Platform Comparison

See how Geppetto revolutionizes manufacturing compared to traditional methods

24 Hours
vs 2-4 Weeks
Delivery Time
1 Piece
vs 100+ Pieces
Minimum Order
15 Minutes
vs 3-5 Days
Quote Response

Detailed Feature Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of key manufacturing features

Feature Traditional Shop Online Platforms Geppetto AI
Quote Response Time 3-5 business days 24-48 hours 15 minutes
Minimum Order Quantity 100-1000+ pieces 10-50 pieces 1 piece
Manufacturing Lead Time 2-4 weeks 7-14 days 24 hours
Setup/Programming Fees $500-2000 $200-500 $0
Standard Precision ±0.1-0.2mm ±0.1mm ±0.05mm
Quality Certification Varies by shop Limited ISO 9001, AS9100D
AI Design Analysis None Basic Advanced
Real-time Production Updates Phone calls Email updates Live dashboard
Design Change Flexibility Restart process Additional fees Free revisions
Customer Support Business hours only Email support 24/7 AI + human

Manufacturing Platform Types

Understanding different approaches to manufacturing services

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Traditional Shops

Local machine shops and manufacturers

Pros:

  • Personal relationships
  • Custom capabilities
  • Local presence

Cons:

  • High minimums (100-1000+ pcs)
  • Long lead times (2-4 weeks)
  • Manual quoting process
  • Setup fees ($500-2000)
  • Limited availability
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Online Platforms

Web-based manufacturing services

Pros:

  • Online convenience
  • Faster than traditional
  • Standardized processes

Cons:

  • Still require minimums (10-50 pcs)
  • 1-2 week lead times
  • Limited AI capabilities
  • Setup/programming fees
  • Basic quality control
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Geppetto AI

AI-powered manufacturing platform

Advantages:

  • 1 piece minimum
  • 24-hour delivery
  • 15-minute quotes
  • No setup fees
  • ±0.05mm precision
  • AI design analysis
  • Real-time tracking
  • 24/7 support

Cost Comparison Example

Real cost analysis for a typical CNC part order

Sample Part: Aluminum Bracket

Material: 6061 Aluminum
Dimensions: 100x50x25mm
Tolerance: ±0.05mm
Quantity: 10 pieces
Cost Component Traditional Online Platform Geppetto
Setup/Programming $800 $300 $0
Material Cost $120 $120 $120
Machining (per piece) $45 $50 $42
Quality Inspection $150 $100 $0 (included)
Total Cost $1,520 $1,020 $540
Cost Per Piece $152 $102 $54
Geppetto Saves 65% vs Traditional Methods

*Savings increase dramatically for smaller quantities due to eliminated setup costs

Why Customers Switched to Geppetto

Real stories from manufacturers who made the switch

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Startup Success

"We needed 5 prototypes but every shop wanted minimum 100 pieces. Geppetto made our startup possible by letting us order exactly what we needed."

- TechStart founder
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Emergency Repair

"Our production line was down and we needed a replacement part ASAP. Traditional shops quoted 3 weeks. Geppetto delivered in 18 hours."

- Manufacturing Manager
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Cost Reduction

"We were spending $5000 on setup fees alone. Geppetto's zero setup cost saved us $50,000 last year while improving quality."

- R&D Director

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