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On-demand manufacturing
for custom parts.

Upload your CAD file and get production-quality parts from a curated network of Canadian and partner suppliers. CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, molding — quoted in 48 hours, shipped in days.

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Vetted suppliers
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Quote turnaround
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On-time delivery
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  • ✓Custom quote within 48 hours
  • ✓DFM review by Ottawa engineers
  • ✓ITAR-safe handling on every order
◐Aerospace Canada
◆NorthernRobotics
⛨Maple Medical
Polar Drones
Algonquin EV
▤Rideau Optics
Manufacturing services

One partner. Every process.

From the first prototype to your hundred-thousandth part, ProtoFix matches your job to the right supplier — and stays accountable for the result.

Injection Molding
Service

Injection Molding

Low-volume and bridge tooling through full production. Aluminum and steel molds, 25+ resins.

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CNC Machining
Service

CNC Machining

3- and 5-axis milling and turning in aluminum, steel, brass and engineering plastics. Tolerances to ±0.0005".

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3D Printing
Service

3D Printing

SLS, MJF, SLA and FDM in over 30 polymers and metals. Functional prototypes and pilot runs in 24–72 hours.

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Sheet Metal Fabrication
Service

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Laser cutting, forming and welding in steel, aluminum and stainless — from brackets to full enclosures.

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QUALITY SERVICES

Quality Inspection

First-article, in-process and final inspections with CMM measurement reports from calibrated equipment — delivered by our Quality Network of vetted inspectors across Canada.

Quality Inspection
Engineering & Support Services
Product & Equipment Fixture Design
Service

Product & Equipment Fixture Design

Custom jigs, fixtures, and equipment designs that make your production line faster, repeatable, and ready for scale.

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How it works

Six steps from file to finished part.

01

Upload your CAD

Drop a STEP, IGES, STL or native CAD file. Files are encrypted and held under NDA.

02

Configure your part

Choose process, material, finish and quantity. Pricing returns in seconds.

03

Engineering review

Every order is checked by an Ottawa engineer for manufacturability.

04

Sourcing & production

Matched to the best-fit supplier in our 12+ partner network.

05

Quality control

Dimensional reports, material certs and visual checks before shipping.

06

Delivery & support

Tracked shipping to your door. Your account manager stays on for reorders.

Industries we serve

Built for teams who can't afford to wait.

Whether you're certifying a flight-critical bracket or iterating on a consumer device, ProtoFix delivers parts that meet your spec — and your schedule.

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Aerospace & Defence
Medical Devices
Robotics & Automation
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Equipment
Energy & Cleantech
Automotive & EV
Research & Universities
Why ProtoFix

Engineered to make hardware teams faster.

Canadian network, local accountability

A dedicated Ottawa team manages every order. No offshore black boxes — just engineers you can call.

Lead times that move the project forward

Most prototypes ship in 3–5 business days. Expedited paths are available when the deadline can't slip.

Quality you can hand to an auditor

ISO 9001 suppliers as a baseline, AS9100 and ISO 13485 on demand. Inspection reports included free.

Transparent, fair pricing

Algorithmic quoting backed by real supplier capacity — no inflated margins, no surprise change orders.

Customer stories

Trusted by builders across Canada.

“ProtoFix turned a six-week sourcing problem into a five-day deliverable. Our prototype shipped before our review meeting.”
Élise Tremblay
Mechanical Lead, NorthernRobotics
“Their DFM feedback caught a tolerance issue we'd have eaten in production. That alone paid for the order.”
Marcus Liang
Director of Engineering, Polar Drones
“Being able to text our Ottawa account manager and get a real answer in minutes is genuinely different.”
Priya Shah
Founder, Maple Medical Devices
Global footprint

Headquartered in Ottawa. Building everywhere.

A Canadian-led network with manufacturing facilities in Türkiye and China, and a project office in Spain — so your parts move on your timezone, not ours.

Map of ProtoFix locations: Ottawa, Barcelona, Istanbul, Shenzhen
Ottawa, Canada — HQ
Barcelona, Spain
Istanbul, Türkiye
Shenzhen, China
Global headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Project office
Barcelona, Spain
Manufacturing facility
Istanbul, Türkiye
Manufacturing facility
Shenzhen, China
FAQ

Questions, answered.

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What file formats do you accept?+

STEP and IGES are preferred for machining and molding; STL works for 3D printing. We also accept SLDPRT, X_T and DXF for sheet metal.

How fast can I get parts?+

Most 3D printed parts ship in 24–72 hours. CNC prototypes typically ship in 3–5 business days. Expedited options are available at checkout.

Is my design confidential?+

Yes. Every supplier in our network is under NDA and we offer ITAR-controlled handling on request. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest.

Do you ship outside Canada?+

We ship across North America and internationally. Customs paperwork is handled by our Ottawa fulfillment team.

Can you support low-volume production?+

Absolutely. Many customers use ProtoFix from first prototype through 10,000-unit production runs, with managed QC and logistics.

Ready to make something?

Upload a CAD file and receive a custom quote within 48 hours. No account required.