Ponoko
Online on-demand manufacturing service for laser-cut metal and plastic parts, with 3D printing, injection molding and PCB fabrication and assembly, quoted online in seconds.
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What they do
Ponoko is an online custom manufacturing service that takes a design file and returns a quoted part, with same-day delivery in the Bay Area and same-day shipping worldwide for qualifying orders. Its laser studio is in Oakland, California.
The core offer is laser cutting and engraving of metal and plastic sheet, with bending and tapping, across more than 250 metals and 200 plus engineering grade materials. The site also lists photo chemical machining, 3D printing, injection molding and custom PCB fabrication and assembly.
Orders carry no minimum order quantity and no setup fee, with online DFM checks and instant quotes. The company states a 99.3 percent precision part quality record across more than 2 million laser-cut parts.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
Sheet metal
Fiber laser cutting and engraving, bending and tapping, using more than 250 metals.
Injection molding
Injection molding listed among the on-demand prototyping and production technologies.
3D printing
3D printing listed among the on-demand prototyping and production technologies.
PCB fabrication
Custom printed circuit board fabrication listed among the on-demand technologies.
PCB assembly
Custom printed circuit board assembly listed among the on-demand technologies.
Commercial terms
Cost tier $$$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
US online on-demand manufacturer with instant quotes and same-day delivery for prototypes and production runs, which matches the domestic quick-turn and mid-volume tier.
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China-based online PCB platform with instant quoting, 24-hour production and worldwide delivery.
Sources
Not verified
- HQ city
- certifications
- ITAR status
Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.