MFG.com

What MFG.com is

MFG.com is a web marketplace that connects engineers, purchasers, and industrial designers with manufacturers worldwide for custom metal, plastic, and rubber parts. Buyers can send one request for quote (RFQ) to multiple manufacturers matched by location, capabilities, and certifications, then compare the resulting quotes in a single dashboard. Suppliers need paid MFG membership to submit quotes for marketplace RFQs. MFG lists Professional Package access as pay-per-RFQ, with RFQ details redacted until full access is purchased; Premium Package access provides full RFQ details for jobs matching subscribed capability categories.

Buyers can upload or create purchase orders in MFG. After accepting an order, suppliers can provide real-time part status updates. Electronic NDAs let buyers control supplier access to RFQ files, including a setting that requires buyer approval before access is granted. MFG's standard NDA limits suppliers' use of RFQ files and data to quoting and manufacturing and bars external sharing. Quote Assist analyzes a manufacturer's pricing, capabilities, and materials to produce estimates that can be reviewed and edited. Buyers can pay invoices through MFG using Stripe; MFG says it can verify the payment record if a dispute arises. It also provides instructions for connecting an account to QuickBooks Online, which requires an existing Intuit subscription. Account validation requires a company logo and website link, and MFG reviews buyer RFQs before releasing them to suppliers. Pricing is on request.

Who it suits

MFG.com suits engineers, purchasers, and industrial designers sourcing custom metal, plastic, or rubber parts through manufacturer quotes. Manufacturers seeking those jobs may use its paid membership to submit RFQ quotes; MFG Materials is available exclusively to paid suppliers.

Limits

Professional Package access is pay-per-RFQ, and RFQ details are redacted until full access is purchased. Premium Package provides full RFQ details only for jobs matching subscribed capability categories. Supplier quoting and MFG Materials require paid membership.

Getting started

1. Open the MFG.com website.
2. Provide a company logo and website link for account validation.
3. Submit a buyer RFQ, which MFG reviews before releasing it to suppliers.
4. Choose applicable package access; supplier quoting requires paid membership.
5. Connect QuickBooks Online if needed, using an existing Intuit subscription.

Verdict

Choose MFG.com if you source custom parts and want to reach multiple matched manufacturers through RFQs, compare quotes, and manage purchase orders. Manufacturers can use paid membership to quote on marketplace RFQs. MFG Materials is available exclusively to paid suppliers. Pricing is on request, so buyers and suppliers should check package access and terms with MFG.