Rapid Prototyping & Low-Volume Manufacturing
Real, functional parts fast — then a clean path to a short production run. Rev1 Technologies takes your CAD to prototypes in days, refines it with DFM feedback, and scales into bridge and low-volume manufacturing without re-engineering everything.
Based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, serving Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana and shipping nationwide. We pick the right process for each part — additive, CNC, urethane casting, or light tooling — so you get parts you can actually test, install, and sell.
Have a part to make? Let's quote it.
Send us your CAD or a physical sample with the quantities and materials you need — and we'll come back with a process recommendation, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Prototypes you can actually test — not just look at.
We build parts in engineering-grade materials so they behave like the real thing under load, heat, and assembly. Snap a bracket into place, run a fit check, put a housing on the bench — then iterate fast when the design needs to change.
- Engineering materials — tough polymers, nylons, and metal-capable processes for real duty.
- Fit, form & function — parts sized to test assembly, clearance, and performance.
- Fast iteration — revise the CAD and turn a new revision in days, not weeks.
The right process for each part — under one roof.
Engage us for a single prototype or a full bridge run. Each capability stands on its own and feeds the next as you move from first part to short-run production.
Additive manufacturing
3D-printed parts in days, in materials built for real use.
- FDM, resin & engineering polymers
- Functional & appearance models
- Complex geometry, no tooling
CNC machining
Tight-tolerance metal and plastic parts, milled or turned.
- Aluminum, steel & engineering plastics
- Precision tolerances & finishes
- Prototype through short run
Urethane casting
Dozens of look-and-feel parts from a master pattern.
- Silicone-mold vacuum casting
- Production-like materials & textures
- Bridge quantities without hard tooling
Jigs, fixtures & tooling
The shop aids that make assembly repeatable.
- Assembly & welding fixtures
- Inspection & gauging aids
- Custom jigs & work-holding
Low-volume & bridge production
Short runs that carry you until hard tooling pays off.
- 1–500 piece runs
- Bridge production before injection tooling
- Repeatable part-to-part quality
DFM & finishing
Design-for-manufacture feedback plus finishing to spec.
- Manufacturability review
- Post-processing & surface finishing
- Dimensional inspection & QC
The tooling that makes a build repeatable.
Great parts still need the aids that hold, locate, and check them. We design and build custom jigs, fixtures, and light tooling — so assembly is consistent, inspection is fast, and every unit comes off the line the same way.
- Assembly & welding fixtures — locate parts precisely and cut cycle time.
- Inspection & gauging aids — go/no-go checks that keep quality repeatable.
- Custom work-holding — jigs tailored to your part, process, and volume.
Between "just print it" and a full program — the execution partner.
Additive, CNC, or cast — we choose by geometry, material, and volume, not by whatever one machine we happen to own.
The same team takes you from a single functional part to a repeatable low-volume run — no starting over.
We flag manufacturability issues while it's still cheap to fix them — before a run, not after.
In-house printing, machining, and inspection mean functional parts in days — and quick revisions when the design moves.
NDAs are standard. Your CAD, drawings, and part designs stay yours.
Auburn Hills, Michigan — close to Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana teams, and shipping nationwide.
From CAD to parts in hand — then to a run.
Quote
Send CAD or a sample with quantities and materials; we recommend a process and return price and lead time.
DFM Review
We check the design for manufacturability and flag anything that would raise cost or risk before we cut a chip.
Prototype
You get functional first parts, fast — to fit-check, test, and confirm the design does what it should.
Refine
We iterate the geometry and process together until fit, function, and finish are right.
Bridge Run
We produce a low-volume or bridge run — consistent, inspected parts you can install or ship.
Scale
When volume justifies it, we help you step up to hard tooling and higher-rate production.
Short runs that carry you to full production.
You don't always need — or want — injection tooling on day one. We produce runs from a handful of units to a few hundred, so you can launch, field-test, or fill demand while the design settles and higher-volume tooling gets justified.
- 1–500 piece runs — sized to your launch, pilot, or service-part demand.
- Bridge before tooling — ship real parts while injection tooling is still being decided.
- Repeatable quality — inspected, consistent parts run to run.
Parts and short runs for demanding industries.
Automotive & mobility
Functional prototypes, fixtures, and low-volume parts that survive heat, vibration, and assembly.
Aerospace & defense
Tight-tolerance components, brackets, and tooling for programs where fit and repeatability matter.
Medical & dental
Devices, housings, and models where accuracy, finish, and iteration speed count.
Industrial & automation
Custom jigs, fixtures, work-holding, and replacement parts for the production floor.
Consumer products
Look-and-feel prototypes and bridge runs that get a product to market before hard tooling.
Energy & equipment
Durable functional parts and short runs engineered for load, wear, and real environments.
We're not married to one machine.
A part that should be printed shouldn't be forced onto a mill — and vice versa. Because we run additive, CNC, and casting side by side, we match the process to the part's geometry, material, tolerance, and quantity, so you get the best result at the right cost.
- Additive — complex geometry and fast first parts with no tooling.
- CNC — tight tolerances and true engineering metals and plastics.
- Urethane casting — dozens of production-like parts from one master.
Get real parts fast — then scale.
Skip the guesswork on process and volume. Send us the part and we'll get you functional prototypes now and a clear path to a short run.
Manufacturability feedback before you commit.
Every quote gets a design-for-manufacture look. We flag the wall that's too thin, the tolerance that's too tight for the process, the feature that'll trap the part in a mold — while it's still cheap to change. The result is fewer surprises and a part that's ready to make.
- Manufacturability review — catch cost and risk drivers before a run starts.
- Material & process guidance — the right pairing for strength, finish, and budget.
- Tolerance & finish planning — set realistic specs the process can actually hit.
A path from short run to full production.
When demand grows, we help you step up without throwing away what you've learned. Light and bridge tooling carry mid volumes; when the numbers justify it, we support the move to hard tooling and higher-rate manufacturing — with the same team that made your first parts.
- Bridge tooling — cost-effective molds and aids for mid-volume demand.
- Volume-triggered scale-up — move to hard tooling when the math makes sense.
- Continuity — one partner from prototype through production ramp.
Prototyping & low-volume manufacturing — common questions.
How is this different from your 3D printing service?
3D printing is one process, best when you already know you want a printed part. This service is the broader execution path: we pick the right process for each part (additive, CNC, or urethane casting), give DFM feedback, and take you from functional prototype into a low-volume or bridge run.
How is this different from turnkey product development?
Turnkey product development runs the whole concept-to-production program — industrial design, program management, and staffing. This page is the make-the-parts execution service: rapid prototypes and short-run manufacturing. Many customers use this on its own without needing a full program.
What do you need to give me a quote?
CAD (STEP is ideal) or a physical sample, the quantities you need, the material or performance requirements, and any tolerances or finish notes. If you're unsure, send what you have and we'll help define the rest.
How fast can I get functional prototypes?
Because printing, machining, and inspection are in-house, functional prototypes are typically a matter of days rather than weeks. Exact lead time depends on the process, material, and part complexity, and we confirm it on the quote.
What volumes do you handle?
From a single prototype up to low-volume and bridge runs in the range of about 1 to 500 pieces. When demand outgrows that, we help you plan the step up to hard tooling and higher-rate production.
Which process will you use for my part?
We choose by geometry, material, tolerance, and quantity — additive for complex or tooling-free parts, CNC for tight tolerances and true engineering metals and plastics, and urethane casting for dozens of production-like parts from one master. We recommend the fit on your quote.
Do you build jigs, fixtures, and tooling too?
Yes. We design and build custom jigs, fixtures, work-holding, and light or bridge tooling — the aids that make assembly and inspection repeatable as you move into production.
Where are you located and who do you serve?
We're in Auburn Hills, Michigan, serving customers across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana and shipping nationwide. NDAs are standard, so your CAD and part designs stay confidential.
For immediate assistance:
(248) 707-2950