European On-Demand Manufacturing — From CAD to Delivered Part in Days

Our Manufacturing Services

Six production-grade processes in one integrated quoting and order-management platform. Pick a service below or upload your CAD and let us recommend the right process for your part.

CNC Machining

3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling and turning in aluminum 6061/7075, stainless 304/316L, carbon steel, titanium, brass, and engineering plastics including POM, PEEK, and nylon. Standard tolerance ISO 2768-m; tight tolerance ISO 2768-f; H7/h6 fits on bearing seats. Prototype parts in 5 working days.

From 1 piece · 25+ materials · EN 10204 3.1 included

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Fiber and CO2 laser cutting up to 20 mm mild steel, 10 mm stainless, 10 mm aluminum. CNC bending on a 4 m press brake with ±0.3 mm single-bend tolerance. Welding per ISO 3834-2 standard. PEM inserts, powder coating to any RAL color. Prototypes in 3 working days.

Steel, stainless, aluminum · 3-day prototypes · ISO 3834-2 welds

3D Printing

Five production-grade technologies: FDM in ABS, PLA, and engineering plastics; SLA in standard, tough, and ceramic-filled resins; SLS in PA12, PA11, and glass-filled nylons; MJF for high-detail nylon; DMLS for 316L and titanium metal. Functional parts in 5 working days.

FDM · SLA · SLS · MJF · DMLS · Industrial grade

Injection Molding

Prototype aluminum tools for 100–10,000-piece runs and production steel tools for high-volume, long-life molds. Full range of engineering thermoplastics — ABS, PC, PP, PA, PEEK, TPE. Overmolding and insert molding available. First articles in 10 weeks.

Aluminum + steel tooling · 100 to 1M+ parts · Full DFM

Surface Finishing

Anodizing Type II and Type III (hard anodize), powder coating to any RAL color meeting ISO 12944 C4/C5, electroless nickel, zinc and zinc-nickel plating, passivation per ASTM A967, electropolishing, and mechanical finishes (bead blast, vapor polish). About 4 extra working days.

Type II/III anodize · Powder · Passivation · +4 days

Rapid Prototyping

The right process matched to your part — CNC for functional metal prototypes, 3D printing for concept models and complex geometries, sheet metal for brackets and enclosures, vacuum casting for low-quantity PU parts. Prototypes in 3 working days with free DFM review.

Multi-process · 3-day prototypes · Free DFM review

How Manufacturing Ordering Works

Five steps from CAD upload to parts in your hand. Standard geometry in common materials returns a priced quote the same working day.

Step 1 — Upload your CAD

Drag and drop your CAD file (STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or native CAD formats). Specify target quantity, material preference with a fallback, surface finish, and any certification scope (aerospace, medical, automotive serial). Multiple parts and full assemblies welcome; there is no minimum order quantity on CNC, sheet metal, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping.

Step 2 — Free DFM review from an assigned engineer

A mechanical engineer is assigned to your project within one working day. They check manufacturability: wall thicknesses, radii, tool access, tolerance feasibility, material availability in the size needed, finishing compatibility, and cost drivers. You receive a written DFM report identifying any issues with suggested fixes — at no cost, whether or not you proceed to order.

Step 3 — Priced quote with lead time

You receive a quote showing unit price with quantity breaks, lead time, included documentation (material certificate, Certificate of Conformity, inspection report if applicable), and shipping terms. Standard geometry in common materials quotes return the same working day; complex assemblies, unusual materials, or regulated-industry scope take 1 to 2 working days with a same-day acknowledgment either way.

Step 4 — Manufacturing and inspection

We route your order to the right qualified European supplier based on process capability, certification tier, and current capacity. In-process quality checks happen at the partner floor; first-article inspection is performed where specified or where certification scope requires it. Material certificates EN 10204 3.1 are generated automatically; 3.2 with heat and batch traceability is available on request.

Step 5 — Pan-European delivery with full documentation

Parts ship via DHL, DPD, or UPS express within the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland. Customs handling is included for non-EU destinations. Typical lead time 3 to 9 working days from order confirmation. Every shipment arrives with a Certificate of Conformity, material certificates on metal parts, and any additional inspection or PPAP documentation you requested. Real-time tracking updates from dispatch through delivery.

Industries We Serve

Eleven manufacturing-intensive industries, each with its own certification and documentation expectations. We match every project to a supplier whose capabilities fit the scope.

Aerospace & Defense

AS9100D / EN 9100 certified partners, FAI per AS9102, material traceability by heat and batch, aluminum 7075 / Ti-6Al-4V / Inconel 718 / PEEK. Structural brackets, avionics housings, satellite chassis, UAV hardware.

AS9100D · EN 10204 3.1/3.2 · FAI per AS9102

Medical Devices

ISO 13485 certified manufacturing partners for production, 316LVM stainless and implant-grade titanium, passivation per ASTM A967, electropolishing to Ra 0.4 µm, cleanroom Class 100,000 packaging, biocompatibility documentation.

ISO 13485 · Biocompatibility data · Cleanroom packaging

Automotive & Motorsport

IATF 16949 certified partners on request for serial production, PPAP documentation (PSW, FMEA, control plans), Formula Student educational pricing, aluminum 6061/7075, 42CrMo4 steel, PA66-GF30 and PPS for under-hood.

IATF 16949 · PPAP on request · Motorsport-ready

Robotics & Automation

Robot base plates, brackets, end-of-arm tooling, gripper fingers, sensor mounts, cobot enclosures. Aluminum 6061, 304 stainless, tool steel for wear components. PEM inserts and assembly-ready hardware stocked. 3- to 7-day prototypes.

Assembly-ready · 3-day turn · Stocked hardware

Electronics & Electrical

Aluminum and stainless housings, heat sinks, EMI/EMC shielding panels, 19-inch rack chassis per IEC 60297, chromate conversion (Alodine / Surtec 650), silkscreen and laser-engraved legends. Thermally conductive finishes available.

IEC 60297 · EMI gaskets · Chromate conversion

Energy & Cleantech

Solar mounting hardware, EV charging enclosures, battery pack housings, hydrogen fuel cell components. Marine-grade 316L, anodized 6061, hot-dip galvanized steel, ISO 12944 C4/C5 outdoor-rated powder coating, welded per ISO 3834-2.

ISO 12944 C4/C5 · ISO 3834-2 welds · Outdoor-rated

Why European Engineering Teams Choose Microns Hub

Six concrete differences from digital-marketplace competitors:

An engineer on every project, not an algorithm

Every quote and every order is handled by a named mechanical engineer who reviews the CAD, answers technical questions, handles revisions, and owns the outcome. DFM feedback is engineering feedback, not an automated CAD linter. Regulated-industry documentation is handled by someone who understands what each certification package actually requires.

Documentation as standard, not upsell

EN 10204 3.1 material certificates on metal parts and a Certificate of Conformity with every order — included, not itemized. Advanced documentation (3.2 traceability, FAI per AS9102, PPAP, inspection reports, biocompatibility data, welding qualifications) is priced transparently when requested, not hidden behind tiered pricing plans.

Realistic, committed lead times

When a quote says 7 working days, the part ships on working day 7. We refuse to publish optimistic lead times we cannot consistently hit. Rush tracks compress lead time by 30 to 40 percent at a clearly disclosed surcharge — no gaming the expectation on either side.

European by default — data, invoicing, logistics, language

Customer data and CAD files stored in EU data centers, GDPR-compliant processing, VAT-compliant invoicing with valid EL VAT ID, 14 languages supported end-to-end, pan-European shipping with customs handling included. A customer in Milan quotes in Italian; a customer in Warsaw invoices in PLN with NET30 terms.

No minimum orders, no arbitrary floors

A single prototype is welcome and priced as such. We explicitly refuse to impose minimum-order-quantity rules that penalize early-stage hardware teams, student projects, R&D work, and research labs. Injection molding has a natural volume floor from tooling cost — everywhere else, 1 piece is fine.

Transparent pricing — quoted equals invoiced

The price on the quote is the price on the invoice. No last-minute material adders, no surprise shipping charges, no hidden documentation fees. If our cost changes, we absorb it. If you change scope, we requote openly before proceeding.

Microns Hub by the Numbers

A snapshot of what the platform delivers:

Materials & Finishes at a Glance

The most frequently specified materials and finishes across our supplier network. If your material is not listed, ask — specialty grades are available on 2–3 week lead times.

Which Process for Which Part? — Selection Guide

Matching the process to the part is the single biggest cost lever in manufacturing. Use this as a first-pass selection guide; our engineers refine the choice during DFM review.

Typical Lead Times

From order confirmation to parts in your hand. Rush tracks available at modest surcharge.

Standard Deliverables on Every Order

What you get with every order, included in the quoted price:

Free DFM review from an assigned mechanical engineer

Manufacturability feedback within one working day of CAD upload. Cost drivers identified, tolerance recommendations provided, material alternatives suggested where cheaper options meet the spec.

Material certificates EN 10204 3.1 on metal parts

Standard on every order at no extra charge. 3.2 with heat and batch traceability is available on request for regulated industry work and published research requiring reproducibility.

Certificate of Conformity signed by the manufacturing partner

Accompanies every shipment. First Article Inspection per AS9102 and PPAP documentation are included on aerospace and automotive orders where scope requires.

Pan-European express delivery

DHL, DPD, or UPS express across the EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland. Customs handling included for non-EU destinations. Real-time tracking from dispatch through delivery.

Dedicated mechanical engineer through the full order lifecycle

Same engineer handles quote, DFM, revisions, production oversight, and delivery. Their name is on your quote and invoice. No account-manager handoffs; no marketplace-style routing changes mid-order.

GDPR-compliant European data residency and VAT handling

CAD files and account data stored in EU data centers. Valid EL VAT ID (EL803129638), intra-EU VAT-exempt invoicing available on verified orders, support for PO and NET30 invoicing for institutional buyers.

Featured Recent Work

Three projects from the last quarter. Full portfolio with 10 case studies at our work page.

Quality, Certifications & Documentation

We operate a vetted European supplier network rather than a single in-house workshop, which lets us match each project to the right certification tier without being constrained by one factory floor. Base quality is ISO 9001:2015 across the network. For aerospace work, AS9100D and EN 9100 partners are available with FAI per AS9102 and material traceability by heat and batch. For medical production, ISO 13485 partners deliver biocompatibility documentation, electropolishing to Ra 0.4 µm, and cleanroom Class 100,000 packaging. For automotive serial production, IATF 16949 partners deliver PPAP (Part Submission Warrant, FMEA, control plans, dimensional reports, process capability studies). Welded assemblies can be produced per ISO 3834-2 with documented WPS, WPQR, and welder qualifications. Pressure equipment scope is handled per PED 2014/68/EU with full NDT reports.

Every supplier is qualified against process capability, certification portfolio, lead-time reliability, and documentation completeness before being added to the network. Regulated-industry orders are routed only to partners whose certifications cover the specific scope. We state which partner tier was used on the quote and the final documentation package, so your internal audit trail is complete without additional requests from your quality team.

Ready to Get Started?

Upload your CAD file for a priced quote and free DFM review within one working day. No minimum order, same-day response on standard parts, parts delivered across Europe in 3 to 9 working days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I get a priced quote?

Upload your CAD on the quote page with quantity, material, and finish. For standard geometry in common materials, priced quotes return the same working day — often within hours. Complex multi-process assemblies, unusual materials, or regulated-industry scope (aerospace, medical, IATF 16949 serial production) take 1 to 2 working days with a same-working-day acknowledgment either way.

What is the minimum order quantity?

No minimums on CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping. A single prototype is welcome and priced as such. Injection molding has a practical minimum around 100 parts due to tooling investment; below that, we recommend urethane casting or CNC-machined production runs.

Where do you ship?

Pan-European: all EU member states plus the UK, Norway, and Switzerland. Parts ship via DHL, DPD, or UPS express. Customs handling is included for non-EU destinations. Typical lead time 3 to 9 working days depending on process, finish, and quantity. Rush shipping is available for pre-competition Formula Student orders and production-line-down urgent work.

Do you handle regulated industries like aerospace and medical?

Yes. AS9100D / EN 9100 certified partners for aerospace with FAI per AS9102 and full heat-and-batch traceability. ISO 13485 partners for medical with biocompatibility documentation, passivation per ASTM A967, and cleanroom packaging. IATF 16949 for automotive serial production with PPAP. Identify the regulatory scope when you request a quote and we route to appropriate partners.

What certifications do your partners hold?

Our baseline across the network is ISO 9001:2015. Specialized partners hold AS9100D / EN 9100 for aerospace, ISO 13485 for medical, IATF 16949 for automotive serial production, ISO 3834-2 for welded assemblies, and PED 2014/68/EU for pressure equipment. We match the certification tier to your specific project scope and state which partner tier was used on the quote and documentation.

What languages is the platform available in?

Fourteen languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Hungarian, and Czech. Customer communication, quoting, and documentation can be in any of these. Technical quoting is always also available in English so regional engineers and central procurement teams can collaborate on the same quote.

What payment terms do you offer?

Card payment, bank transfer, and PO-based invoicing. Institutional accounts — universities, research labs, large OEMs — can be set up with NET30 or NET60 terms on verified orders with valid VAT ID. We can invoice in EUR as standard and issue VAT-exempt intra-EU invoices where applicable. For Formula Student and research lab orders, educational pricing is applied on request.

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