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MFG.com

PlatformMarietta, GA, USAFounded 1999· One of 203 Platform companies tracked by AMPulse

Operates a global online marketplace connecting buyers of custom manufactured parts (including 3D printed components) with contract manufacturers, streamlining RFQ-to-production workflows.

CEO / Founder
John R. Hayes
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$35.3M
Latest Round
Acquired
Key Investors
Fidelity Ventures; Fidelity Asia Ventures; Bezos Expeditions

Technology & Products

Key Products

Online manufacturing marketplace platform; RFQ posting and management tools; Supplier matching and discovery; Secure invoicing and escrow services; Dynamic web pages for supplier promotion

Technological Advantage

Network effect moat: platform connects 200,000+ manufacturers globally, creating liquidity that reduces buyer search costs and increases supplier visibility; proprietary matching algorithms optimize RFQ-to-quote conversion.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces sourcing time for custom parts by 70% compared to traditional methods, provides access to a global network of 200,000+ manufacturers, and offers secure payment/invoicing to mitigate supply chain risks.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on custom manufacturing (not just 3D printing), with broader process coverage (CNC, sheet metal, injection molding) vs. Xometry's AM-first approach; lower transaction fees than Shapeways' managed service model.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Engineers, purchasers, and procurement teams seeking custom manufactured parts; job shops and contract manufacturers (including additive manufacturing service providers) looking for new business.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Industrial Equipment; Consumer Products

Competitors

Xometry; Shapeways; Hubs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Over $8 billion sourced, nearly 1 million Request For Quotes, 50k+ buyers, 100k+ manufacturers

Major Milestones

Founded 1999 (first transaction 2000); Acquired by Shapeways in 2022; Global network of 200,000+ manufacturers

Notable Customers

NASA; Lockheed Martin; Boeing; SpaceX; Tesla; Ford; General Motors; Johnson & Johnson; Medtronic; Stryker

https://www.mfg.com

Why this company matters

MFGfind operates one of the earliest global B2B marketplaces for custom manufacturing, launched in 1999. It bridges buyers of custom parts—including 3D printed components—with a network of over 200,000 contract manufacturers, covering processes from CNC machining and injection molding to metal additive manufacturing. The platform streamlines the RFQ-to-production workflow, reducing sourcing time by 70% compared to traditional methods.

The core service is an online marketplace where engineers and procurement teams post RFQs, receive matched quotes from vetted suppliers, and manage orders through secure invoicing and escrow. Proprietary matching algorithms optimize RFQ-to-quote conversion, while dynamic supplier pages help manufacturers promote their capabilities. The platform's network effect creates liquidity that lowers buyer search costs and increases supplier visibility.

Customers span aerospace primes (NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, SpaceX), automotive OEMs (Tesla, Ford, General Motors), and medical device makers (Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Stryker). MFGfind differentiates from competitors like Xometry and Hubs by focusing on custom manufacturing broadly rather than AM-first, and by offering lower transaction fees than Shapeways' managed service model. Key partnerships with Autodesk, SolidWorks, and Siemens integrate the platform into existing design and manufacturing workflows.

Acquired by Shapeways in 2022, MFGfind has facilitated over $8 billion in sourced parts across nearly 1 million RFQs. Its longevity and scale provide a defensible position, though the marketplace faces competitive pressure from newer platforms with more automated quoting and tighter AM specialization.