Our team uses high performance thermoplastics to design and manufacture solutions — whether injection molded, machined, stamped, fabricated, or assembled — that exceed the demands of your specific applications so you can focus on product and market development.

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Low-volume manufacturing is a specialized service that offers full production-quality parts but in volumes ranging from a single piece to a few thousand pieces. It’s ideal for moving an idea from the concept stage through prototyping, and from there as a bridge to full volume production.

Low-volume production isn’t a one-size fits-all process. We never require a minimum order volume or minimum dollar value. We also use state-of-the-art AI quotation algorithms for fast, accurate quotes in 24-hours or less and in nearly all cases.

We provide detailed design for manufacturing support to our clients. For clients who can’t visit our facilities in person, we also offer detailed video files showing all production steps.

Biorep is a medical product development company who tasked Star Rapid with making stem cell isolator chambers to fight Covid-19. Learn how we finished the project fast.

Our clients are concerned that low-volume manufacturing doesn’t mean compromising quality or precision when compared to full production manufacturing. Rest assured that when we process lower volume orders we use the same materials, the same equipment, and the same rigorous quality control.

Yes, our team completes all manufacturing at our facilities. This gives us a quality control advantage over other low-volume production services that outsource their manufacturing.

How do we do it? We’re experts in high-mix, low volume production because our systems are optimized to be scalable, from one part to a million. That means we have a robust supply chain of raw materials so you won’t be burdened with minimum order volume restrictions. And we have a digital manufacturing platform that ties all of our equipment together into a single network. That allows us to allocate resources quickly and efficiently between work centers in order to process even complex orders fast.

The Metron4 is made to withstand rugged conditions while protecting sensitive electronic instruments. We worked with Powelectrics to build a box that will last for the long haul.

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To meet the diverse low-volume production needs of our worldwide partners, our team proudly provides a wide range of in-house manufacturing services deployed with industry-leading agility. These include plastic injection molding, CNC machining, pressure die-casting and more. You can trust us to manage your production with the precision and quality you deserve.

With centuries of combined experience, our engineers and technicians have helped thousands of organizations get their products off the ground. Keep reading to view our low-volume production projects.

Secondly, we offer best-in-class material verification and testing services. Plus, we don’t require a minimum order volume or minimum dollar value, and we use state-of-the-art AI quotation algorithms for fast, accurate quotes.

Ultem® 1000 is non hygroscopic, FDA, and USP Class VI compliant. It absorbs minimal amounts of moisture and can be cleaned easily. As a result, it finds applications in high moisture, electrical device, medical and surgical components.

But what is a product developer to do if you want to start off with product volumes on the low end, from one part to one thousand? That’s where Star Rapid can help.

The quality of your low-volume production parts is guaranteed by our rigorous control standards. This starts with an inspection of incoming materials to verify the integrity of all materials used. It also includes in-process inspection and testing to make sure you get parts that exceed your expectations. Certificates of Compliance are available upon request for all materials. For clients who can’t visit our facilities in person, we also offer detailed video files showing all production steps.

Star Rapid is recognized as an industry leader in providing the finest rapid low volume manufacturing services. Fortune 500 companies trust Star Rapid when they need production manufacturing solutions, uncompromising quality, and no minimum volume restrictions. Contact us for a free quotation to see how we can support your project.

After receiving your drawings, our engineers will analyze your custom parts right away. We actively work with you to clarify all details before providing a quote that is both economical and accurate.

Let’s say you’ve got a great new idea for a product that you want to bring to market.  You might be doing this for yourself

There are several factors that separate our low-volume production service from the competition. For one, we offer an extensive variety of complementary in-house services — including CNC machining, vacuum casting, plastic injection molding, and finishing — to deliver our clients comprehensive prototyping and NPI (new product introduction) solutions.

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Prototypes are ideal for testing an idea, improving on the look and feel of a design and for getting a sense of how the market

Plastic injection molding is ideal for making thousands of plastic part copies. We have a wide range of plastic material available. Click the button below to learn more.

Using our imported 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining centers, our skilled machinists can make CNC milled and turned parts in a range of materials. Click the button below to learn more.

The world of product design continues to undergo some fundamental and even revolutionary changes. Product lifespans are getting shorter and so is the expected time to market. As a

High-quality materials are the first step to top-notch products. We offer advanced incoming material inspection and verification to ensure that all raw materials will conform to your exact product specifications.

Ultem® 1000 is a high performance engineering thermoplastic polymer that provides superior strength and stiffness. It has excellent chemical resistance and has a continuous service temperature of 340 degrees F. It is easily machined with conventional metal working equipment and can be machined to very close tolerances. Both sheet and rod are available in many thicknesses and diameters. Rod stock comes ground to diameter to accommodate through spindle turning. Standard colors are semi-transparent amber and black custom colors are available only as custom runs.

Making a quality prototype is an important first step in your product development journey. We’re veterans in rapid prototyping and we can help you to make your design dreams come to life.

We routinely work with all conventional metals including copper, brass, stainless and mild steel, magnesium, and aluminum. We also have a robust supply chain with thousands of commercial plastic resins, including transparent plastics, engineering- and medical-grade plastics, glass-filled plastics, and more.

Polyurethane vacuum casting is ideal for making up to 20 copies of a master pattern to duplicate the look and feel of plastic injection molded parts. Learn why we are experts in vacuum casting fabrication.

Although it has many benefits as an unfilled material, Ultem® 1000 can be filled with glass fibers to enhance its structural and thermal properties. Also, since it is an amorphous material, care needs to be taken if machined with coolant. If used, non aromatic coolants should be used to avoid crazing.

Low volume production is considered to be a specialized service because most manufacturers don’t want to do it. Their assembly lines and supply chains are optimized for large production volumes that leverage economies of scale. There is nothing wrong with that approach, because it’s the best way to ensure the lowest cost per piece. However, it usually requires large minimum order volumes and a commitment to expensive tooling.

What is the secret to low volume manufacturing success? Is there a difference in the types of raw materials that are used, the way that they’re processed, or the quality of the finished product?