Rapid Axis
Provides rapid manufacturing and prototyping services including 3D printing (DMLS, FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF), CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and urethane casting for quick-turn production and prototype projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Jared Probst
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- None (Bootstrapped)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (DMLS, FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF); CNC Machining (3-, 4-, 5-axis); Sheet Metal Fabrication; Injection Molding; Urethane Casting; Die Casting; Manual Machining; Finishing Operations
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Multi-technology integration (additive + subtractive) reduces project coordination time by 50% compared to single-service providers. Claimed advantage: 40% lower manufacturing costs than competitors offering same quality. Defensible through operational excellence and customer relationships rather than patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping and production lead times through one-stop-shop manufacturing services, offering 40% lower manufacturing costs than competitors while maintaining quality, with ITAR, RoHS/REACH, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
How They Differentiate
3x more personal customer service than digital platforms like Xometry, with dedicated engineering collaboration; 40% lower manufacturing costs than competitors like Protolabs for same quality; one-stop-shop reduces vendor coordination time by 50% compared to single-service providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Mechanical engineers, custom component buyers, OEMs in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, robotics, electronics, and consumer products industries
Industry Verticals
Aerospace and Defense; Automotive; Medical Device; Robotics; Electronics and Semiconductor; Consumer Products; Energy Generation and Exploration; Hardware Industrial; Supply Chain and Purchasing
Competitors
Fathom; Fictiv; Protolabs; Xometry; RapidDirect; Unionfab; Uptive; QuickParts (3D Systems)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Record-breaking Q2 2025 growth as customers re-shored work from outside US; 14 employees; serves national clients across multiple industries.
Major Milestones
Founded in May 2019; Achieved ISO 9001:2015 compliance; Record Q2 2025 growth; AI partnership with HeyScottie
Notable Customers
AMAT; Lexmark; Intel