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How Hardware Startups Avoid Tooling Debt With MaaS Platforms
Ever wondered how hardware startups bring products to market without spending tens of thousands on injection molds? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms like Fictiv and Xometry, which let startups get custom parts in days with zero tooling commitment. Using the real-world example of an ag-tech company building a portable soil sensor, they break down the cost math: $12 per unit via CNC machining vs. $3 per unit for injection molding, but with a $35,000 mold investment that didn't make sense for a 500-unit pilot. They discuss when to use MaaS…
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