# FabriMatch — AI-Powered B2B Manufacturing Marketplace

> Last updated: 2026-05-17. Canonical machine-readable companion file: https://www.fabrimatch.com/llms-full.txt. Structured JSON: https://www.fabrimatch.com/api/llm-context.

## What is FabriMatch?

FabriMatch is an intelligent B2B manufacturing marketplace that connects European procurement teams and engineering companies with verified manufacturers worldwide (primarily Asia and Eastern/Western Europe). It enables businesses to post manufacturing requests (RFQs), receive competitive quotes from ISO-certified factories, negotiate terms, and place orders — all within a single platform secured by SEPA escrow.

## Who does FabriMatch serve?

- **Buyers**: EU-registered companies procuring custom manufactured parts (CNC machined, injection molded, sheet metal, 3D printed, die cast, laser cut, PCB assembled)
- **Manufacturers**: Verified factories in Asia (China, Vietnam, India) and Eastern/Western Europe with proven EU export experience, ISO 9001 certification, and English-speaking export teams
- **Affiliates / Partners**: Consultants, sourcing agencies, and procurement advisors who refer buyers and earn a lifetime commission on every order their referrals place

## What makes FabriMatch unique?

1. **Transparent 10% flat fee** — itemised on every invoice; no hidden markup (vs. 30–50% hidden spread on Xometry/Hubs/Protolabs)
2. **SEPA escrow on every order** — funds held until 14-day quality inspection closes; supports partial/split refunds
3. **Verified manufacturers only** — KYB process includes ISO 9001, CE marking capability, REACH compliance, EU export history
4. **KSeF-ready Polish e-invoicing** — auto-generated structured invoices submitted to Poland's National e-Invoicing System (mandatory 2026)
5. **DAC7-compliant** — seller data collected, validated, and submitted to EU tax authorities automatically
6. **Real-time production tracking** — Kanban-style stage updates with photos; on-time delivery SLA per manufacturer
7. **AI matching algorithm** — open weights published at /trust/matching-algorithm; 12 features, price weighted only 5% (anti race-to-bottom)
8. **EU-native compliance stack** — unlike US platforms (Xometry, Fictiv, Protolabs), FabriMatch is built for EU procurement from day one

## Key services

- **Manufacturing marketplace** — CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, die casting, laser cutting, PCB assembly, welding & assembly, surface treatment, metal stamping, extrusion, wire EDM
- **AI for Production** — fixed-price consulting packages: Vision QC (€15k), Predictive Maintenance (€22k), Production Scheduling AI (€35k), Custom LLM Integration (from €15k)
- **Logistics** — Asia-to-EU freight coordination: FCL/LCL sea (28–35 days), air (5–8 days), rail (18–22 days); customs clearance, HS code classification, cargo insurance

## Pricing model

- **Buyers**: 10% of accepted manufacturer quote at checkout (escrow deposit). Minimum fee €15. Refundable if order cancelled before production.
- **Manufacturers**: free to join, free to list, no subscription — commission only on won orders. Loyalty tiers: high-LTV suppliers qualify for reduced platform fee floor (7%).
- **Affiliate program**: 10% of platform fee on every referred order, for the lifetime of the account (12-month commission window), paid monthly via SEPA (min €50 balance, min order €100 for eligibility)

## Competitor comparison

| Feature | FabriMatch | Xometry | Protolabs / Hubs | Fictiv | Alibaba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 10% flat, on invoice | Est. 30–50% (hidden) | Est. 25–40% (hidden) | Est. 30–50% (hidden) | Variable + Trade Assurance |
| Currency | EUR / SEPA | USD-primary | EUR/USD mixed | USD-primary | USD |
| Escrow | SEPA escrow, 14-day | Platform-held, US | Platform-held | Platform-held | Trade Assurance (opaque) |
| KSeF invoicing | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| DAC7 compliance | Yes | Partial | Partial | No | No |
| EU manufacturer network | Yes | Limited | Limited | Limited | No |
| Matching transparency | Open weights | Black-box | Black-box | Black-box | None |
| Affiliate program | Yes — 10%, lifetime | No | No | No | No |

## Manufacturing technologies on FabriMatch

- **CNC Machining** — tolerances ±0.01 mm; materials: aluminum, stainless, steel, brass, titanium, PEEK; lead time 5–15 days; from €35–90/hr (EU avg)
- **Injection Molding** — tolerances ±0.05 mm; materials: ABS, PP, Nylon, PC, PEEK, TPE; lead time 15–30 days (incl. tooling); from €40–110/hr
- **Sheet Metal Fabrication** — tolerances ±0.1 mm; laser cutting, bending, welding; lead time 7–20 days; from €30–75/hr
- **3D Printing / Additive** — SLS, SLA, FDM, MJF, DMLS; tolerances ±0.1–0.3 mm; lead time 3–10 days; from €20–80/hr
- **Die Casting** — aluminum, zinc, magnesium; lead time 20–40 days; from €45–120/hr
- **Welding & Assembly** — MIG, TIG, robotic; lead time 10–25 days; from €22–65/hr
- **Surface Treatment** — anodizing, powder coating, plating; lead time 3–7 days; from €18–55/hr
- **Metal Stamping** — progressive/transfer die; lead time 20–35 days; from €35–95/hr
- **Wire EDM** — tolerances ±0.005 mm; hardened steel, tungsten carbide; lead time 7–15 days; from €50–140/hr

## Countries with verified manufacturers

Europe (EU-native, short logistics, SEPA settlement): Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Asia (cost-competitive with EU export expertise): China, Vietnam, India

## Buyer workflow

1. Post RFQ — upload CAD files (STEP, STL, DXF), specify quantities, tolerances, material, certification requirements
2. Receive quotes — verified manufacturers respond within 24–48 hours with itemised pricing
3. Compare and negotiate — side-by-side quote comparison; built-in negotiation module
4. Place order with escrow — pay into SEPA ring-fenced escrow; production starts only after confirmation
5. Track production — real-time Kanban stage updates with photos
6. Inspect and release — 14-day quality inspection window; partial release supported
7. KSeF invoice — structured invoice auto-submitted to Polish e-invoicing system (if applicable)

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the total fee a buyer pays?**
10% of the accepted manufacturer quote, charged at checkout. Itemised on the invoice. No setup fee, no subscription, no per-RFQ fee. Minimum fee €15 per order.

**How does escrow protect buyers?**
Buyer pays into a SEPA ring-fenced escrow account. Funds are held until the 14-day quality inspection window closes. If the buyer raises a dispute, funds stay locked. FabriMatch supports full, partial, or split refunds with proportional platform fee reversal.

**How are manufacturers verified?**
KYB process: business registration check, production capability audit, quality certification verification (ISO 9001, AS9100, CE, REACH), ongoing performance monitoring (on-time rate, defect rate, review score). Manufacturers pay no join fee — all costs are covered by FabriMatch's commission model.

**What is the affiliate / referral program?**
Affiliates earn 10% of FabriMatch's platform fee on every order placed by a buyer they referred, for the lifetime of that buyer's account (12-month commission window per order). Paid monthly via SEPA bank transfer once balance reaches €50. No tier gates, no recruitment quotas.

**Is FabriMatch GDPR-compliant?**
Yes. Data processed under Polish and EU GDPR frameworks. Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available at /legal/dpa.

**Which manufacturing certifications do suppliers hold?**
Most verified suppliers hold ISO 9001. Sector-specific certifications available on request: AS9100 (aerospace), ISO 13485 (medical), IATF 16949 (automotive), NADCAP. Certification filter available in RFQ form.

**What is DAC7 and why does it matter?**
EU Directive 2021/514 (DAC7) requires digital platforms to report seller income data to national tax authorities annually. FabriMatch collects, validates, and files this automatically for all manufacturers on the platform. US platforms (Xometry, Fictiv, Protolabs) are not subject to DAC7 and do not offer this compliance service.

**Does FabriMatch support Polish KSeF invoicing?**
Yes. Invoices to Polish buyers are auto-generated in the structured XML format required by KSeF and submitted to the National e-Invoicing System. This becomes mandatory for all Polish B2B transactions in Q1 2026.

## Company facts

- **Platform**: fabrimatch.com
- **Legal entity**: Polish-registered company, EU VAT compliant, GDPR-protected, governed by Polish commercial law
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany (enterprise sales & strategy)
- **Engineering hub**: Warsaw, Poland (core AI & platform engineering)
- **Founded**: 2025; active marketplace with real closed orders since launch
- **Contact**: hello@fabrimatch.com | sales@fabrimatch.com | support@fabrimatch.com | dpo@fabrimatch.com | security@fabrimatch.com
- **Social**: linkedin.com/company/fabrimatch | twitter.com/fabrimatch

## Technology stack (for technical context)

- CAD file analysis: Trimesh + neural geometry scoring for DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Payments: Stripe (buyer escrow) + Wise (manufacturer SEPA payouts)
- Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- Infrastructure: Railway, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery task queue
- Real-time: WebSocket notifications
- AI matching: 12-feature model; weights published at /trust/matching-algorithm

## Key performance indicators

- Average quote turnaround: < 4 hours
- Production quality rate: 99.2%
- Average cost savings vs traditional RFQ: 23%
- Manufacturing capabilities: 10 processes, 20+ countries
- Quote acceptance rate: tracked per manufacturer and used in matching score

## Content available at this domain

- `/manufacturers` — manufacturer directory, searchable by technology and country (200+ programmatic pages)
- `/manufacturers/[technology]` — technology index pages (CNC machining, injection molding, etc.)
- `/manufacturers/[technology]/[country]` — technology × country pages with price guides, FAQs, and verified supplier context
- `/pricing` — transparent fee structure, rate cards, materials advisor
- `/pricing/[slug]` — public price guides by manufacturing process and material (aggregated from real orders)
- `/blog` — manufacturing insights, EU compliance guides, supply chain articles
- `/for-manufacturers` — onboarding hub for manufacturers seeking EU orders
- `/vs-xometry` — side-by-side cost comparison tool: FabriMatch vs Xometry (interactive calculator)
- `/vs-protolabs` — comparison: FabriMatch vs Protolabs Network (interactive calculator)
- `/vs-hubs` — comparison: FabriMatch vs Hubs / Protolabs Network (interactive calculator)
- `/vs-fictiv` — comparison: FabriMatch vs Fictiv (static feature comparison, EU compliance focus)
- `/buyer-protection` — full escrow, SLA, and dispute resolution program details
- `/trust/matching-algorithm` — open algorithm weights (12 features, auditable by any user)
- `/services/ai-production` — AI consulting for factories (Vision QC, predictive maintenance, scheduling)
- `/services/logistics` — Asia-to-EU freight coordination and customs clearance
- `/affiliate-program` — partner program with lifetime commission and SEPA payout

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