Manteca, CA · 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Build real hardware. Faster.
From CAD to parts in days, not weeks. Learn manufacturing by doing actual work.
01 — Prototype Shop
Ship a prototype.
Get a part, not a promise.
CNC machining, investment casting, waterjet cutting, and fabrication with documented inspection. Submit an RFQ and we'll respond in 48 hours.
- CNC Machining
- Investment Casting
- Waterjet Cutting
- Welding & Fab
02 — Apprenticeships
Learn manufacturing
by doing actual work.
Earn documented manufacturing skills through structured training inside an active fabrication shop. Real parts. Real standards. A career path you can show, not just describe.
03 — Fabrication Lab
Professional tools.
No gatekeeping.
The Fabrication Lab is open to the public with classes, memberships, and supervised shop time for builders at every skill level.
04 — Coworking & Hardware Incubator
Build your hardware
company here.
Coworking and incubator space for teams building physical products. Shop access, manufacturing mentorship, and proximity to real fabrication — right next door.
Everything you need to go from idea to physical part
Make
Learn
Scale
What do you need to do?
Pick your path.
Prototype Shop
Ship a Prototype
Get parts made. Fast. CNC, casting, fabrication, 3D printing.
Apprenticeships
Train With Us
Earn documented manufacturing skills through real production work.
Start TrainingCoworking Space
Scale Your Hardware
Coworking and incubator space for teams building physical products.
Apply NowActive builds in the shop
What's being built right now.
Factory-OS
ActiveInternal manufacturing operating system being developed and actively used inside the shop to manage engineering, fabrication, and quality work.
CNC Training Fixtures
ActiveStandardized workholding and training fixtures for the student machining program. Designed to teach setup fundamentals with repeatable exercises.
Welding Cell Upgrade
ActiveExpanding welding training capacity with additional stations and improved ventilation. Includes new MIG and TIG setups for student use.
The team
The people running the shop and leading the training.
Shop merch
Every purchase funds training and shop access.
Community & Industry Support
Partners contribute equipment, software, and resources to support apprentice training and community access. Partner with us →
Fund the Mission
Every dollar supports student training and public access to professional manufacturing.