About MakerStage
MakerStage is an on-demand manufacturing platform that connects hardware teams with precision CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication — delivered in days, not weeks.
We exist to remove the friction from custom part procurement. Upload your CAD file, get a quote in hours, and receive production-quality parts with full dimensional inspection — whether you need 1 prototype or 10,000 production units.
Why MakerStage Exists
Getting custom parts manufactured should not take weeks of back-and-forth emails, opaque pricing, and uncertain quality. Hardware teams — from two-person robotics startups to Fortune 500 R&D groups — deserve a manufacturing partner that operates at the speed of product development.
MakerStage was built by engineers who experienced these problems firsthand. We combine a vetted network of manufacturing partners with rigorous quality controls, so you get the precision of a tier-one machine shop with the speed and transparency of a modern platform.
Every order goes through engineer-reviewed DFM feedback, material traceability, and dimensional inspection — because "close enough" doesn't work when your tolerance callout says ±0.001″.
What We Do
Three core manufacturing capabilities, each backed by process-specific quality systems and deep material expertise.
CNC Machining
3-axis and 5-axis milling and turning. As tight as ±0.0002". 46 metals and engineering plastics.
View capabilities3D Printing
SLS, SLA, FDM, MJF, and DMLS technologies. 101 materials including nylon, resin, and metal powders. 1–5 day turnaround.
View capabilitiesSheet Metal
Laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, and finishing. ±0.005" cutting tolerance. 25+ materials.
View capabilitiesQuality & Certifications
Quality is not a checkbox — it is embedded in every step of the manufacturing workflow, from DFM review through final inspection.
ISO 9001:2015
Select suppliers in our network are ISO 9001 certified, ensuring consistent quality management systems across every order.
CMM Inspection
Coordinate Measuring Machine verification available on every order. First Article Inspection (FAI) reports upon request.
Material Certifications
Mill test reports (MTRs) and certificates of conformance (CoCs) provided with traceable material lots.
NDA & Export-Control Ready
We handle sensitive projects under NDA and can route export-controlled work through compliant facilities.
Why Hardware Teams Choose MakerStage
Speed
Quotes in hours, not days. Parts delivered in 1–7 business days for most processes. No lengthy onboarding or purchase order minimums.
Precision
As tight as ±0.0002" with CMM verification. Every critical dimension inspected and documented.
DFM Feedback
Engineer-reviewed design feedback on every order. We catch issues before they become expensive mistakes on the shop floor.
Material Expertise
147+ metals and engineering plastics with full traceability. Material certifications (MTRs) and CoCs included.
Global Delivery
Worldwide shipping with real-time tracking. Domestic and international fulfillment optimized for cost and speed.
Dedicated Support
A real engineer on every project — not a chatbot. Technical questions answered within hours, not days.
Industries We Serve
From Class III medical devices to high-voltage EV battery systems, MakerStage delivers parts that meet the most demanding industry requirements.
Medical Devices
Surgical instruments, implants, diagnostic housings
See industry solutionsSemiconductors
Wafer handling fixtures, chamber components, test sockets
See industry solutionsRobotics
Actuator housings, end effectors, structural brackets
See industry solutionsRenewable Energy
Battery enclosures, inverter housings, mounting hardware
See industry solutionsSolar Energy
Tracker drivetrain, inverter thermal, BOS mounting parts
See industry solutionsIn The Media
Independent publications that have covered MakerStage and the earlier Make brand. We keep this list limited to editorial articles, not directory listings or self-published posts.
Older coverage from 2020 uses the name Make. We kept those articles here because they document the same company history before the MakerStage name appeared in later coverage.
Makerstage relaunches digital manufacturing platform with 200+ suppliers across the U.S. and Asia
March 27, 2026
VoxelMatters covered the MakerStage relaunch, expanded multi-region supplier network, engineering resource hub, and planned instant quoting engine.
Read coverageMeet Make, a San Fran-based digital manufacturing platform
September 4, 2020
VoxelMatters introduced the company under the Make name, covering low-volume manufacturing, additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and COVID-response work.
Read coverage3D Printing Providing Opportunities During COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Plastics Technology profiled Make during COVID-19, covering its digital manufacturing workflow platform, distributed industrial 3D printer network, and face shield production.
Read coverageGrad student-organized COVID-19 response lab mobilizes teams to tackle coronavirus response
April 12, 2020
The Stanford Daily highlighted Make inside Stanford's Response Innovation Lab, focusing on distributed 3D printing for face shields, masks, and ventilator parts.
Read coverageReady to Get Started?
Upload your CAD file and get a quote in hours. No minimum order quantity, no setup fees, no hidden costs.