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Fictiv Launches Nearshoring Solution for Production Injection Molding

OEMs can now source economical steel tools manufactured overseas and shipped to Mexico for reliable, nearshore production—seamlessly through Fictiv’s global manufacturing network. SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 — Fictiv, a global manufacturing company, today announced a new hybrid injection molding solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who need the best possible tooling craftsmanship for reliable […]

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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 […]

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Fictiv Adds Carbon DLS™ to 3D Printing Service

SAN FRANCISCO, November 15, 2023 – Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, today announced the addition of Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS) technology to its catalog of on-demand 3D printing services in the USA. This new offering follows a major 3D printing service expansion giving customers access to industrial additive solutions fit for advanced […]

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Fictiv Expands Its Global Manufacturing Network into Mexico

Monterrey, Mexico, October 31, 2023 – Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, is proud to announce the addition of Mexico to its global network of manufacturing partners. This supply chain expansion provides customers with more production options in North America to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruption and deliver fast, on-demand manufacturing services […]

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Fictiv Launches Major USA 3D Printing Service Expansion

Newly expanded capabilities, advanced configuration options, and a significant pricing reduction delivers full-suite additive manufacturing capabilities for prototyping & production in the USA. SAN FRANCISCO, October 17, 2023 – Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, today announced a series of exciting new updates to its 3D printing service in order to meet the needs […]

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Fictiv Names Andy Sherman as General Manager for USA Manufacturing

Sherman will lead Fictiv’s USA manufacturing operations, supporting demand for on-shoring and production-level capabilities. San Francisco, October 3, 2023 – Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing,  today announced the appointment of Andy Sherman to General Manager, USA.  This appointment comes in response to customer demand for on-shore and hybrid manufacturing solutions to mitigate supply […]

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2023 Autumn Holidays Overseas: How to Mitigate Manufacturing Delays

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a widely celebrated holiday throughout Asia and is fast approaching. This festival celebrates the end of the autumn harvest and is similar to Thanksgiving in the US. This year, the festival falls on September 29th.   Additionally, October 2nd through the 6th in mainland China is National Day Golden Week, which celebrates […]

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Fictiv’s 2023 Sustainability in Manufacturing Survey Finds 36% of Leaders Face Barriers in Funding & Planning to Reach Sustainability Goals

Manufacturers increasingly agree sustainability is a priority but are still struggling to meet gaps in technology and measurement to meet new standards headed into 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, September 19, 2023 — Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today the release of new survey data focused on sustainability in manufacturing, conducted in partnership with […]