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Break the mold.

OPEX is calling on innovators ready to ditch tooling and launch production of injection-molding equivalent parts — at a pilot rate 50% below standard quotes.

5 seats open
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Why join

A shortcut to production, on our dime.

50% pilot discount

Access production-grade plastic parts at half the standard quote.

Certified materials

UL-94 HB, ISO 10993, no layer lines, 100% functional.

Skip the tooling

No molds, no MOQs, no capex. Ship parts, not projects.

Case study spotlight

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Is this for you?

Built for ambitious parts.

We're focused on serial production of small, complex, high-value plastic parts — the ones injection molding forces you to compromise on.

  • Part < 25 cm³
  • Annual volume > 1,000 units
  • Complex geometry
  • Innovative (no commodities)
  • Open to a case study
Target industries
Automotive

Sensor housings, connector clips, under-hood brackets

Defense

Ruggedized enclosures, drone frames, optics mounts

Industrial

End-effectors, jigs, robotic grippers, wear parts

Medical

Surgical guides, device housings, ISO 10993 fixtures

Aerospace

Cabin interior clips, ducting, UAV structural parts

Microelectronics

Chip trays, ESD-safe housings, precision connectors

Selection criteria

30 points. 5 winners.

Applications are scored against the criteria below. We select on fit, not first-come-first-served.

10 pt
8 pt
5 pt
4 pt
3 pt
10
Technical fit
8
Volume
5
Innovation
4
Timeline
3
Industry

Timeline

Applications open now.

Open until 01/2027

Time remaining to apply for a pilot seat.

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  1. 01

    Apply

    Submit your part specs and case-study intent through the form below.

  2. 02

    Review

    Ongoing scoring against the 30-point rubric — response within 2 weeks.

  3. 03

    Kickoff

    Selected teams receive a custom project plan and pilot-rate quote.

Apply

Secure your seat.

Tell us about your part. We'll respond within two weeks with a scoring result and, if selected, a pilot-rate project plan.

Participation is voluntary and non-binding. OPEX MFG may modify or cancel the program at any time. Full T&Cs at opexmfg.com.