Showcase Innovations
How Showcase Innovations Streamlined Tool Production with MFGShowcase Innovations
Chris Phillips is an innovator in the glass industry, specializing in tools for shower door installers. He designs and manufactures his own tools, balancing growing demand and quality concerns before discovering MFG.
Chris Phillips
Founder
Showcase Innovations
“I was really surprised by how many quotes I got and how professional everyone was. MFG made it easy to connect with suppliers and saved me time, so I could focus on designing instead of 3D printing everything myself. I’m excited to keep using it as I grow my catalog.”
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More Quotes Received
Before MFG
Chris struggled with limited sourcing options, relying on expensive domestic CNC machining and clunky platforms with minimal service and slow communication. He often got just 2–3 quotes, with higher prices. Managing production was time-consuming, and smaller production runs were difficult to source locally.
The Solution: MFG’s Platform
More competitive quotes — Chris received 10+ quotes per project, expanding his supplier options and improving pricing visibility.
The Results
- Streamlined Communication: The platform’s messaging and proactive support eliminated the frustrating back-and-forth Chris had experienced in the past.
- Efficient Sampling and Ordering: Quick sample requests and short-run orders allowed him to validate designs and scale production without relying on 3D printing every part himself.
- Time Savings and Focus on Innovation: MFG’s ease of use and supplier professionalism exceeded expectations, freeing up time for Chris to concentrate on product development.
Why They Needed to Switch to MFG
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Ease of use: After a quick Google search, MFG stood out as a user-friendly and effective platform.
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Better sourcing experience: More quotes, better prices, and professional suppliers improved his confidence in outsourcing.
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Proactive customer support: The MFG team’s immediate assistance made the process smoother than previous platforms.
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Flexibility: MFG enabled smaller production runs and quicker turnaround, critical for an innovator balancing time and quality.
And They’re Not The Only Ones…
Christini Technologies
Needed a platform that would allow them to understand price and quality comparisons.
DESHAZO
Needed to find manufacturers capable of making parts fast at extreme quality standards.
Everyware
Was looking for a more economically feasable way to source custom parts.