The API Directory for On-Demand Manufacturing

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The definitive directory of on-demand manufacturing APIs. Compare 16+ services for 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, print-on-demand, and more.

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16+ APIs
8 Process Types
🌍 Global Coverage
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3D Printing

Shapeways

The leading 3D printing service with 60+ materials. Best for detailed figurines, full-color sandstone, and consumer products.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Figurines, Jewelry
Multi-Process

Xometry

Industrial-grade manufacturing at scale. CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal with instant quoting.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Industrial Parts
3D Printing

i.materialise

High-quality 3D printing with 20+ premium materials including porcelain and multicolor. Strong European presence.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU Premium Consumer
3D Printing

Sculpteo

Professional prototyping with HP Multi Jet Fusion and BASF materials. Excellent API documentation and batch ordering.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU Batch Production
Multi-Process

Hubs (Protolabs)

Global network of local manufacturers. Quote aggregation and order routing to optimal providers with quality control.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Multi-provider
3D Printing

Treatstock

Global network of local 3D printers. Marketplace model with competitive pricing and fast turnaround times.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Fast Turnaround
3D Printing

Slant 3D

High-volume 3D printing production. US-based print farms built for scale with batch queue management.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US High Volume
3D Printing

Voodoo Manufacturing

Startup-friendly batch production based in Brooklyn. Cloud-based file management with volume discounts.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Startups
Multi-Process

Protolabs

Rapid prototyping with 1-day turnaround. CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding with DFM analysis.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί US/EU Rapid Proto
Multi-Process

Fictiv

Hardware development and rapid iteration. CNC, 3D printing, and urethane casting with 1-5 day turnaround.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Hardware Dev
Multi-Process

Fast Radius

End-to-end manufacturing with design optimization and fulfillment services. Enterprise-focused with full pipeline integration.

⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Enterprise
Laser Cutting

Ponoko

Laser cutting and 3D printing hybrid services. Acrylic, wood, leather, metal cutting with instant quoting.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Hybrid Products
Print-on-Demand

Gooten

Print-on-demand with Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy integrations. Apparel, home goods, and custom products with global fulfillment.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global E-commerce
Print-on-Demand

Gelato

Global print-on-demand with 100+ production partners. Local production for fast delivery worldwide.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Global POD
Multi-Process

Craftcloud3D

3D printing aggregator platform. Compare quotes across multiple services and manage multi-provider orders.

⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Quote Compare
Multi-Process

Protolabs Network

Protolabs' global network for multi-process manufacturing. Premium quality with extensive regional coverage.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ API Maturity
🌍 Global Production
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