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Fictiv Officially Joins MISUMI

In a move set to reshape the future of manufacturing, Fictiv has officially joined the MISUMI Group Inc., a global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry. This strategic union marks a major milestone in Fictiv’s mission to simplify sourcing and accelerate innovation through digital transformation—and it promises powerful new capabilities for engineering and […]

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Fictiv Joins MISUMI to Power the Next Generation of Digital Manufacturing

The AI Leader in Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Joins MISUMI to Build a Global Manufacturing Platform for Engineering and Supply Chain Organizations San Francisco, CA — June 18, 2025 — Fictiv, a global manufacturing and supply chain technology company, today announced it has officially joined the MISUMI Group Inc., a leading global supplier of […]

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Fictiv to Join MISUMI: Unlocking the World’s Creative Potential Together

Building The Future Of Manufacturing & Supply Chains April 17, 2025 Today we announced another milestone on our journey – we have signed a deal to be acquired by MISUMI. The deal is subject to regulatory review, and Fictiv will join MISUMI after closing. When we founded Fictiv over 10 years ago, we envisioned a world […]

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Understanding Section 232 Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Shipments

Global trade policies are evolving quickly. It’s essential that importers and manufacturers stay informed. Fictiv’s team is dedicated to helping you navigate changes and strengthen your supply chain. What Are Section 232 Tariffs? Section 232 tariffs are trade measures imposed by the U.S. government under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which […]

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Fictiv Launches Production Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions to Navigate Tariff Challenges

Trusted global manufacturing leader mitigates tariff challenges, boosts business scalability, and meets surging demand for top-tier, complex production services San Francisco, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – Fictiv, a global leader in supply chain and manufacturing has unveiled a significant expansion of its capabilities with the introduction of its Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions. Fictiv […]

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Fictiv Honored as 2024 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, August 6, 2024 – Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, is proud to announce that it has been named a 2024 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain. This prestigious industry award recognizes Fictiv’s outstanding supply chain services that help customers simplify sourcing for custom mechanical parts and assemblies from early stage prototyping […]

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Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing Quick Start Guide

Rapid prototyping is a crucial tool for developing a new product or enhancing an existing one. It can be used to make, test, and refine different design choices at speed. Since the process is iterative, it provides an accelerated path to the best design solution. This saves product designers a lot of time by testing […]

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Fictiv Launches ChatGPT-Powered Materials.AI™

Industry-first AI assistant helps engineers choose the right manufacturing material for their projects. SAN FRANCISCO, February 6, 2024 – Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, today announced the release of Materials.AI™, an industry-first AI assistant powered by ChatGPT that helps mechanical engineers quickly and easily navigate material options for their manufacturing needs. Materials.AI is powered by […]

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Introducing Materials.AI: Your AI Assistant for Material Selection

With advances in material science and manufacturing technologies like 3D printing, it can be overwhelming (not to mention time-consuming) to find the right material for your project needs. That’s why we created Materials.AI: a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence assistant, powered by ChatGPT and Fictiv’s expansive manufacturing database, to help you navigate the complex landscape of plastic […]

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Fictiv Expands Global Manufacturing Network to Include Sheet Metal, Die Casting, Compression Molding

Customers can now access more capabilities and capacity for expanded production methods, simplifying custom mechanical sourcing. SAN FRANCISCO, January 16, 2024 – Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, announced today a significant expansion of its production manufacturing capabilities, adding Sheet Metal, Die Casting, and Compression Molding to its global network and AI-powered quote-to-order platform. With these […]