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Machine Research
AI-based CAD analysis and quoting software for CNC machine shops
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Pricing
- Quote only
- Target size
- small plants
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About Machine Research
Machine Research is an estimating and quoting platform for CNC and precision machine shops. The vendor's site describes a machine-learning engine that analyzes 3D CAD and drawing files to generate programming, setup, and run time estimates. Other documented features include ShapeSearch for finding geometrically similar parts, automated RFQ capture from website and email, and a centralized part library for files, quotes, revisions, and communications.
The vendor's site states the product was built inside a working CNC shop and is designed for small to mid-sized CNC and precision machine shops. It describes ITAR registration, CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance, and hosting on AWS GovCloud, and states an audit for FedRAMP Moderate is underway. Deployment is not described in terms of on-premise versus hosted infrastructure beyond the GovCloud hosting mention, and no desktop client is mentioned.
The pricing page asks visitors to submit their information to receive pricing or to book a demo, and states there are no long-term contracts. No specific price figures are given. The site lists integrations with QuickBooks, JobBOSS², ProShop ERP, and Fulcrum, but does not describe how these integrations function technically. Supported file formats include STEP, CATIA, X_T, SLDPRT, CATPART, X_B, SAT, SAB, IPT, PRT, PAR, JT, IGS, and PDF drawings.
Machine Research screenshots
Quote pricing view with cost summary and quantity breaksScreenshot: Machine Research, from machineresearch.com 
Parts list with thumbnails, customer and part name columnsScreenshot: Machine Research, from machineresearch.com 
Shape search with similar parts and quote status listedScreenshot: Machine Research, from machineresearch.com
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Machine Research at a glance
| Headquarters | USA |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Pricing model | Quote only |
| Pricing (as reported) | quote |
| Target size | small manufacturers |
| Industries | CNC machining, Precision machining, Aerospace and defense |
| Integrations | QuickBooks, JobBOSS², ProShop ERP, Fulcrum |
Pricing and facts as reported by the vendor or public listings, checked when this profile was researched. Source: machineresearch.com.
Pros and cons
What works
- Analyzes 3D CAD files (STEP, CATIA, X_T, SLDPRT, and others) to generate estimates
- Includes ShapeSearch to find geometrically similar parts and reuse prior costing data
- Supports automated RFQ capture from website and email
- Documents ITAR registration and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance on AWS GovCloud
What does not
- Pricing is not published; buyers must submit information or book a demo to get a quote
- Integration details with QuickBooks, JobBOSS², ProShop ERP, and Fulcrum are not described beyond naming them
- Deployment model is not fully described beyond GovCloud hosting
Who Machine Research is best for
Small to mid-sized CNC and precision machine shops, including defense and aerospace shops needing ITAR/CMMC-compliant quoting.
Compared in
- Best Product Costing Software for Manufacturing
AI quoting for CNC shops that prices parts from 3D CAD files
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