From RFQ to delivery, without the friction.
An AI-assisted workflow built around verification, anonymity, and direct settlement. Buyers stay anonymous until acceptance. Shops only see jobs they can actually run.
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Post a job
Submit an RFQ in plain language or use our guided form. No drawings yet — just material, dimensions, quantity, tolerances, certs, and delivery.
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AI structures your RFQ
Our intake AI normalizes free-form input into a machine-readable spec so shops can quote like-for-like — without re-keying.
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AI matches verified shops
Only shops with the right capability, capacity, and verification tier are surfaced. No spam blasts to the whole directory.
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Review anonymous quotes
Shops appear as handles only (e.g., FabShop-447) with badges, ratings, lead time, and price. Compare on the work — not the logo.
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Accept + pay 10% engagement fee
Pay a non-refundable 10% engagement fee via Stripe on the accepted preliminary price. This commits both sides to the deal.
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Identities reveal + Data Room opens
Buyer and vendor identities are exchanged. An encrypted, buyer-controlled Data Room opens with view-only access by default.
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Vendor signs NDA, submits final quote
The vendor signs a Data Room NDA, reviews drawings (DXF/STEP/PDF) under permission, and confirms or revises into a final quote.
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Direct milestone payments + ratings
Buyer pays the vendor directly (wire or CC) on agreed milestones. After delivery, both sides rate each other — permanently.
Three milestone splits. Pick what fits the job.
Vendors select a preferred model on their quote. Final terms are settled directly between buyer and vendor before work begins.
40% on PO, 40% at material/cut release, 20% on delivery. The market default — balanced risk for both sides.
30% on PO, 30% mid-production, 40% on accepted delivery. Heavier acceptance weighting for first-time engagements.
50% on PO, 25% mid-production, 25% on delivery. Used when the shop carries significant upfront material cost.
Fabmaster collects a flat 10% engagement fee at acceptance. All milestone payments flow directly between buyer and vendor — Fabmaster never holds job funds.
Post a job or list your shop.
Buyers receive verified quotes in days. Shops only see jobs they can run. Start in minutes.