What Is Xometry and What Does It Offer?

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Xometry is an on-demand custom manufacturing platform that connects buyers with a network of manufacturing suppliers. You upload a CAD file, get an instant quote, and place an order for anything from a single prototype to high-volume production. It is aimed at everyone from startups to global enterprises, and it covers CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet and tube fabrication, injection molding, and metal part production.

What services does Xometry offer?

Xometry organizes its capabilities into manufacturing processes, value-added services, and industry-specific solutions.

Core manufacturing processes

Category Specific services
CNC machining CNC milling (3/4/5-axis), CNC turning, CNC routing, Swiss-type turning, micro machining, CNC drilling, wire EDM
3D printing (additive) Plastic 3D printing (FDM, HP Multi Jet Fusion, SLS, stereolithography, PolyJet), production 3D printing, Carbon DLS, metal 3D printing (direct metal laser sintering, metal binder jetting), vapor smoothing
Sheet and tube fabrication Sheet metal fabrication, sheet cutting, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, laser tube cutting, tube bending
Injection molding Plastic injection molding, prototype molding, production molding, insert molding, overmolding, micro molding
Other plastic production Urethane and silicone casting, compression molding, plastic extrusion
Metal part production Die casting, metal stamping, metal extrusion

Value-added services

  • Assembly services — combining machined, printed, or fabricated parts into finished assemblies.
  • Rapid prototyping — fast turnaround on prototype parts before committing to production tooling.
  • High-volume production — scaling from one-offs to larger runs.
  • Finishing services — surface treatments and post-processing so parts arrive ready to use.

Industry solutions

Xometry lists dedicated support for aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer products, data centers, electronics and semiconductors, government, industrial, medical, motorsports, and robotics. It also runs an enterprise track for larger organizations and a supplier program for manufacturers who want to take on work through the platform.

How does the instant quoting process work?

The core of the platform is the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine®, which is patent-covered according to the site. The flow is straightforward:

  1. Upload a CAD file. Supported formats include STEP, STP, SLDPRT, STL, DXF, IPT, X_T, X_B, 3DXML, CATPART, PRT, SAT, 3MF, and JT.
  2. Receive an instant quote. The engine prices the job based on the geometry and the process and material you select.
  3. Place the order. Production is routed to suppliers in the network.

The site states that all uploads are secure and confidential. If your files are under NDA or contain sensitive designs, that statement is the relevant claim to check against your own compliance requirements.

What are the quality and compliance credentials?

For buyers in regulated industries, the certifications listed on the site matter as much as the process list:

  • ISO 9001:2015 (general quality management)
  • ISO 13485:2016 (medical devices)
  • AS9100D (aerospace)
  • IATF 16949:2016 (automotive)
  • ITAR (international traffic in arms regulations)
  • CMMC Level 2 (cybersecurity for defense work)
  • JCP (Joint Certification Program)

These are the credentials Xometry advertises for its network. If your project depends on a specific certification, confirm it applies to the exact process and supplier handling your order rather than assuming it covers everything on the platform.

What precision and scale can you expect?

Xometry advertises sub ±0.001″ accuracy for precision components, with the claim that this holds from prototype through high-volume production. It also states that virtually any metal or plastic material is available, with finishing options.

On scale, the site reports:

  • 90,000 buyers using the platform
  • 5,000 suppliers in the network
  • 165M+ parts shipped
  • A 4.8/5 Trustpilot score

These figures describe the size of the marketplace, not the capability of any individual supplier, so treat them as an indicator of network breadth rather than a guarantee for your specific part.

Who is Xometry for?

The platform fits three broad profiles:

  • Startups and individual designers who need a prototype without building a supplier relationship from scratch. The instant quote removes the back-and-forth of traditional RFQs.
  • Product teams moving to production who want the same interface for prototypes and production runs, including injection molding tooling and high-volume metal parts.
  • Enterprises and regulated organizations that need documented certifications (ISO, AS9100D, ITAR, CMMC) and an enterprise purchasing track.

It is less suited to work that requires deep collaboration with a single machine shop on tolerances or process development, where a direct supplier relationship may serve you better.

How to get started

  1. Go to xometry.com and select Get an Instant Quote.
  2. Choose your process (for example, CNC machining or 3D printing) and upload your CAD file in a supported format.
  3. Review the quote, select material and finishing, and place the order.
  4. For enterprise or industry-specific needs, use the Get in Touch contact path or the enterprise solutions section.

The site also offers a downloadable manufacturing trends report, which is useful context but not required to quote a part.