# RapidMade > Official RapidMade business agent. RapidMade provides custom 3D printing, plastic thermoforming, machining, injection molding, and related manufacturing… ## Ask it a question RapidMade answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/rapidmade. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_rapidmade and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About RapidMade Company overview RapidMade is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner that helps businesses turn CAD designs into real parts using advanced 3D printing and traditional manufacturing. - Supports everything from early prototypes to production-ready parts. - Works with plastic, metal and composite materials. - Serves inventors, small businesses and large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies. Facility and location - RapidMade operates from a modern, approximately 30,000 sq. ft. facility located just south of Portland, Oregon, near I‑5. - All core services—engineering, product design, 3D printing and custom manufacturing—are carried out in-house in the U.S. - The team is sized to handle complex and fast‑production orders while maintaining a customer- and quality-focused approach. Industries served RapidMade provides custom manufacturing solutions across many sectors, including: - Automotive: Rapid prototyping and production of plastic and metal components with tight tolerances. - Aerospace and Defense: Parts produced under ISO 9001–certified and ITAR‑registered processes, with access to FST‑rated plastics. - Electronics: Custom components using ESD‑safe and UL‑rated materials for low‑volume and fast‑turnaround production. - Energy: Components designed for harsh environments, including chemical‑resistant and flame‑retardant plastics. - Industrial and manufacturing: Prototypes, jigs, fixtures and production parts for complex industrial applications. - Medical and life sciences: Parts produced in biocompatible, sterilizable materials that can meet FDA Class I–VI requirements. - Robotics and automation: Rapid iterations from one‑off prototypes to ultra‑low‑volume production parts with instant scalability. This combination of in‑house capabilities and industry experience allows RapidMade to support customers that need fast, flexible and technically capable manufacturing in the United States. Source: https://www.rapidmade.com ## What RapidMade does 3D printing services at RapidMade RapidMade offers a broad range of industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing) services for both prototypes and production‑ready parts. Services cover plastic and metal parts, from one‑off functional prototypes to low‑volume batches and tooling. Core 3D printing technologies RapidMade supports multiple processes in‑house and helps customers choose the right one for their application: - HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF): - Strong, accurate nylon parts with excellent detail and consistent mechanical properties. - Well‑suited for functional prototypes, housings, brackets and short‑run production. - Selective Laser Sintering (SLS): - Durable plastic parts without support structures, suitable for complex geometries. - Good for snap‑fits, working prototypes and end‑use nylon components. - High‑speed Stereolithography (SLA): - Very smooth surface finish and fine detail for cosmetic or presentation parts. - Often used for visual models, detailed components and master patterns for molding. - Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM): - Cost‑effective process for durable medium and large plastic parts. - Common for tooling, jigs, fixtures and functional prototypes where finish is less critical. - Direct metal 3D printing: - Produces complex, high‑performance metal components that may be difficult to machine. - Used for industrial parts, tooling and applications requiring strength and precision. - Additional plastic technologies: - ColorJet for full‑color models and displays. - Large‑format 3D printing for parts and tooling up to roughly one meter in length. Materials RapidMade works with a wide variety of engineering materials, including: - Plastics: ABS, PLA, nylon and other engineering‑grade thermoplastics. - Resins for SLA: Options that emulate acrylics, ABS‑like and polypropylene‑like behavior, as well as specialty and medical‑grade resins. - Metals: Aluminum, stainless steel and other alloy‑based powders for metal additive manufacturing. Material selection is matched to project needs such as durability, flexibility, heat resistance, flame retardancy, ESD safety or biocompatibility. Typical applications 3D printing at RapidMade is commonly used for: - Rapid prototyping of new designs. - Functional test parts and fit‑check models. - Custom jigs, fixtures and tooling. - Custom enclosures and brackets. - Short‑run and low‑volume production parts. - Complex geometries that are difficult or uneconomical to produce with traditional methods. Turnaround, volume and post‑processing - Standard turnaround times depend on technology and complexity; some 3D printed parts can be ready in as little as 24 hours. - RapidMade can support both one‑off prototypes and high‑volume orders across its 3D printing technologies. - Available post‑processing options include sanding, dyeing, painting, sealing and other finishing steps to enhance appearance and performance. To start a 3D printing project, customers typically share a CAD file (such as STL or STEP) along with application requirements, and RapidMade recommends a process, material and finishing approach. Source: https://www.rapidmade.com ## Where RapidMade works Lists Portland as a location. Names Oregon and United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Engineering, Product Development and Manufacturing Support Engineering and product development services RapidMade offers in‑house engineering services to help customers move from concept to production‑ready parts. Core engineering capabilities - Rapid prototyping support: - Helps teams iterate quickly on designs. - Prototypes can ship in as little as one business day for suitable projects. - Product design: - Covers market‑informed design, mechanical design and preparation for manufacturing. - Supports everything from early concepts to designs ready for production. - 3D scanning and reverse engineering: - Used to replicate out‑of‑production or hard‑to‑source parts. - Captures geometry that can be refined and re‑manufactured using modern processes. - Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM): - Optimizes parts specifically for 3D printing to reduce cost, weight and lead time while improving performance. - Design for thermoforming: - Tailors parts and trays for vacuum forming and thermoforming to achieve durability and cost‑effective production. - Pattern and tool making: - Produces patterns and tooling for processes such as injection molding, thermoforming and casting. RapidMade engineers work with professional tools such as SolidWorks, DesignX and Fusion360 to create detailed and manufacturable designs. From design to manufacturing RapidMade focuses on design for manufacture (DFM) so that parts can move smoothly from CAD to production: - Request a quote: Customers share CAD files and project requirements. - Engineering review: The team evaluates geometry, tolerances, materials and intended use. - Process selection: RapidMade recommends a 3D printing or traditional manufacturing process—or a combination—that fits the application. - Prototyping and iteration: Rapid prototypes are produced to validate fit, form and function. - Production: Once a design is proven, RapidMade can scale to low‑volume or ongoing production. Because engineering and manufacturing are handled under one roof, there is less back‑and‑forth between designer and manufacturer, helping reduce errors and lead times. Related manufacturing capabilities In addition to 3D printing, RapidMade provides traditional and hybrid manufacturing options, including: - Thermoforming and vacuum forming for durable thermoplastic parts in small‑ to medium‑sized runs. - CNC machining for precise plastic, metal, composite and even wood components. - Injection molding for larger‑volume plastic production with fine details and good surface finish. - Silicone and urethane casting for low‑ to medium‑volume plastic parts using rapid tooling. - Finishing services to improve durability and aesthetics. By combining engineering services with multiple manufacturing technologies, RapidMade supports customers through the full lifecycle of a part—from initial idea to repeatable production. Source: https://www.rapidmade.com ## What RapidMade has not published yet These are things people ask RapidMade that its published information does not yet cover. - exact prices or quotes - real-time availability or lead times - delivery dates or shipping times - performance guarantees or warranties - regulatory or certification approvals - clinical or medical outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.rapidmade.com