What is Vendra Marketplace?
Vendra Marketplace connects engineers and procurement teams with vetted US manufacturers for custom parts made in the United States. The platform supports CNC machining (3-, 4-, and 5-axis), turning, wire and sinker EDM, surface grinding, and precision lathe work.
Users can upload CAD files (STP/STEP, IGES, SLDPRT, CATPART) and 2D drawings to receive automated feedback on manufacturability and cost drivers and submit RFQs. Vendra enables direct collaboration with shops and manages finishing and assembly services such as anodize, plating, heat treat, and hardware installation, plus inspection deliverables like CMM reports and FAIRs.
Security and compliance features include ITAR registration, alignment with NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP-authorized AWS GovCloud hosting, AES-256 encryption, and mandatory supplier NDAs. The marketplace supports regulated sectors including defense, aerospace, and med‑tech and accepts customer-specific NDAs and compliance requirements.
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Vendra Marketplace's key features
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Instant CAD/technical drawing upload with automated design-for-manufacturability feedback and cost-driver identification
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Automated matching to vetted US manufacturers based on tooling, capacity, and process requirements
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Built-in collaboration workflow to work directly with shops through quoting, revisions, and production (no intermediary sales rep)
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Enterprise-grade security and compliance: ITAR registration, NIST 800-171, AWS GovCloud/FedRAMP infrastructure, AES-256 encryption, and mandatory supplier NDAs
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Support for multiple manufacturing processes and inspection reports (CNC 3/4/5-axis, EDM, finishing/assembly, injection molding, 3D printing, PCB/sheet metal) and secure file format support (STP/STEP, IGES, SLDPRT, DWG, PDF, etc.)
Vendra Marketplace use cases
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Source ITAR-compliant CNC machined aerospace or defense components by uploading CAD files to Vendra Marketplace, getting automated manufacturability feedback, issuing secure RFQs to vetted US shops, and consolidating quotes for procurement approval
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Streamline procurement for engineering teams by matching designs with onshore manufacturers, coordinating finishing and inspection services, managing quotes and supplier communications in one secure platform compliant with regulated-industry requirements
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Accelerate prototype-to-production cycles by using Vendra to validate part manufacturability, rapidly compare multiple vendor bids, select a qualified shop for small-batch precision parts, and coordinate finishing/assembly without exposing sensitive files
Who is it for?
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Manufacturing engineers
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Procurement managers
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Quote managers
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Engineering students
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Diy hobbyists