York, Pennsylvania-based Product Design & Development, Inc., or PDDI, is a full-service tool and die firm. When PDDI first started operating in 1976, it catered to the window and door manufacturing sector by offering full turnover packages that comprised hardware design, window design, fabrication equipment, testing support, and metal stampings for window requirements. Our services have grown over time to include machined parts, plastic injection-molded parts, and the ability to work with manufacturers outside of the architectural product industry. The From residential to AW grades, every PDDI window and door design complies with AAMA regulations. Our designs come with assembly drawings, extrusion drawings, fabrication drawings, and bills of materials.

A hard-working manufacturing enterprise situated in Austin, Texas. We started the ground running in 2013 with our direct approach in assisting entrepreneurs find success in new product development. We provide our clients large or small scale solutions in innovative industrial concepts and project management for contract production.

Docent Design & Manufacturing, established in 2015 in Yakima, positions itself as a one-stop provider for custom tooling, design, and manufacturing solutions, serving a wide range of industries and focusing on on-demand, bespoke engineering projects, with an emphasis on aerospace-related work and a mindset of entrepreneurship and flexibility. Key Points Docent Design & Manufacturing delivers custom engineering, tooling, and machining solutions on an as-needed basis. The company aims to fill a critical gap in the custom engineering and manufacturing industry by offering practical, tailored services. From startup to established clients, Docent handles diverse project sizes and industries, including Aerospace, Agriculture, Marine, Automotive, and Transportation. Post-COVID, the firm has expanded into aerospace bellows and expansion joints, and is developing custom CNC equipment for this niche. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset, flexible delivery, and on-site client collaboration to ensure quality service. Docent is a woman-owned, family-owned small business actively collaborating with major names such as Blue Origin, Tesla Motors, and Icon Aircraft. They are based in the U.S. and are pursuing AS9100 and ISO9001 certifications to bolster reliability and standards. Founder Casey Jones brings over 30 years of aerospace experience and a background in mechanical engineering, with a history in toolmaking, Perry Technical Institute, and the University of Washington. Notable projects include bellows forming and tooling for Blue Origin and collaborations with Peloton through Top Form Design. The company articulates a full-spectrum capability, from initial concept (napkin sketch) to final consumer delivery.

Wetzel Tool & Die is a family-owned, Wixom, MI-based tooling partner focused on precision die tooling, design engineering, and customized manufacturing solutions, emphasizing quality, collaboration, and responsive service to keep customers’ presses running smoothly. Key Points Origin and identity: Family-owned business rooted in Wixom, Michigan, with a focus on craftsmanship and innovation. Core capabilities: Specializes in precision die tooling and design engineering for reliable tooling solutions. Quality and customization: Committed to high-quality details, fixtures, and easy-to-maintain tools tailored to client needs. Customer-centric mission: Prioritizes customer satisfaction and fast response to issues, including problems with their dies or competitors’ products. Process and values: Growth driven by dedication, continuous improvement, collaboration, integrity, and a passion for the work. Engagement and support: Encourages potential customers to contact the team for questions or project discussions and to obtain a free, no-obligation quote. Call to action: Invites readers to request a free estimate and start a new project with a customized solution.

Delivering single-source solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, defense, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, rail, and foundry industries, Diversified Tooling Group (DTG) boasts four affiliated companies, 425 highly skilled employees, and 775,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing floor space. The capabilities of Diversified Tooling Group allow DTG to be a full-service manufacturer of low-volume stamped parts and assemblies, prototype and production stamping dies, and the fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly of some of the largest and most highly engineered components made today.

Accurate Metal Fabricating is a long-established domestic fabricator offering comprehensive metal fabrication services, from design and engineering support to CNC punching, laser cutting, welding, perforating, and assembly, with a strong emphasis on high-quality, cost-effective production and timely delivery. The company has a historical lineage dating back to 1939, notable certifications (ISO 9001:2015, updated 2018), and recently moved to a large modern facility in Cicero, IL, reinforcing its capabilities to serve OEMs, fabricators, and point-of-purchase display designers, while focusing on career growth and a collaborative team culture.

Duggan Manufacturing presents itself as a customer-focused, flexible prototyping and low-volume production partner that combines in-house capabilities, skilled personnel, and strategic supplier relationships to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining high quality. The company emphasizes its problem-solving culture, end-to-end in-house processes, and investment in advanced equipment to deliver rapid, customized metal fabrication and prototype development for Tier 1 and OEM customers. Key Points Customer-centric approach and open-door policy drive satisfaction and easy access to the team throughout a project. In-house capabilities and rapid response enable fast prototyping through to production with consistent quality. Skilled, problem-solving workforce specialized in tackling complex, time-constrained precision parts. Integrated supply chain and materials readiness ensure timely delivery with reliable supplier relationships. Extensive facility resources (over 10,000 sq ft and significant sheet metal capacity) support diverse job scales from prototypes to high-volume runs. Comprehensive services including stamping, welding, laser cutting, design support, inspection, scanning, testing, and reverse engineering. Investment in advanced technology and equipment positions Duggan to meet evolving customer demands ahead of demand. History of growth from humble beginnings to a full-service prototype and production partner, driven by quality and precision. Mission to be a top supplier for Tier 1 and OEM customers by delivering the best possible parts and competitive advantages.

Pioneer Product Development LLC positions itself as a comprehensive resource for product development, offering design engineering, prototyping, manufacturing process development, pilot production, and process validation within an in-house assembly facility. The company also designs and fabricates assembly tooling and fixturing in its full-service machine shop, leveraging over 40 years of experience to move ideas from concept to mass production, with a strong emphasis on consumer and medical product design and manufacturing.

AimDesign, founded by David Adam, leverages decades of product design and development expertise, strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks), and a broad manufacturing network (notably in China) to deliver end-to-end design services across subsea, consumer goods, wearables, and medical/biotech sectors, with a focus on human-centered design and scalable production. Key Points Founder and background: David Adam holds a master’s degree in product design from the University of Antwerp and has been consulting in the U.S. since 1991. Expertise and tools: The team is proficient in SolidWorks and maintains manufacturing connections in China. Contact for quotes: Potential clients can request project quotes via email at david@aimdesign.com. Subsea engineering focus: Unique experience designing products and user interfaces for subsea applications, offering fresh perspectives on traditional industry methods. Consumer goods capability: Experience spanning from early concept to mass production for hundreds of products. Wearables design: Proficiency in soft goods design and addressing production challenges in wearables. Medical and biotech understanding: Strong emphasis on human-centered design to serve biotech clients. Brand and media presence: Active LinkedIn and Instagram profiles for professional visibility and networking.

Friendship Tool is a family-owned machine shop in Brookville, Indiana, serving the Cincinnati and Indianapolis areas since 2005. The company specializes in custom tooling and molds for various industries, aiming to combine the responsiveness of a small business with the capabilities to compete with larger corporations, and invites inquiries for new projects with a 24-hour response target. Key Points Location and service area: Based in Brookville, Indiana, serving Cincinnati and Indianapolis regions. Founded in 2005: Opened doors in October 2005 with a focus on quality and detail. Specialization: Custom tooling and molds for multiple industries. Business philosophy: Strives to be advanced enough to compete with large corporations while remaining small enough to listen to customers. Customer engagement: Encourages prospective clients to reach out for help on next projects. Contact options on site: Provides fields for full name, phone, and email to initiate contact. Response commitment: Aims to reply to inquiries within 24 hours.

Our specialty at Concept Tooling is CNC machining, and we use state-of-the-art tools and technology to provide excellent results. Our staff of highly qualified machinists are proficient in a wide range of CNC techniques, including milling, turning, drilling, and more. We have the know-how to satisfy your needs, whether they include large-scale manufacturing, small-batch production, or prototypes.

Weiss-Aug is a longtime, internationally recognized leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, value-added assembly, and tooling, offering end-to-end support from design and prototyping to production for medical, automotive, and industrial markets; the company emphasizes its divisions, core capabilities, certifications, leadership, mission and vision, collaborative culture, and a history of industry awards that underscore its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnership. Key Points Weiss-Aug operates as a global leader in precision metal stamping, injection molding, and related manufacturing services. The company serves medical device, automotive, and industrial sectors with end-to-end design, prototyping, engineering support, and manufacturing. Divisions include Surgical Products, Life Sciences, JK Tool, Precision Tech, Diemasters, Lupine Research, and Mexico. Core capabilities cover product design, prototyping, manufacturing, engineering support, and specialty services. The organization holds multiple certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 Medical, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental, and IATF 16949:2016 Automotive. Dieter Weissenrieder serves as Chairman & CEO and founded Weiss-Aug in 1972, guiding its growth. The Vision emphasizes being a dependable, high-value partner for engineering and manufacturing excellence. The Mission focuses on quality, timely delivery, teamwork, collaboration, and meaningful impact on users’ lives. The culture prioritizes talented people, teamwork, and collaborative program management to align with customer goals. Innovation, engineering, and technology are driven by Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and scalable, real-world-ready solutions. The company has received numerous prestigious awards from PMA, Covidien/Medtronic, and others, recognizing design excellence, supplier performance, and workforce development. Weiss-Aug highlights its awards from 1992–2018 as evidence of consistent quality and industry leadership. The site promotes joining the team, exploring capabilities, and requesting quotes to initiate projects.

Quality Machine + Tool Works is a contract machining firm that competes in producing gray and ductile iron castings, aluminum castings, steel burn-outs, steel forgings, and tubing, offering comprehensive manufacturing services from material sourcing and pattern/tooling/gaging development to subcontracting specialized secondary operations when needed. The company emphasizes a cell-based manufacturing plant centered on CNC and conventional machinery, integrating secondary operations like balancing, deburring, and assembly within cells to improve cost effectiveness, standardize layouts, and maximize capacity flexibility.

A-1 Precision, Inc. is a family‑owned business with a long-standing commitment to high standards, trust, and long-term client relationships. For over 50 years, they have prioritized precise dimensional accuracy, meeting required specifications and budgets without shortcuts, in both single-part and high-volume production contexts. Key Points Family-owned values: The company emphasizes trust, commitment, and long-term relationships with clients. Time‑proven dedication: Over five decades of serving diverse industries with precision machined parts. No shortcuts: A clear stance against compromises and unwarranted delays in delivery. Precise dimensional accuracy: Always aims to meet exact specifications and budgets. Broad service scope: Capable of handling both single parts and high-volume production runs. Client satisfaction focus: Every job is completed to the client’s total satisfaction. Reputation emphasis: The firm highlights reliability and performance as core operational values.

Rathburn Precision Machining presents itself as a small-town Midwest company delivering big-market talent and technology, rooted in Auburn, Indiana. The document outlines its vision and mission to provide innovative, precisely-machined solutions, along with a team-driven approach to make partnerships easy and effective. It emphasizes core values focused on extraordinary performance, proactive problem-solving, open communication, delivering value, uncompromising quality, and collaborative success, all supported by a commitment to quality policy, long-standing history since 1983, and an origin story tied to founder Jerry Rathburn and current leader Angie Holt.

Q2 Machining presents itself as a premier Michigan-based CNC machine shop offering high-precision, high-volume manufacturing capabilities with a 10-axis turn-mill and 5-axis milling, complemented by advanced inspection and prototyping processes from design to production. Key Points Facility and capabilities: Located in Southeast Michigan, the shop features a 10-axis complex turn-mill and a 5-axis milling capability. Equipment lineup: Includes DMG Mori NLX2500/700, Eurotech Rapido B438-SY2 10-axis, Haas DS-30Y dual-spindle/Y-axis, Haas VF3SS with 5-axis rotary, and Zeiss Duramax CMM. Process scope (Concept to Delivery): Covers Design (CAD), Programming (CAM), Prototyping (First Article Inspection), Manufacturing (Production CNC), and In-Process Inspection (CMM). Quality and inspection: Emphasizes in-process and final inspection using CMM and fixture content. Production emphasis: Focus on Michigan-designed/manufactured solutions with domestically sourced tooling; supports medium-high volume production and palletized/boxed handling. Industries served: Automotive, Aerospace, Automation, Performance Racing, Consumer Products, and Defense. Valued customers: Showcases multiple customer logos to illustrate credibility and partnerships. Visit and engagement: Encourages in-person visits by appointment and provides contact/quote request options. Corporate context: The company highlights its Michigan roots and domestic supply chain for tooling.

NE-XT Technologies specializes in precision-manufactured components for aerospace, defense, and industrial OEMs, leveraging innovative processes and CNC capabilities to deliver high-quality products; the company emphasizes core values of safety, quality, employee commitment, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, with a history dating back to 1971 and a commitment to employee benefits and ongoing growth. Key Points NE-XT manufactures precision-machined components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and other industrial OEMs. The company utilizes innovative processes and CNC milling/turning to achieve high-quality outcomes. The vision is to be a leading force in high-growth, sustainable precision manufacturing and to set industry standards. Core values guiding the business are safety, quality, commitment to employees, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. NE-XT was founded in 1971 and has grown from two employees to a skilled team of engineers and machinists. Leadership and the board of directors steer the company’s strategic direction and successes. Commitment to employees is demonstrated through in-house paid training and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k). The facility is located in Windsor, Connecticut.

eTEK Precision Manufacturing presents itself as a single-source partner for Swiss-type CNC turning and CNC milling, emphasizing turnkey, ISO-certified processes, on-time delivery, and value-added services that simplify procurement from raw material to finished assemblies, all rooted in time-honored quality and continuous improvement. Key Points Business proposition: eTEK positions itself as a turnkey, single-source manufacturer rather than a middleman. Core capabilities: Extensive Swiss-type turning, CNC milling, turning, and a full tool room to support diverse manufacturing needs. Quality and standards: ISO 9001:2015 registered with documented processes and calibrated inspection equipment. Delivery model: Focus on on-time delivery supported by Kanban, inventory management, barcoding, and blanket orders. Manufacturing scope: Ability to design for manufacturability to reduce cost and lead times. Materials handled: A broad range of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, plastics, exotic materials, copper, nickel, chrome alloys. Value-added services: Coating, plating, painting, anodizing, heat treating, annealing, black oxide, passivation, chromate conversion, plus assembly and disassembly services. Turnkey advantage: Full-service manufacturing options that consolidate vendors and streamline procurement. Facilities and capacity: 60,000 square feet of climate-controlled space with latest CNC technology and scalable for small to large volumes. Customer focus: Emphasis on collaboration, refining designs, and delivering quality parts that meet customer specifications.

Brooks Associates positions itself as a seasoned provider of precision machine tools in Boston and New England, offering a broad selection of top brands, tailored solutions to boost productivity, and comprehensive post-installation support including maintenance and service excellence. Key Points Industry expertise enables Brooks to support a wide range of manufacturing needs with informed guidance. Extensive brand portfolio ensures customers have access to the best equipment available. Customer-focused approach delivers tailored solutions optimized for each business. Full service commitment covers installation, ongoing maintenance, and ongoing care. High level of care emphasizes continual support throughout the customer relationship. Visual resources include case studies, videos, and demos to illustrate capabilities. Regional focus targets businesses in Boston and New England seeking precision tools.

Oberg Industries traces its origins with founder Donald E. Oberg, highlighting pioneering use of tungsten carbide in stamping dies, a culture of precision and innovation, and an early, competency-based apprenticeship program that supported its growth into a diversified, globally engaged manufacturer across multiple decades and markets, including medical devices and advanced machining. Key Points Founding vision: Donald E. Oberg established a precision-focused company renowned for tungsten carbide in stamping dies and manufacturing innovation. Industry impact: Oberg helped revolutionize manufacturing processes through advanced materials and process monitoring. Apprenticeship heritage: One of the industry’s earliest competency-based apprenticeship programs laid the foundation for skilled craftsmanship. Geographic and capability expansion (1950s–1960s): Relocation to Freeport and expansion into machining and grinding for tooling in food and beverage can markets. Technology adoption (1970s): Introduction of CAD and early wire EDM positioning the company at the forefront of engineering tech. Corporate evolution (1980s–1990s): Renaming to Oberg Industries to reflect expanded capabilities; adoption of electronic die monitoring; ISO/QS certifications; new facilities and assembly services. Medical and global growth (2000s–2010s): Creation of the Oberg Medical division; new production facilities in Costa Rica; expanded precision machining near Sarver; medical and energy market enablement. Strategic acquisitions (2020s): Acquisition of XL Engineering and Broad Peak Manufacturing to broaden medical device fabrication and surface finishing capabilities near major hubs.