How Fictiv Works

See exactly how Fictiv works, start to finish

From CAD upload to delivered parts, here's every stage, every tool, and every engineer standing behind your build. No guessing what happens next.

See exactly how Fictiv works, start to finish

Fictiv At A Glance

Four steps—from file to delivery

Design step: upload CAD for instant feedback

1. Design

Instant DFM feedback, AI-guided material selection, and auto-generated drawings — before you spend a dollar.

Quote step: order total with DFM feedback

2. Quote

Instant pricing, engineer-reviewed RFQs on complex ones, plus a lead time optimizer to trade speed for cost.

Make step: CNC machine producing a part

3. Make

AI-driven job matching, engineer-confirmed sourcing with quality oversight in the factory.

Deliver step: inspected and boxed part ready to ship

4. Deliver

Real-time order tracking, virtual inspection photos before parts ship, and full duty disclosure on international orders.

Stage 1 · Design

Expert design review

Upload 3D models for instant manufacturability feedback, with Fictiv engineers’ in-depth DFM for complex parts.

  • Instant DFM feedback — design tips on upload, engineer review for complex programs
  • Materials.AI — instant material recommendations
  • 2D Drawing Generator — no drawing? One is created from your model
  • Drawing Annotation Tool — mark critical callouts in the browser
Expert design review in the Fictiv platform
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Stage 2 · Quote

Get pricing in minutes

Parts priced instantly across processes, materials, finishes, and quantities; complex parts route to an RFQ with engineering review — most returned within 2 business days.

  • Real-time lead time optimizer — dial the price up or down against your delivery date
  • See every process side by side — CNC, 3D printing, and casting, with material alternates compared at a glance
  • Landed cost upfront — international orders show duties and shipping before you commit, no surprises

Stage 3 · Make

AI matches the factory. Engineers own the outcome.

Orders match against vetted partners’ demonstrated capabilities, confirmed by on-site manufacturing engineers. Never a bidding pool — one accountable partner per order.

  • Full package at checkout — CAD, drawings, and specs go straight to the manufacturing center
  • Deep engineering on demand — mold design, FEA, BOM consolidation, NPI readiness
  • Quality checked in-process — exceptions triaged before parts ever ship
Fictiv manufacturing engineers reviewing a part with in-process quality check
Fictiv order tracking with inspection status and shipment progress

Stage 4 · Deliver

Watch your parts move — duties and customs handled

Real-time visibility from production to delivery: virtual inspection photos before shipping, exception triage while there’s still time to act.

  • Virtual inspection photos — see your actual parts before they leave the factory
  • DDP + Importer of Record — customs, tariffs, and compliance handled
  • Inspection reports stored on the order

Built for teams

One account. All company parts.

Dynamic Search

Find any order by file name, PO number, order ID, purchaser, quote owner, or email.

Parts Library

Every part your team has ordered, with its validated configuration — reorders start from known-good specs.

Document repository

Quality docs, DFM records, design files, invoices, and inspection reports — centralized, audit-ready.

Fictiv Features · Video Series

See the platform tools in action

Fictiv Features video: Parts Library

Episode 01

Parts Library

Reorder from validated specs in one click.

Watch the Parts Library demo
Fictiv Features video: Drawing Annotation Tool

Episode 02

Drawing Annotation Tool

Mark critical callouts directly in the browser.

Watch the Drawing Annotation demo
Fictiv Features video: Materials AI

Episode 03

Materials.AI

Material selection from a plain-language brief.

Watch the Materials.AI demo

40M+

Parts Delivered

95.4%

Quality Success Rating

250+

Vetted Partners

5

Global Regions

Quick Answers

How Fictiv works: FAQ

How fast can I get a quote?

Standard CNC, 3D printing, and injection molding quotes price instantly from a 3D CAD upload. Complex parts route to an RFQ reviewed by a manufacturing engineer — most within 2 business days.

What if I only have a 2D drawing — or no drawing at all?

No drawing? Our 2D Drawing Generator creates one from your 3D model automatically, and the Drawing Annotation Tool lets you mark up critical callouts right in the browser.

How does Fictiv choose who manufactures my part?

Orders are matched against vetted partners' demonstrated capabilities and confirmed by on-site manufacturing engineers — never a bidding pool, and always one accountable partner per order.

What does DDP shipping mean for international orders?

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means Fictiv acts as Importer of Record, handling customs, tariffs, and compliance so your parts arrive with no surprise costs.

Can my whole team use one account?

Yes — one account gives your whole team dynamic search across every order, a shared parts library, and a centralized document repository.

Can Fictiv scale from prototype to production?

Yes. The same platform and manufacturing network support you from a single prototype through high-volume production, with pricing, quality, and lead times validated at every stage.

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CAD In Hand

You have a part ready

Start a quote and see this whole workflow with your own geometry — add your CAD in the platform, price in minutes.

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Evaluating Suppliers

Scoping a program

Enterprise integrations, AVL onboarding, consolidated purchasing — start with a specialist.

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