REVA

What REVA does

REV A MFG, doing business as REVA and legally operating as THINK3D / PRELUDE, INC., is a privately held production manufacturing company founded in 2005 by the founders of Forecast 3D (a prototype model shop that grew into a serial production additive manufacturing business). The company is headquartered in Escondido, California, and operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, and China. Its core business is the design, fabrication, and assembly of injection molded parts, CNC machined components, sheet metal parts, prototypes, and finished assemblies for OEM customers globally, with a stated mission of helping customers transition from prototype and short-run manufacturing into traditional production.

The company's technical footprint is significant for its segment: 55 injection presses ranging from 25 to 1700 tons across three countries, 3/4/5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication in aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and copper, and a comprehensive finishing and assembly stack including painting, anodizing, chem-films, etching, in-mold decoration, vacuum metallizing, and manual-to-automated assembly. Quality systems are committed to ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and TS16949 (now IATF 16949) standards, supported by CMM coordinate measuring machines, Romer Cimcore arms, Smart Scopes, Mitutoyo roundness testing, and Datamyte SPC statistical analysis. Notable product features include Class 101 quick-turn production injection tooling delivered in 30 days, Class 103 lower-cost tooling for small businesses, 100% customer-owned and globally transferable molds, and a lifetime tool warranty.

REV A MFG's revenue model is project-based custom manufacturing services priced per quote, with 30-day quote validity, a 50% non-refundable deposit for tooling projects, the remaining 50% due upon receipt of T1 parts, and Net 30 terms extended at company discretion. The primary customer segment is OEM manufacturers across diverse industries (horizontal), with a secondary segment of startups and small businesses needing low-volume production. Go-to-market is direct sales via a website RFQ form, email, and phone, supported by three regional Directors of Business Development covering the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast of the United States. The company reports that over 85% of customers source their on-demand, recurring production orders from REV A MFG, indicating durable repeat engagement. Facilities enable global delivery and a 'manufacture where it makes sense' cost and lead-time arbitrage.

Name

REVA

Legal name

THINK3D / PRELUDE, INC.

Website

https://revaplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REV A MFG is a private production contract manufacturer that provides injection molding, CNC machining, prototyping, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing/assembly services to OEM customers worldwide from facilities in the US, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Injection Tooling & Molding: Custom injection mold tool making and high-volume plastic injection molding services. Customer-owned molds with lifetime tool warranty. 55 injection presses ranging from 25 to 1700 Ton across three countries.
2. CNC Machining Services: Production CNC machined parts with 3, 4, and 5 axis capabilities. Revenue generated per part/project based on complexity, material, and volume.
3. Sheet Metal Fabrication: Precision sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting and bending for metal frames and chassis. Parts fabricated in Aluminum, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Copper.
4. Prototyping Services: Quick-turn prototype machining in both metal and plastic using dedicated machining centers for rapid turnaround.
5. Finishing & Assembly Services: Post-processing services including painting, anodizing, chem-films, etching, in-mold decorations, vacuum metallizing, and manual to high-speed automation assembly operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REV A MFG is a full-service production manufacturing company that designs, fabricates, and assembles injection molded parts, CNC machined components, prototypes, and sheet metal products for OEM customers worldwide. The company operates 55 injection presses (25 to 1700 Ton) across three countries, along with 3/4/5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing/assembly services, delivering fully finished production-ready assemblies under ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and TS16949 quality standards.

Product overview

REV A MFG is a full-service production manufacturing company offering a unified portfolio of services spanning injection tooling and molding, CNC machining, prototyping, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing/assembly services. The company operates facilities in the US, Mexico, Vietnam, Taiwan, and China, with North American headquarters in Escondido, CA. Founded in 2005, their integrated service model combines manufacturing capabilities with quality assurance systems meeting ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and TS16949 standards, enabling them to deliver complete production-ready assemblies to customers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Injection Tooling & Molding Custom injection mold tool making and high-quality molded parts for OEM customers worldwide, with 55 injection presses ranging from 25 to 1700 Ton across three countries. Includes quick-turn Class 101 production tools in 30 days, Class 103 low-cost steel injection molds for beta and high-volume production, full PPAP services, and 100% customer-owned, transferable molds with lifetime tool warranty.
• CNC Machining Quick-turn precision CNC machining service with 3, 4, and 5 axis capabilities, delivering millions of production machined parts since 2005 with capacity to scale from prototype to serious production runs.
• Prototyping Quick-turn prototype machining services for metal and plastic parts using dedicated machining centers for rapid prototype demands, helping customers transition from prototype to production.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Precision sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting and bending for metal frames and chassis, with parts fabricated in Aluminum, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Copper. Finishes include standard, brushed, bead-blasted, polished, anodized, and silkscreened.
• Manufacturing Services (Finishing & Assembly) Post-processing and finishing services including painting, anodizing, chem-films, etching, in-mold decorations, vacuum metallizing, and assembly from manual to high-speed automation. Stand-alone assembly operations in China, Mexico, and the United States.
• Quality Assurance Quality assurance systems committed to ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and TS16949 standards, with in-process inspection using CMM coordinate measuring machines, Romer Cimcore arms, Smart Scopes, Mitutoyo roundness testing, and Datamyte SPC statistical analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ customer retention for on-demand, recurring production orders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plethora: Plethora is a direct competitor in CNC machining and on-demand manufacturing, offering instant quoting, rapid prototyping, and production runs. It serves a similar OEM customer base for precision machined parts.
• Xometry: Xometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace spanning CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing, serving the same OEM customer base. Its AI-driven quoting and vetted supplier network directly overlap REV A's custom manufacturing services.
• 3ERP: 3ERP is a direct competitor offering rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, and custom parts production including injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal. It serves similar OEM customers transitioning from prototype to production.
• Protolabs: Protolabs is a direct competitor offering automated injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and rapid prototyping to OEM customers globally. Its digital quoting platform and broad material/finish library compete head-to-head with REV A's service portfolio.
• Fictiv: Fictiv is a custom manufacturing platform for injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, and urethane casting, targeting hardware startups and enterprise OEMs. Its software-led workflow and global vetted supplier network compete directly with REV A's traditional BD-driven model.
• Hubs (Protolabs): Hubs, now part of Protolabs, is a direct competitor offering custom manufacturing services including CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, and 3D printing. Its marketplace model and broad supplier network directly overlap REV A's custom manufacturing services.

Broad incumbents

• Sanmina: Sanmina is a large-scale global contract manufacturer serving OEMs with electronics manufacturing, precision machining, and assembly services. It competes with REV A in the broader contract manufacturing space but operates at much larger scale with a wider portfolio.
• Flex: Flex is a global contract manufacturer offering comprehensive manufacturing and assembly services across multiple industries. It serves many of the same OEM customers as REV A but at significantly larger scale with a broader end-to-end portfolio.

Emerging players

• Stratasys: Stratasys provides additive manufacturing services and solutions, with overlapping prototyping and short-run production capabilities. While primarily a 3D printing hardware and service company, its managed manufacturing services intersect with REV A's prototyping offering.
• Forecast 3D: Forecast 3D is a sister company founded by the same principals as REV A MFG, focused on additive manufacturing services. The shared founding team and complementary AM focus make it a closely related entity with overlapping prototyping and short-run production capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reva-plastics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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