Prototype Hubs
AI-driven online advanced manufacturing platform connecting customers to a global network of manufacturing partners for on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, and other custom parts services.
- CEO / Founder
- Mitchell Eaton
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $275K (additional funding from Prototype Fund)
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Startup Edmonton, Prototype Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
White-label SaaS manufacturing software; AI-powered automated quoting platform; Manufacturing marketplace for 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding
Technological Advantage
Proprietary AI quoting process that streamlines customer interactions and reduces manual quoting time; network of over 650 global manufacturing partners.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Automates and simplifies the manufacturing quoting process, providing hundreds of instant prices from global manufacturers to reduce lead times and increase efficiency.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on fast, automated quoting with AI-driven price comparisons across a global network, while competitors may emphasize larger supplier networks or in-house production capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, businesses needing rapid prototyping and small-batch production
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Electronics; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Protolabs Network, Xometry
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Raised $275K; investors include Edmonton Unlimited; competitors include Digifabster, Fictiv, Shapeways Holdings, Paperless Parts, and Xometry.
Major Milestones
Launched platform in August 2019; Exited via M&A with Prototek in June 2024
Notable Customers
Businesses across medical devices and other industries