Turn Every RFQ into a Quote — Automatically

Eliminate wasted time sorting emails and attachments. Let your buyers upload files or forward RFQs straight into your estimating and quoting system — organized, secure, and ready to price in seconds.

RFQs Don’t Wait — and Neither Should You

While others are still sorting through inboxes, you’re already quoting.
Machine Research automatically pulls every RFQ into one secure place — organized, accessible, and ready to move fast. That’s how shops win more profitable work.

Secure & Automated Website Uploads

Add a simple code snippet to your site so buyers can securely upload part files directly through your website to your system

Email-to-RFQ automation

Forward RFQs and attachments straight into the system — automatically organized and ready to quote

Instant Organization

Every file, note, and customer request in one place. No searching, no missed opportunities

Turn RFQs into quotes automatically, and never miss another opportunity.

We'll show you how easy it is to quote faster and win more jobs, automatically.

Automated RFQs Are Just the Beginning

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

Do a visual search for similar parts in your database to find and reuse prior costing and pricing data to speed up quoting and eliminate embarrassing, inconsistent quotes to customers.

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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

In-app messaging, tasks, and approvals keep teams aligned and knowledge captured with the job.

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QUOTE FASTER

RFQs Move Fast — Now Your Quotes Can Too

“Wow” your customers and gain a competitive edge with visually-appealing quotes, delivered faster

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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

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Security You Can Trust

Machine Research is CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Compliant & ITAR Registered

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Common Questions

Need more information?

Machine shops can automate RFQ intake by allowing customers to upload CAD files directly through their website or by forwarding RFQ emails into a centralized quoting system. Machine Research automatically captures attachments, organizes job details, and prepares the RFQ for estimating — eliminating manual downloads, re-entry, and spreadsheet tracking.

Yes. Machine Research is ITAR registered and 100% CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliant. RFQ uploads and CAD files are processed within secure U.S.-based cloud infrastructure designed for regulated manufacturing environments.

Yes. Machine Research provides a secure website upload portal that allows customers to submit 3D CAD files, drawings, and supporting documents directly from your site. Files are instantly imported into your quoting system and organized for review and pricing.

Yes. RFQs can simply be forwarded by email into Machine Research. Attachments, CAD files, and drawings are automatically captured and attached to a new RFQ inside the system — no manual handling required.

Once an RFQ is submitted or forwarded, it is automatically organized inside Machine Research. Team members can be assigned, AI-powered pricing can generate an estimate based on your shop’s data, and a professional quote can be sent — all from one centralized system.

Machine Research analyzes CAD geometry, materials, machining requirements, and your shop’s historical job data to generate pricing recommendations in seconds. The system continuously improves using actual production data — helping you quote faster with consistent margins and greater confidence.

Most shops can connect website uploads or set up email forwarding in just days. There is no complex IT project, long onboarding cycle, or multi-year contract required — allowing you to start capturing and quoting RFQs almost immediately.

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