual Quote for custom complex orders. The platform also offers 3D scanning services for digitizing physical objects. Services span from prototyping to mass production, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, art, architecture, entertainment, electronics, and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FDM 3D Printing Service Fused Deposition Modeling service for building functional prototypes and parts in standard thermoplastics, with characteristic anisotropy in z-direction and step-structure surface finish. Targeted at product developers and engineers needing low-cost functional prototypes.
• SLA/DLP 3D Printing Service Stereolithography and Digital Light Processing service that builds large parts with high accuracy and excellent surface finish using photopolymers. Suitable for detailed prototypes, master patterns, and visual models.
• Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing Service HP Multi Jet Fusion technology for manufacturing functional plastic parts with good mechanical properties and full-color capability. Used for end-use plastic parts and functional prototypes requiring nylon-grade strength.
• SLS Rapid Prototyping Service Selective Laser Sintering service for manufacturing parts in standard plastics with good mechanical properties. Targeted at functional prototyping and small-batch production of complex geometries.
• DMLS 3D Printing Service Direct Metal Laser Sintering service for manufacturing high-density metal parts including stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and superalloys. Used for aerospace, automotive, and medical metal components with complex geometries.
• PolyJet / MJP 3D Printing Service Photopolymer Jetting and Multi Jet Printing service enabling multi-material and multi-color parts with functionally graded materials using UV-active photopolymers. Used for realistic prototypes, overmolded parts, and assemblies.
• Color Jet Printing (CJP) Service Binder jetting technology for producing full-color parts in sandstone material at relatively fast speeds. Used for architectural models, figurines, visual mockups, and display items.
• CNC Milling Service Precision CNC milling for producing parts with accurate dimensions and complex geometries from various plastics and metals. Used for functional prototypes and low-volume production requiring tight tolerances.
• CNC Turning Service CNC turning for creating cylindrical and rotational parts with high precision using lathe operations. Used for shafts, bushings, fittings, and other rotationally symmetric components.
• Injection Molding Service Plastic and metal injection molding for producing end-use products in quantities from 500 to 100,000+ at low unit cost. Targeted at customers needing bridge or production-volume manufacturing.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Service Comprehensive metal bending, punching, stamping, laser cutting, plasma cutting, water jet cutting, and plastic thermal forming services ranging from prototyping to mass production. Used for enclosures, brackets, and structural components.
• Urethane Casting Service Produces end-use, rigid or flexible plastic parts with high durability, fast lead times, and production-level quality using silicone rubber molds. Used for low-volume production runs of 10-500 parts with injection-mold-like quality.
• Metal Casting Service Investment casting for small batches and die casting or forging for mass production of metal parts. Used for industrial components requiring traditional metal casting methods.
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Service Metal injection molding process for producing small, complex metal parts with high density and precision. Used for medical, electronics, and firearms components requiring high-volume small metal parts.
• 3D Scanning Service 3D laser scanning solutions for digitizing physical objects from tiny to large sizes for reverse engineering, inspection, or quality assurance applications.
• FacFox Store (E-commerce Marketplace) Online marketplace for purchasing manufactured parts and accessing the platform's manufacturing services at shop.facfox.com. Targets both individual buyers and business customers seeking ready-made or custom parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 million+ parts produced
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Zer-tek / ZrapidcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partner providing industrial 3D printing solutions. Listed as an innovative manufacturing solution partner on FacFox platform.
• FarsooncoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial 3D printer manufacturer partner. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• Kings 3D PrintercoreTechnology or Integration3D printing equipment manufacturer partner. Listed as an innovative manufacturing solution partner on FacFox platform.
• FormlabscoreTechnology or IntegrationDesktop and professional 3D printer manufacturer. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• EnvisionteccoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional 3D printer manufacturer specializing in DLP and SLA technology. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• StratasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading industrial 3D printing solutions provider. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• SLM SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationMetal additive manufacturing solutions provider. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• 3D SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationComprehensive 3D printing technology provider. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.
• EOScoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading laser sintering equipment manufacturer for industrial 3D printing. Listed among innovative manufacturing solution partners on FacFox platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shapeways: Online 3D printing service bureau with marketplace for designers and direct manufacturing for buyers — comparable marketplace structure with author/designer network similar to FacFox's 'Author' fee component.
• Sculpteo: Online 3D printing and digital manufacturing service bureau offering instant quoting across multiple technologies — comparable service catalog and self-serve model to FacFox.
• Xometry: Public US-based on-demand manufacturing marketplace offering CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal with instant quoting — directly competes with FacFox's core service model and target buyer (engineers/procurement).
• JLC3DP (JLCPCB): Chinese digital manufacturing platform from JLCPCB offering 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding with self-serve ordering — directly competes with FacFox in the Chinese SMB prototyping market.
• PCBWay: China-based rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing platform offering PCB, CNC, 3D printing, and injection molding — directly comparable China-rooted platform with similar SMB pricing model.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform offering CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and urethane casting with instant quoting — closely matches FacFox's value proposition and SMB to enterprise buyer focus.
• Protolabs: Global digital manufacturing service provider for prototyping and low-volume production across CNC, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal — a direct competitor post its acquisition of 3D Hubs.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Online manufacturing platform connecting engineers with manufacturing partners for CNC, 3D printing, and injection molding — competes head-to-head with FacFox's marketplace model and self-serve quoting flow.

Emerging players

• Craftcloud by All3DP: All3DP's 3D printing service aggregator providing instant quotes across a global partner network — competing marketplace model targeting similar engineer/designer buyer personas as FacFox.
• Maker's Row: Online marketplace connecting brands with US-based manufacturers for prototyping and production — adjacent marketplace model with comparable self-serve philosophy but narrower geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facfox3d
• Facebookfacebook.com/facfox3d
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/facfox3d
• Instagraminstagram.com/facfox3d

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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