Our Services

Fast product development, efficient manufacturing

At MetShape, we specialize in the full lifecycle of micro metal parts production using Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) — from early-stage prototyping to high-quality, scalable manufacturing. Whether you're validating a concept or scaling for market, our services are designed to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and deliver accuracy.

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Product Development

Design. Validate. Innovate.

Looking to explore the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) for micro metal parts? Our Product Development service is tailored to help you do just that — with speed, flexibility, and deep technical expertise.

We work closely with you to optimize part design, validate technology fit, and perform functional testing — so you can move confidently from concept to readiness.

What we offer:

> Expert design for AM: Optimize geometry and performance for LMM

> Fast iterations: Receive prototypes in under 2 weeks

> No tooling: No high upfront tooling costs or long lead times

> Proven performance: Part testing and validation included

> AM consultation: Find out if LMM is the right fit for your application

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Manufacturing at Scale

Efficiency. Flexibility. Repeatability.

Our manufacturing services produce your micro metal parts with consistent quality—whether you need tens, thousands, or more.

By enabling single-step production of complex geometries, we eliminate multi-step processes and reduce per-unit costs.

We support you from low-volume to full-scale manufacturing, with robust process and quality control and fast delivery.


What we offer:

> Low cost per part: Print complex geometries in one go

> Flexible production volumes: Scale seamlessly with demand

> End-to-end expertise: From design handoff to delivery

> Repeatable quality: Reliable results through tight process control

> Short lead times: Efficient turnaround without sacrificing accuracy

Our expertise

  • We provide specialized services in sinter-based additive manufacturing, focusing on high-accuracy small and micro metal parts.

    As experts in lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), we enable fast, flexible prototyping and offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional manufacturing methods—delivering components that meet your specifications without the need for costly and time-consuming tooling, and often eliminating the need for post-processing.

  • We provide specialized support in application and metal material development, with a focus on enabling innovative solutions through close collaboration with our customers.

    Leveraging our expertise in lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), we work hand-in-hand with clients to develop materials tailored to their specific requirements—unlocking new design possibilities and supporting the development of customized, high-performance applications.

  • Are you considering switching to additive manufacturing for a specific part and curious about potential cost savings? Or do you need guidance on identifying the best candidates for AM?

    With our expertise in lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), we help you evaluate whether AM is the right solution, optimize your designs, validate processes, and prepare your production for seamless scalability.

  • Ensuring that new manufacturing methods deliver consistent, high-quality results is critical. Our technology validation services help you confirm that your designs, materials, and processes perform as expected in real-world applications.

    Leveraging our expertise in lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), we conduct rigorous testing, quality checks, and process assessments — giving you confidence that your parts meet specifications, comply with industry standards, and are ready for scalable production.

  • Achieving the right surface quality and mechanical properties is key for micro metal parts. We provide surface optimization through electropolishing, sandblasting, vibratory grinding, and electroplating, as well as hardening to enhance mechanical performance — ensuring your parts are precise, durable, and ready for demanding applications.

What our customers say

  • MetShape enabled the development of critical micro metal parts for our medical device

    Implican BV

  • MetShape’s expertise was key in producing critical centrifugal pump components for our rocket.

    Warr Rocketry

  • MetShape enabled us to bring innovation to space with complex 3D printed micro metal structures

    Student team / ISS Research Lab Program

Need fast micro metal prototypes, help developing a material for your application, or expert advice on cutting costs with additive manufacturing?

Share your project with us—we’re ready to help.

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Get in touch.

Let’s talk. It all starts with a simple conversation. Need fast micro metal prototypes? Want expert advice to see if this technology fits your needs? Thinking about switching manufacturing methods to cut costs? We’d love to hear about your project and explore how we can help.