en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 30th, Makerstage, a digital manufacturing platform providing on-demand services for US engineering and procurement teams, re-launched in March 2026. This relaunch introduced an improved ordering process, an expanded network of over 200 pre-qualified manufacturing partners, and a new engineering resource center. An instant quoting engine is expected to launch in April 2026.
The platform's supplier base has grown significantly from a handful of US partners to over 200 vetted manufacturers, covering capabilities including CNC machining, 3D printing (FDM, SLA, MJF, PolyJet, DLS, and metal processes), sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding. While the network remains primarily US-based, China is the second-largest production region. Newly added vetted partners in Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Singapore enhance sourcing flexibility.
The updated digital manufacturing platform streamlines steps from CAD file upload to purchase order confirmation. It also launched a resource library containing over 100 articles and guides on Design for Manufacturing best practices, material selection, and process comparisons, equipped with material comparison tools for evaluating mechanical properties, tolerances, and cost trade-offs across different processes and geographies. Additionally, a YouTube channel offering manufacturing process walkthroughs was established.
The planned instant quoting engine aims to provide pricing and lead times within seconds of CAD upload. Makerstage emphasizes that its differentiation lies in price transparency and supplier matching logic adaptable to multi-region sourcing, not just quoting speed. Nishat Rustagi, founder and CEO of Make, Inc., the parent company operating Makerstage, started the business in 2017 driven by personal experiences with inefficient procurement.
"I started Make in 2017 because I needed to get some parts manufactured and personally found accessing advanced manufacturing machines to be extremely cumbersome, inefficient, and slow," Rustagi said. "The tariff environment since 2025 has only added complexity for US engineering teams. Tariffs on Chinese imports range from 10% to over 100% depending on the product and week, and most companies don't have the bandwidth to track this while also managing quality and lead times."
The digital manufacturing platform manages the full procurement and quality control process from order confirmation through final inspection and delivery, serving clients in robotics, consumer electronics, autonomous systems, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
