Name

MDT

Legal name

Manufacturing & Design Technology

Website

https://m-d-t.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Machining Services: Revenue generated from precision CNC machining, multi-axis machining, high-speed machining, and wire EDM services. Services are priced per project or job, typically quote-based for custom work.
2. Custom Tooling Design and Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom cutting tools, indexable cutting tools, work holding fixtures, and hydraulic fixtures. Custom solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
3. Mold and Die Manufacturing: Comprehensive mold manufacturing services including tool and die capabilities with EDM technology for various applications.
4. Engineering Services: Contract mechanical and electrical engineering services including design optimization, finite element analysis, reverse engineering, and production planning.
5. Replacement Parts and Machine Retrofits: Replacement parts for mechanisms and machinery, machine retrofits, and job-shop quantity production (1-1000 units).
6. Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing and additive manufacturing services for prototyping and production components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MDT is a single-source precision machining and manufacturing services company that designs, engineers, prototypes, and produces precision components for aerospace, automotive, marine, and military customers. Capabilities span 6-axis CNC machining, Wire EDM, high-speed machining, mold and die, stamping, fabrication (laser/flame cutting, welding), 3D printing, and CMM inspection, with micron-level tolerances on ferrous, nonferrous, exotic, and composite materials.

Product overview

MDT (Manufacturing & Design Technology) is a precision machining and manufacturing services company established in 1982, operating as a single-source machining solution provider. The company offers an integrated portfolio of manufacturing services organized into four main categories: Design & Engineering (including custom cutting tools, fixtures, hydraulic fixtures, prototyping, reverse engineering, and FEA), Manufacturing (mold manufacturing, composite manufacturing, cutting tools, tool & die), Production (CNC programming up to 6-axis, high-speed machining, wire EDM, stamping, high/low volume production), and Fabrication (laser cutting, flame cutting, welding). Additional services include replacement parts, machine retrofits, software development, and production planning. MDT serves aerospace, automotive, marine, and military industries with capabilities spanning ferrous, nonferrous, exotic, and composite materials, achieving precision within a thousandth of a millimeter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Programming up to Six Axis Advanced 6-axis CNC machining services with enhanced precision, increased speed, and versatility for producing components with complex geometries for aerospace, automotive, marine, and military customers.
• Wire EDM Production Wire Electrical Discharge Machining production services for manufacturing intricate and precise components with complex geometries, tight internal radii, narrow slots, and fine details in conductive materials.
• Expanding Mandrels Custom-designed expanding mandrels that provide precise and reliable expansion for machining and manufacturing applications, tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Production Planning & CNC Programming Expert production planning and CNC programming services integrating meticulous planning with advanced programming techniques to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Fabrication Laser cutting and flame cutting (up to 6 inches thickness) fabrication services in ferrous and nonferrous materials with TIG, MIG, and stick welding capabilities.
• 3D Printing Additive manufacturing services for creating real-world samples of parts for evaluation before committing to tooling investments.
• CMM Contract Inspection Coordinate Measuring Machine inspection services for high-precision dimensional, profile, angle, and depth measurement to ensure comprehensive quality control.
• Cutting Tools (Special & Indexable) Custom cutting tools and high-precision indexable cutting tools design and manufacturing, offering bespoke solutions tailored to unique specifications across a wide range of machining applications.
• Design & Manufacturing of Fixtures Work holding devices and hydraulic fixtures design and manufacturing with hundreds of installations worldwide, driving production efficiency and precision.
• Prototyping & Reverse Engineering Prototype design and manufacturing combined with reverse engineering services to transform concepts into functional prototypes, including reverse engineering of existing components to deliver full design drawings with manufacturing specifications.
• Low and High Volume Production Comprehensive production capabilities for both low-volume (1-1000 units) and high-volume (200+) production runs with just-in-time delivery strategies.
• Mold Manufacturing Comprehensive mold manufacturing services with advanced EDM capabilities for precise and high-quality molds.
• Complete Tool & Die Capabilities including Ram & Wire EDM Custom stamping dies manufacturing with precision design, durability, and EDM services for high-volume production.
• Short Run Stamping Short-run stamping services with presses up to 200 tons of force for efficient and cost-effective stamped parts production.
• Composite Manufacturing High-performance graphite and fiberglass component manufacturing with precise trimming and routing of finished parts.
• High Speed Machining High-speed machining with micron-level tolerances using state-of-the-art 4-axis machining centers and CNC lathes for aerospace parts and high-precision components.
• Engineering Services Contract mechanical and electrical engineering services including custom machinery design, system optimization, prototyping, finite element analysis, design optimization, and complete machine design.
• Finite Element Analysis Engineering analysis using finite element methods for design validation and optimization.
• Design Optimization Design optimization services for enhanced strength, cost efficiency, weight reduction, and modernization.
• Reverse Engineering Complete reverse engineering capabilities that take existing components or systems and deliver full design drawings with manufacturing specifications.
• Replacement Parts for any Mechanism or Machinery Component replacement services converting old or damaged components (including bearings and seals) into new ones, including machine retrofits and rebuilds.
• Special Machinery for any Industry Custom machine design and building for specialized machinery across various industries.
• Machine Retrofits Rebuilding older machines to meet new performance standards, extending travel, and adding additional axes or capabilities.
• Aerospace Components Manufacturing High-precision aerospace components using advanced multi-axis machining (4-axis, 5-axis, 6-axis) for complex geometries in commercial and defense aerospace applications.
• Automotive Components Manufacturing High-quality automotive components meeting exacting standards with precision engineering and advanced manufacturing for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and performance vehicles.
• Marine Components Manufacturing Marine components engineered for demanding marine environments with exceptional reliability, durability, and corrosion resistance for commercial vessels, recreational boats, offshore platforms, and naval applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision manufacturing capability within a thousandth of a millimeter
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kennametal: Large public manufacturer of metalworking tools, inserts, and engineered components. Overlaps MDT through metalcutting tooling and serves the same precision machining end-markets, but operates at much larger scale and as a tooling supplier rather than a contract manufacturer.
• Haas Automation: One of the largest CNC machine tool builders in North America, supplying the equipment MDT and other precision job shops use. Indirect peer through shared customer base of precision machining shops and ecosystem participation.

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing: Precision CNC machining and screw machine products company serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to MDT in capability stack (multi-axis CNC, tight tolerances) and customer base.
• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers to a network of CNC machining, sheet metal, and injection molding suppliers. Directly comparable to MDT's precision machining and fabrication offerings, with the addition of digital sourcing and instant quoting.
• Owens Industries: Precision machining and grinding services provider specializing in tight-tolerance, complex-geometry components for aerospace, medical, and defense. Overlaps MDT's high-precision CNC, EDM, and engineering services offerings.
• Hubs (Protolabs Network): Global custom manufacturing services platform offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and fabrication. A direct competitor to MDT in job-shop precision parts with similar aerospace, automotive, and industrial customer segments.
• Protolabs: Largest digital-first custom CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services provider. Competes directly with MDT in low-to-mid volume precision machined parts across aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers, though at greater scale and with automated quoting.
• Reata Engineering & Machine Works: Custom CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly provider serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable scale, capability mix, and customer vertical focus as MDT.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform focused on custom mechanical parts (CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding) for hardware teams. Overlaps MDT's prototyping, precision machining, and rapid-turn production capabilities for similar industrial customer profiles.
• Quickparts: Custom manufacturing services provider offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding with online quoting. Comparable to MDT in serving prototype-to-production precision machined components.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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