From Prototype to Production, for Founders.
Most hardware startups stall between a working prototype and a product you can build a thousand times. That gap is exactly what we do.
Micro Tool Engineering helps hardware and medical device founders turn a design into a real, repeatable product. We review your design for manufacturability, machine documented prototypes, and scale the same process into production, all in one family-owned, FDA-registered shop in Riviera Beach, Florida.
Three steps. One partner.
DFM review
An engineer reviews your design for manufacturability, cost drivers, tolerances, and materials before you spend on parts. You leave with a clear, buildable plan.
Prototype sprint
Machined first articles in real production materials, inspected and documented, so you can test, pitch, or submit with confidence.
Pilot → production
The same programs, fixtures, and inspection plan scale into repeat production. No re-qualifying a new supplier when you grow.
A startup story we lived.
We've done it before
A urologist and his son's startup became a C.R. Bard acquisition, and we were the manufacturer the deal depended on.
FDA registered since 2004
Medical founders get a supplier that already works under FDA registration, traceability, and supplier audits.
Made in Florida
No overseas lead times, language barriers, or tariffs. Visit the shop, meet the machinists, see your part made.
One partner, whole lifecycle
Prototypes, production, assembly, and repair under one roof, so knowledge about your product never leaves the building.
From two founders to an acquisition.
Is MTE right for you?
We're selective so we can go deep with the founders we take on. Here's where we're at our best.
- Durable, reusable, or precision products (medical devices especially)
- A path to repeat production, not a single one-off
- A budget for real, documented prototypes
- You want a long-term manufacturing partner, not the cheapest bid
- Very high-volume disposable or injection-molded parts
- Projects that only ever need one quick, low-cost prototype
- Parts where documentation and tolerance don't matter
Founder questions.
Do you work with early-stage startups?
Yes, when the product is a good fit: durable or precision hardware with a path to repeat production. Our medical device work started with a two-person startup.
Can you help if I only have a sketch?
Tell us about it. We can review early concepts, but you'll typically need CAD before machining. We can point you to design partners if you need one.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. Send yours and we'll sign it before you share drawings.
Do you do injection molding?
No. We're a precision machining shop (CNC, Swiss, EDM, 3D printing, assembly). Machining is ideal for prototypes, pilot runs, and durable production parts.
What budget should I expect?
Most projects we take on start around $5,000. Tell us your range in the form and we'll recommend the right starting point.