Turning Ideas Into Reality

From Concept to Prototype to Production

From Concept to Prototype to Production

Prickly Pear Prototypes is a precision machine shop specializing in CNC machining, prototype development, and low-volume production.

Located Onsite at ProtoTown, we serve as the on-site model shop helping entrepreneurs, engineers, and startups transform ideas into tangible products. Whether it's machining a critical prototype component, producing a small production run, 3D printing a concept model, or fabricating a quick fixture, our goal is to help move projects from concept to reality.

While our primary focus is precision CNC machining, we understand that every product starts as an idea. We enjoy working alongside innovators during the early stages of development and helping solve manufacturing challenges before they become production problems.

Who We Are

    • Precision CNC Machining

    • Prototype Development

    • Low-Volume Production

    • Engineering Plastics Machining

    • Aluminum, Stainless, Brass & Titanium Components

    • 3D Printing Support

    • Light Fabrication & Model Making

  • As the on-site model shop for ProtoTown, we help resident startups and inventors quickly iterate designs, build prototypes, and solve manufacturing challenges. From a sketch on a napkin to a finished machined component, we're proud to help bring new products to life.

    • Fast response times

    • Prototype-focused mindset

    • Design for Manufacturability feedback

    • Tight-tolerance machining

    • ITAR Registered

    • CMMC Level 1 Compliant

    • Small-shop responsiveness

    • Access to additional manufacturing capacity through our partner network

    • Semiconductor

    • Energy & Nuclear

    • Aerospace & Defense

    • Medical Devices

    • Robotics & Automation

    • Research & Development