NEW YORK—On-demand 3D printing service provider Makelab reported that it has launched its newest location in San Francisco, marking an expansion of its service to the West Coast.
“As the only local on-demand 3D printing service in San Francisco, Makelab SF is set to transform the way businesses approach rapid prototyping and production,” the company said in a release.
According to Makelab, its New York City location has become a cornerstone of the city’s design, engineering, and hardware landscape. Over the past seven years, the company is reported to have successfully completed more than 150,000 parts for more than 15,000 clients, helping startups and established companies bring their products to market.
“Our expertise in producing high-quality parts, prototypes, and volume production runs has made us a go-to partner for clients in the consumer products, robotics, hardware development, and medical device industries,” the company said in the release. “Our commitment to excellence and deep understanding of our clients’ needs has driven our success in New York City, and we are excited to bring this proven approach to San Francisco.”
Makelab’s new operating space is located strategically to serve San Francisco’s dynamic tech and hardware scene. Makelab SF provides local businesses with the convenience of rapid prototyping without the constraints associated with distant production facilities. Its local presence ensures that clients can enjoy same-day pickups and expedited services, allowing for faster iteration and innovation cycles, the company said.
“By establishing a truly local presence in San Francisco, we can not only provide fast-turnaround 3D printing services, but also build strong relationships and deeply understand our clients’ businesses,” said Makelab Co-founder and CEO Christina Perla, in the release. “This local approach allows us to become true partners in their innovation journey, offering support and insights that non-local providers simply can’t match.”
Makelab was founded by two Pratt Institute industrial designers with decades of hands-on expertise in product design and development. The company offers a comprehensive range of 3D printing services, including SLA, FDM, MJF, and VCJ technologies, and more than 15 different materials. These capabilities are said to cater to key industries such as robotics, hardware development, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).