Prototype MANUFACTURING

A Marketplace for all your prototyping needs.

Discover how much will it cost to build your prototype, in one place, and spend less time and effort.

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We solve your needs for

prototype and low series manufacturing

Many products, due to their complexity and functionality, require more than just 3D printing. Most products consist of several parts made of different materials and with unique functionalities.

Thanks to Abilista you will find manufacturers specialised in prototype manufacturing, with different technologies and a wide variety of materials.

Validate your product fabrication through conceptual models, functional prototypes, or low volume series while investing less time and effort.

How the best

Rapid Prototyping

platform works

Upload your prototype design

Upload your design files, specify the requirements of your prototype and request quotes

Receive multiple prototype quotes

Receive competitive quotes from a list of qualified prototype manufacturers within hours

Choose a prototype manufacturer

Choose where to manufacture your prototype, track your order and get the prototype in days

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What our clients say

An invaluable service!

Trying to find a supplier that fits your needs can be a real headache. Being able to select the right supplier from a database of pre-vetted companies together with Abilista’s guidance is invaluable.
Josh
Joshua Muirhead Xlocktech

Very professional!

We invented Snorklean, a new category of product. And designing something that didn’t exist before, is a big challenge. However, Abilista has the capability to make the work looks simple. They have a strong background and you can tell when they offer their engineering and technical advice. I cannot recommend them more!
Ixone Elosegui Snorklean

They've shown us the way!

With Abilista we have found a professional and sustainable way for our technical development. From idea to prototype and a detailed list of materials, we are now ready to jump to production.
Luigi di Ceccato
I MOD
Prototype Design

Accelerate your project and discover in a few clicks

where to manufacture your prototype

Gone the days wasted searching for suppliers, emailing them individually, generating multiple copies of files for each, sorting through quotes in disparate formats, and negotiating prices. 
Instead, let quality quotes from qualified prototype manufacturers come to you.

Receive the best quality

functional prototypes

Access to a wide range of pre-vetted and qualified prototype manufacturers.

Collaborate with manufacturers with the right expertise and quality track record in prototype manufacturing.

prototipo funcional
Diseño de prototipo y seguridad

Peace of mind and trustable

prototype manufacturing

You will get full protection with our secure payments. Funds are only released when the order is completed.

Anything you share remains confidential. We use Non-Disclosure Agreements with the manufacturers to protect your design.

A

prototype

for any industry

Our network of Manufacturers covers a vast range of expertise in every industry.

Make your

prototype

a reality

Find everything that you need to bring your design to life. Stop imagining and manufacture your prototype or low volume series by choosing the option that best fits your needs among a variety of options.

Manufacturers in our qualified network, offer a broad variety of services that combined can manufacture prototypes of any complexity.

With Abilista you will get the best offer with minimum effort and completely free. What can you lose?

Appearance Prototypes

  • 3D Printing (SLA, FDM)
  • CNC machining
  • Paint & coating Finishes
  • Silkscreen & pad printing
  • Laser engraving

Functional Prototypes

  • 3D Printing (SLS, FDM, DMLS)
  • CNC machining
  • Urethane casting
  • Laser cutting
  • Sheet metal
  • Electronic board prototypes

Low Volume Production

  • CNC machining
  • Rapid tooling
  • Injection molding
  • Rubber and silicone molding
  • Metal & plastic extrusion
  • Sheet metal
  • Vacuum forming

Assembly & Testing

  • Product assembly
  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Packaging & protective film
  • Product testing & certifications
  • Material testing & certifications
  • Quality inspection
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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Industrial designers and engineers working for product design and development companies, as well as freelancers can greatly benefit from accesing to  our broad network of qualified manufacturers for prototype and low volume series manufacturing. Not only you will be able to choose from almost any prototyping technology but you will save a lot of time and effort that you can use to create and innovate more.

Yes, Abilista is free for our customers. You can register an account, create new projects, request quotes and use the platform completely for free. There are some additional paid services or features that you can choose to help you with your project but those are not required to fully experience our platform.

Sure, when you create a new project, you can choose a technology for each component. We have the main technologies for prototyping and low volume production that you can choose from.

At this moment, we are matching the right manufacturers to your project, and we let manufacturers choose which projects to quote based on their capabilities and current capacity so none of you waste time in the process. If you have a specific manufacturer that you would like to work with, we will evaluate this option, write us to evaluate your request at support@abilista.com

It depends on the complexity of your project and the technologies chosen. To give you an idea, 3D Printing can be fabricated in as little as 24 hours and up to 3 days in average; CNC machining farication time can take anywhere from 3 days to 7 days in average. For exact lead times and pricing, register and create a new project in our platform.

No, there is no limit to the number of parts that you can order. However, each technology is best suited for a range of parts.If you need advice, consult our Experts.