Brazil Metal Parts
Operates a global network of >100 industrial 3D printers and CNC/injection molding facilities, delivering automated DFM and rapid turnaround for custom metal and polymer prototypes and on-demand production parts.
- CEO / Founder
- Larry Lukis
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial 3D Printing (Metal & Polymer); CNC Machining; Injection Molding; Automated DFM & Quoting (ProtoQuote)
Technological Advantage
Claimed: World's fastest manufacturer of custom prototypes with global facilities. Verified: MIT Additive Manufacturing course contributor, GE Additive X Line deployment, Whoop Inc. production case study. Defensible: Geographic footprint and integrated DFM workflow create high switching costs for regional clients.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototype-to-production lead times from weeks to days via automated DFM (ProtoQuote) and a 5-country manufacturing network, enabling engineering teams to iterate faster, cut tooling costs, and de-risk supply chains for low-volume production.
How They Differentiate
Unlike centralized US/EU service bureaus, Brazil Metal Parts operates physical facilities across five countries (including Brazil and China), reducing shipping times, tariffs, and logistics risk for LATAM and APAC clients. Their ProtoQuote platform provides instant automated DFM feedback, while their GE Additive X Line enables large-format metal production (up to 31.5 in) not commonly available at standard digital manufacturing platforms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineering teams, product developers, and OEMs requiring rapid prototyping and low-volume production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical Devices; Consumer Electronics; Industrial Equipment
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
50,000+ Customers served annually; 12 Manufacturing facilities; 1 million Square feet of manufacturing space
Major Milestones
Deployed GE Additive X Line for large-format metal printing; Partnered with MIT for Additive Manufacturing course development; Expanded manufacturing footprint to five countries; Launched ProtoQuote automated DFM and quoting platform
Notable Customers
Whoop Inc.; MIT (Academic Partner)