Estimating & Quoting Software Built for Machine Shops
Machine Research helps CNC and precision shops turn RFQs into accurate, consistent quotes — fast.
Built by a Machine Shop, for Machine Shops
Machine Research is an AI-powered estimating and quoting platform designed specifically for CNC and precision machine shops.
It replaces spreadsheets, inbox chaos, and tribal knowledge with a single, secure system for pricing parts consistently and responding to RFQs faster.
Mirror your workflows, machines, and pricing logic — without sacrificing consistency or profitability.
Use machine learning to get estimates in seconds, send quotes in minutes, and that fine-tunes to your shop.
Machine Research is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliant & ITAR registered, ready to support new cybersecurity standards.
"Machine Research has transformed our quoting process by replacing manual guesswork with automated, data-driven CAD analysis. This shift has slashed our response times by 60% while ensuring every bid is perfectly aligned with our true manufacturing costs."
We’ve had a great experience with Machine Research. The ability to read STEP models directly saves us a significant amount of time and improves accuracy right from the start. It’s become a valuable tool for verifying run times and generating quick, reliable quotes. It has streamlined our front-end process and helps us respond to customers faster with more confidence.
"Since we've started using Machine Research, the impact on our business has been a game changer. We’re winning more jobs, all because we can quote faster and more accurately. Our business has grown, and it’s because of the software."
"Machine Research has been an invaluable, ITAR-compliant tool—helping us quote faster, stay organized and win more work.”
"Not only have we significantly decreased our turn times on estimating jobs and generating quotes with Machine Research, but we’ve increased our accuracy rates, we’re far more organized and confident in our pricing, and we send quotes that look professional within minutes."
“We needed a way to generate accurate quotes and stay organized without the complexity or high cost of traditional systems. Machine Research made quoting accessible from day one - it’s easy to use, the team listens, and filled a critical gap as we built our shop from the ground up.”
“What used to take 30 minutes now takes about 10. Building the quote is straightforward and easy.”
“Before Machine Research, quoting lived in our owner’s head and in endless Excel sheets. Now it’s organized, consistent, and our quotes look sharp and professional.”
Quote Faster & Win More Profitable Business
Designed alongside working machine shops. Grounded in real estimating workflows. Built to evolve as your shop grows.
Faster Quotes. Stronger Margins. No Guesswork.
Everything you need to organize, estimate, price, and send professional quotes—fast.
3D CAD Viewer
Upload CAD, PDFs, or Drawing Files, Individually or in Batches
Supported File Types: CATIA, X_T, SLDPRT, CATPART, STEP, X_B, SAT, SAB, IPT, PRT, PAR, JT, IGS.
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ShapeSearch
Search for Similar Parts With ShapeSearch
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SECURE RFQ MANAGEMENT
Capture Every Opportunity, Faster
Automatically bring every customer request from your website or email into one secure, organized place—no more lost files or manual re-entry.
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PART LIBRARY SOFTWARE
Organize Job Files in One Secure Place
Every part, drawing, file, quote, communication and revision stored in one ITAR/CMMC-compliant system—never hunt down or lose track again.
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AI ESTIMATING FOR MACHINE SHOPS
From 3D Model to Estimate—In a Split Second
Powered by AI and machine learning, Machine Research scans CAD models to generate instant time estimates and costs for programming, setup, and production times.
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CAPTURE TRIBAL KNOWLEDGE
Work Together, Share Knowledge, Quote Faster
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QUOTE FASTER
RFQs Move Fast — Now Your Quotes Can Too
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How It Works
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Why do shops love Machine Research?
Modern Technology, Built by a Machine Shop for Machine Shops
Built by a Machine Shop that understands how CNC shops work
Fast and easy to implement and use, no steep learning curves
Affordable, no contracts, eliminates the need for additional software
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Compliant & ITAR registered, hosted in AWS GovCloud
Why Shops Are Replacing
Spreadsheets and Legacy Tools?
BEFORE:
Old-school Reality:
- Quotes live in spreadsheets and inboxes
- Pricing depends on who’s available
- Estimates vary, margins slip, time disappears
Legacy Software:
Expensive software
Long implementations
Steep learning curves
Locked-in contracts
AFTER:
Machine Research:
- Modern technology with real AI
- ITAR and CMMC Secure
- Fast to implement
- Easy to use and customize
- Built around how shops actually quote
- No unnecessary complexity
- Affordable, with no long-term contracts
Is Machine Research only for large shops?
No. Machine Research is built for small to mid-sized CNC and precision shops that need better quoting without enterprise-level complexity or cost.
How is this different from spreadsheet-based estimating?
Spreadsheets rely on manual inputs and tribal knowledge. Machine Research centralizes data, applies consistent pricing logic, and learns from real job outcomes to improve accuracy over time.
How long does it take to get started?
Most shops are quoting in days, not months — without long contracts or heavy implementation.