SECURE CAD FILE STORAGE FOR MACHINE SHOPS
One place for every part file print estimate quote customer job — clean, organized, and built for the way shops work
Store, search, and access every part file, drawing, estimate and quote from one central and secure source. Everything’s organized, synced and accessible for your team to find, share and reuse to quote faster, capture knowledge and price consistently.
Have you ever lost time hunting down critical information needed to estimate a job?
Many shops still juggle part files across email, network drives, and “I think it’s on Joe’s computer.” It slows your team down and could cost you the job.
Machine Research was built to eliminate that.
One Secure Place
Store, search, and access every part file, drawing, estimate, and quote associated with jobs in one secure place, easily searchable.
Jumpstart and Automate Your Estimating and Quoting Workflow
Instantly add or pull job files and history into your estimating and quoting process with seamless access to the information you need, when you need it.
Built for Teams
Estimators, sales, engineers, machinists, and management can all access the same trusted information — keeping your shop aligned, efficient, and quoting faster.
Secure by Design
Machine Research is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliant and ITAR Registered.
Your data stays protected with industry-grade encryption, user access controls, and ITAR / CMMC certification — no open drives, no exposure risk, no compliance headaches.
Imagine never hunting for job information again.
Just organization, instant answers, and confidence that everything you need is right where it should be.
What Our Customers Have to Say
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.
"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."
"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.”
Turn RFQs Into Revenue—Without the Chaos
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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Why 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
What is a centralized part library for machine shops?
A centralized part library is a secure system that stores CAD files, prints, customer RFQs, estimates, quotes, and related communications in one organized location. Instead of relying on shared drives, email threads, or disconnected systems, machine shops can access every part file and its full history — including pricing and customer instructions — from one connected platform.
How does a centralized part library improve quoting accuracy and speed?
When CAD files, past estimates, customer RFQs, and internal notes are stored together, your team eliminates version confusion and wasted time searching for information. Estimators can instantly see previous pricing, customer specifications, and attachments — leading to faster turnaround and fewer costly mistakes.
How do machine shops securely store CAD files and RFQs?
Modern machine shops use encrypted, cloud-based software with role-based access controls instead of shared drives or unsecured email attachments. A centralized system keeps part files, quotes, and customer communications protected while allowing authorized team members to collaborate safely.
Does Machine Research support ITAR or CMMC requirements?
Yes. Machine Research is built on secure, U.S.-based infrastructure with encryption and access controls designed to support shops maintaining ITAR registration and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance. Security is built into the platform — not treated as an add-on.
Can my team access part files, quotes, and customer instructions in one place?
Yes. Estimators, engineers, programmers, and sales teams can securely access the same part data, quotes, RFQs, and related notes — eliminating back-and-forth emails and ensuring everyone works from the same information.
Is cloud-based CAD and quote storage safer than local servers?
In most cases, yes. Secure cloud platforms provide encryption, controlled access, continuous monitoring, and infrastructure that often exceeds what small and mid-sized shops can maintain internally. It reduces the risks associated with shared drives, local hardware failures, and unsecured email.
Security You Can Trust
Machine Research is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Compliant & ITAR Registered
Learn how we will help you meet Cybersecurity Standards for Machine Shop Estimating and Quoting Processes
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