CNC machining
Milling, turning and post-processing
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Tolerances down to ±.0008 in (0.020 mm)
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Lead times from 5 business days
The easiest way to source custom parts
We guarantee consistent quality for complex prototypes and end-use parts, by partnering with hundreds of specialized manufacturers.
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35+ surface finishes, 80+ metals & plastics
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Instant quotes for 1-1,000 parts
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Lead times from 1 business day
Join thousands of companies using Hubs
Our manufacturing capabilities
With hundreds of manufacturers in our network, we have a very broad range of manufacturing capabilities and support both one-off prototyping and low-volume production. We pride ourselves on being the go-to manufacturer for geometrically complex parts or highly cosmetic parts.
CNC machining
3D printing
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
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± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012 in)
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Lead times from 1 business day
Sheet metal fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, post-processing
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Tolerances down to ±.004 in (0.010 mm)
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Lead times from 5 business days
Injection molding
Injection molding
Prototypes and production tooling
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Wide range of part complexities and sizes
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1 to 1M parts
The Hubs manufacturing network
We have both local and overseas sourcing teams working closely with manufacturers that have a proven track record of making high-quality parts. As our global network provides virtually limitless capacity, your parts go directly into production at the most competitive prices.
Learn more about our network
Meet our vetted network of specialized manufacturing partners
Instant, online quotes
Instead of traditional, rules-based quoting, we use machine learning algorithms to compare your CAD to millions of previously manufactured parts and generate a quote instantly.
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Upload a CAD to start (STEP, STP, IGES, IGS, SLDPRT, 3DM, SAT, STL, OBJ or X_T)
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Price updates in real-time as you change materials, lead time, etc..
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No hidden costs. Our instant quotes are not just indications, but the actual price, and include shipping and customs up front.
Our ordering process
Receive instant quote
Upload your CAD to our
online quoting platform
Confirm specs
Configure your part specifications and select a lead time that suits your schedule
Production
We select the best manufacturer for your order, and production begins immediately
Quality control
We take full responsibility for making sure your parts are manufactured according to our standards
Delivery
Gallery of CNC machined and 3D printed parts
We manufacture rapid prototypes and low-volume production orders for customers in multiple industries: aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, hardware startups, industrial automation, machinery, manufacturing, medical devices, oil & gas and robotics.
The Hubs Standard
Guaranteed quality, every time.
Threads and tolerances
Our manufacturing partners adhere to industry standards* for threads and tolerances.
* ISO 2768 (m/f) for metal parts, 2768-m for plastic parts, ISO and ANSI/ASME for threads.
Finishing & post-processing
Our manufacturing partners follow our strict technical requirements for finishing and post-processing.
Quality documentation
We provide quality documentation* such as First Article Inspection, Certificate of Conformance and Material Certificate/Test Report on request.
* For CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.
Certification
Our quality management system is ISO 9001 certified and our manufacturing partners can provide additional certifications: AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949.
Refunds and reorders
Are your parts not up to spec? We’ll reorder them for you for free, or provide a full refund.
Inspection process
All parts are closely inspected at our manufacturing partner’s facilities. Many orders undergo a second inspection in Chicago or Amsterdam, depending on part complexity and the manufacturing location.
From rapid prototyping to production
Rapid prototyping
Our platform accelerates prototyping development cycles by reducing pre-production admin from weeks to minutes:
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Instant quotes
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Instant DFM feedback
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Online quote and order management
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Live delivery tracking
Our platform is designed to be so intuitive that you can order your parts quickly and efficiently without any assistance. But if you ever need us, we're here to help.
Production
For production orders, we have full-service teams ready to guarantee identical specs on every order for the best unit price:
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Dedicated project managers in your time zone
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Application engineers for DFM cost optimisations
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First Article Inspection (FAI)
Manufacturing is about relationships, so we have staff on the ground wherever you are to help make sure everything runs smoothly and on time, every time.
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Hubs provides a very fast and highly reliable service for a wide range of capabilities, even for complex designs or specific materials.
Baptiste Guérin
Turbotech
Turbotech
Amazing experience. All the expectations fulfilled. Exceptional quality and surface finish. Lead time faster than initially stated.
Julian Jimenez
Carbonix
Carbonix
Hubs has improved our turnaround time for getting reliable prototypes with simple pricing and quote generation. They have a great selection of materials with datasheets so we can pick and choose the best materials.
Josh Abbott-Scott
ONI
ONI
We noticed an immediate difference in lead time and product cost. With their DFM tool, we managed to reduce production costs by up to 50%.
Harm Medendorp
LPS
LPS
Hubs is a Protolabs company
In January 2021, Hubs was acquired by Protolabs, joining forces to build the world’s most comprehensive online manufacturing platform.
When to manufacture parts with Protolabs?
Protolabs offers lightning-fast manufacturing with its automated in-house machines. Protolabs is a great choice for geometrically simple, time-sensitive projects.
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Online quotes within hours
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The fastest turn-around in market (as fast as 1 day)
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US export controlled parts (ITAR) or critical parts
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Ideal for custom components at low volumes
When to manufacture parts with Hubs?
Hubs offers an incredible range of manufacturing capabilities and can support both one-off prototyping and full-scale production quantities. Hubs is the best manufacturing solution for geometrically complex and cosmetically demanding parts, requiring world-class surface finishes.
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Instant online quotes
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The widest breadth of capabilities, with 80+ materials and 35+ surface finishes (ISO-9001)
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Going from prototype to production
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Competitively priced for serial production
Put your parts into production today
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