Fictiv
Sourcing Simplified for Custom Manufacturing
- Founded:
- 2013
- Headquarters:
- Oakland, California, USA
- Website:
- https://www.fictiv.com
Instant Quoting
Summary
Fictiv operates a Managed supplier network. Fictiv maintains a highly vetted global network of manufacturing partners across the US, Mexico, China, and India. Fictiv acts as principal and full supply chain manager for custom manufacturing. Core capabilities include CNC Machining, CNC Machining — Electrical Discharge Machining, CNC Machining — Gear hobbing, Injection Molding, 3D Printing — FDM and others using materials like Aluminum (various alloys), Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Steel / Tool Steel. Key certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (company-wide, valid 2024-2027), AS9100D (aerospace — applied via certified manufacturing partners). Minimum order is No minimum order quantity across all processes. 3D printing explicitly states 'No minimum order quantities required.' Production programs also have no stated MOQ floor. with lead times starting at CNC machining: as fast as 1 business day (expedited prototype). 3D printing: as fast as next-day / 24 hours. Injection molding T1 samples: as fast as 10 days. Manual RFQ quotes delivered within 2 business days for complex or production parts. Production programs: six to eight weeks cited in case studies.. Region coverage includes United States (primary market), International (DDP — Delivered Duty Paid program handles customs and tariffs for international orders) (inferred). No public API is available.
Capabilities
| Processes | CNC Machining (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis milling and turning), CNC Machining — Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), CNC Machining — Gear hobbing, Injection Molding (standard, overmolding, insert molding), 3D Printing — FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling), 3D Printing — SLA (Stereolithography), 3D Printing — SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), 3D Printing — MJF (Multi Jet Fusion), 3D Printing — PolyJet, 3D Printing — DLS (Digital Light Synthesis / Carbon), Sheet Metal Fabrication, Die Casting, Compression Molding, Urethane Casting (RTV/room temperature vulcanization), Welding and Assembly |
|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum (various alloys), Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Steel / Tool Steel, Copper, Magnesium, Invar, Kovar, PEEK, Delrin (POM / Acetal), Nylon (PA), PTFE (Teflon), Polycarbonate (PC), ABS, ULTEM (PEI), PETG (FDM), TPU / Elastomers (SLS, FDM), Resins — standard and engineering grade (SLA, DLS), Nylon PA 12 / PA 11 (MJF), PolyJet photopolymers (multi-material), MPU 100 medical-grade material (DLS) |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 (company-wide, valid 2024-2027), AS9100D (aerospace — applied via certified manufacturing partners), IATF 16949:2016 (automotive — applied via certified manufacturing partners), ISO 13485 (medical devices — applied via certified manufacturing partners), SOC 2 Type II (data security — Fictiv entity-level) |
| Finishing | Media blasting (bead blasting), Anodizing (Type II / Type III hardcoat), Black oxide, Electropolishing, Passivation, Powder coating, Nickel plating, Tumble polishing, Vibratory tumbling, Sanding, Painting, Dyeing |
| File Formats | STEP (.stp, .step), SolidWorks (.sldprt), Autodesk Inventor (.ipt), CATIA (.catpart, .catshape, .cgr, .dlv, .exp, .model, .session), PTC Pro/E (.prt), Siemens NX (.prt), JT (.jt), Solid Edge (.par), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b), ACIS (.sat, .sab), 3DXML (.3dxml), Rhinoceros (.3dm), STL (.stl), OBJ (.obj), 3DS (.3ds), COLLADA (.dae), PLY (.ply), PDF (2D drawings only — supplementary to 3D CAD, not standalone) |
| Tolerances | CNC machining with 2D drawing: ±0.01 mm for metals, PEEK, and ULTEM; ±0.05 mm for other plastics. Shaft diameters: as tight as ±0.004 mm. CNC without drawing: ISO 2768 Medium standard. Parts up to 48 inches in length. Injection molding and 3D printing tolerances not specified in public documentation. |
| DFM Feedback | Yes |
Ordering & Commercial
- Minimum Order Quantity
- No minimum order quantity across all processes. 3D printing explicitly states 'No minimum order quantities required.' Production programs also have no stated MOQ floor.
- Lead Time
- CNC machining: as fast as 1 business day (expedited prototype). 3D printing: as fast as next-day / 24 hours. Injection molding T1 samples: as fast as 10 days. Manual RFQ quotes delivered within 2 business days for complex or production parts. Production programs: six to eight weeks cited in case studies.
- Instant Quoting
- Yes
- Pricing Model
- Hybrid quoting model: instant automated pricing for prototype and standard parts (upload CAD, select lead time, receive instant price); manual RFQ engineering review for complex geometries or production programs (quotes within 2 business days). Quote-based only — no published rate card or subscription pricing. Fictiv acts as principal (buyer pays Fictiv; Fictiv manages suppliers). Take rate not publicly disclosed.
- Payment Terms
- Credit card (implied by standard e-commerce flow), Net terms available for approved accounts (specific terms not publicly documented) (inferred), PO via SAP Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Zip integrations (Fictiv Teams enterprise accounts) (inferred)
- Rush Options
- Rush / expedited options available. CNC machining explicitly offers same-day (1-day) delivery for prototype parts. Platform includes a Lead Time Optimizer for balancing speed and cost trade-offs. Specific rush surcharge amounts not published.
Coverage
- Regions Served
- United States (primary market)International (DDP — Delivered Duty Paid program handles customs and tariffs for international orders) (inferred)
- Manufacturing Locations
- United States (Oakland, CA and Phoenix, AZ offices; domestic supplier network)Mexico (Nuevo Leon)China (Guangzhou)India (Bengaluru and Pune)
- Industries Served
- AerospaceAutomotiveConsumer ProductsMedical DevicesRoboticsClimate TechSemiconductoreVTOLDefense (implied by AS9100D certification)
- Volume Range:
- Prototyping through full-scale production. No stated minimum or maximum volumes. Production programs support multi-part BOM management. All processes support single-unit prototypes.
- Focus:
- Both — explicitly supports the full lifecycle from prototype to production scaling. Prototyping: instant quoting available, CNC as fast as 1 business day. Production: a distinct managed service with dedicated program managers, BOM consolidation, multi-region sourcing, supply chain oversight, and PPAP documentation. Fictiv's production service is actively managed with human involvement at every stage.
- IP Protection:
- Customer retains full IP ownership per Terms of Service ('As between you and Fictiv, you own all right, title, and interest in and to your Specifications'). Fictiv receives limited production-only sublicense. NDA Form available via contact page. SOC 2 Type II certified for data security — the only platform in this vertical with this certification. Specific file retention timeline not published publicly.
Platform
- Marketplace Model
- Managed supplier network. Fictiv maintains a highly vetted global network of manufacturing partners across the US, Mexico, China, and India. Fictiv acts as principal and full supply chain manager — customers transact with Fictiv, not directly with manufacturing partners. Fictiv employs on-site manufacturing engineers and dedicated program managers who actively manage sourcing, quality, and logistics. Operates as a direct partner network rather than open marketplace.
- Supplier Vetting
- Stringent auditing and onboarding: initial audits assessing equipment, capacity, and expertise; Statistical Process Control (SPC) evaluation; training on Fictiv quality standards; continuous performance monitoring via weekly scorecards; periodic on-site audits. Fictiv pre-vets job manufacturability before assigning to a manufacturing partner. Work allocation matched to each facility's specific capabilities and current capacity.
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Tiered inspection services: Visual Inspection Reports (complimentary, 3D printing); Dimensional Inspection Reports (no charge, CNC); advanced inspections (CMM, laser scanning, XRF analysis, 3D scanning, ultrasound) for additional fee; FAI and PPAP documentation available. Real-time production visibility with virtual inspection photos. On-site quality engineers at manufacturing partners. Fictiv takes full accountability for part quality; root cause analysis for nonconformances. 95.4% of orders delivered on-time and to-spec (3D printing).
- Order Tracking
- Real-time production visibility dashboard with virtual inspection photos and production status updates during manufacturing. Real-time traceability for pre-ship exception triage. Shipment tracking available. Quality documentation accessible via platform. Fictiv Teams provides team-wide order and quote history, shared workspaces, multi-team controls. No public API for programmatic order status queries. (inferred)
- API Available:
- No
- Account Required:
- Yes
Differentiation
Best For
Hardware companies and enterprise buyers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and robotics who need a fully managed manufacturing partner — not just a quoting engine — with human oversight, quality accountability, multi-region sourcing, and supply chain visibility from prototype through production scale. (inferred)
Key Strengths
- Managed supply chain model — dedicated program managers, on-site manufacturing engineers, proactive quality oversight; Fictiv takes full accountability for part quality
- SOC 2 Type II certified — the only custom manufacturing marketplace in this vertical with this data security certification; critical for IP-sensitive enterprise buyers
- Highest-touch quality control: real-time virtual inspection photos, pre-ship exception triage, CMM and advanced inspection options, FAI and PPAP documentation
- Physical manufacturing presence in four regions: US, Mexico, India, and China — operational oversight capability, not just a digital routing layer
- Broadest process coverage including die casting and compression molding — not offered by most competitors
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) program handles tariffs, customs, and cross-border logistics end-to-end
- No minimum order quantity across all processes — single prototype to full production
- Enterprise P2P integrations: SAP Ariba, Coupa, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Zip (via Fictiv Teams)
- Tighter CNC tolerances: ±0.01 mm for metals with drawing (vs. Xometry standard ±0.127 mm)
Known Limitations
- No public developer API — cannot programmatically query quotes or order status; not suitable for autonomous agent-driven ordering (inferred)
- Hybrid quoting: complex parts and production programs require manual RFQ with ~2 business day turnaround — slower than Xometry's immediate AI quote for all parts
- Pricing is opaque — no published rate card; no anonymous price comparison without account and CAD upload
- Account required before any quoting — no guest pricing
- Supplier network size not publicly disclosed; likely smaller than Xometry's 10,000+ active partners (inferred)
- Premium managed-service model likely carries price premium over self-serve platforms (inferred)
- Geographic delivery coverage for international orders not fully documented beyond DDP program (inferred)
- ITAR registration status not confirmed in public documentation; Fictiv entity's own ITAR registration is unconfirmed (inferred)
- Trustpilot review data limited: 4.4/5 from 33 reviews as of research date — insufficient sample for statistical confidence