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PROTIQ Marketplace: order 3D printing and manufacturing online
PROTIQ Marketplace
What is the PROTIQ Marketplace?
The PROTIQ Marketplace is an online platform for the industrial manufacturing of custom parts. You upload your 3D data, instantly see prices and production times from suitable manufacturers and decide for yourself who makes your part.
On one platform, you will find more than 12 processes and more than 160 materials: from selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM) to Multi Jet Fusion, stereolithography and fused deposition modeling (FDM) to 3D printing of ceramics and glass. You can also order parts made by CNC machining, vacuum casting and injection molding via the Marketplace.
The Marketplace is operated by PROTIQ GmbH, based in Blomberg, Germany, a company of the Phoenix Contact Group. PROTIQ is itself one of the manufacturers and mainly produces plastic parts using SLS and metal parts using SLM. In addition, more than 40 manufacturing service providers offer their processes, materials and services. The goal is not the largest number of manufacturers, but the most complete portfolio possible in one place.
The Marketplace at a glance
- Manufacturers
- PROTIQ and more than 40 others
- Materials
- more than 160
- Processes
- more than 12
- Price
- live, even without login
- Quantity
- from 1 piece, series on request
- Shipping
- worldwide
- Operator
- PROTIQ GmbH, Blomberg
- Online since
- 2017
Which processes, materials and manufacturers are suitable for your part is shown in the configurator after the upload.
How to order
How do I order on the PROTIQ Marketplace?
It only takes a few minutes to get from your 3D model to an order. You see prices and production times immediately – without a request and without waiting.
- Upload 3D dataUpload your 3D model, for example as an STL or STEP file. During the upload, the system automatically checks whether the part fits into the build volume of the process.
- Enter the quantityPrices adjust to the quantity. You see volume pricing immediately.
- Set filtersNarrow down processes, materials and properties, for example by finish or certificates.
- Compare manufacturersAll suitable offers are listed one below the other – with price and production time.
- Choose material and finishSpecify surface, color and additional services.
- Order or download a quoteOrder directly online or generate a binding PDF quote for your approval process.
You do not need an account to see prices. With a free account, you can create PDF quotes, save projects and place orders.
The Marketplace processes all common 3D formats, including STL, STEP, IGES, OBJ, 3DM, Parasolid, SolidWorks and CATIA. Other formats are possible on request.
↑ Back to overviewChoosing a manufacturer
Who makes my part? You decide
On the PROTIQ Marketplace, you always choose which manufacturer makes your part. PROTIQ is one of the manufacturers, but does not make the choice for you and does not pass on your request.
- Offer comparison: After choosing a material, you see all manufacturers that make your part in this material. You sort the offers by price and narrow them down with filters.
- Up to three production times: Each manufacturer offers up to three options, each with its own price; the middle one is preselected. You pay the price you selected in the offer comparison.
- Manufacturer profiles: Each profile shows services, processes, materials, certificates and contact details. View all manufacturers
- Datasheets per manufacturer: In the ordering process, the material datasheet is linked to each offer, because the machine and process parameters affect the properties of a material.
- Contractual partner: Your contractual partner is the manufacturer you choose. With PROTIQ Purchase, it is PROTIQ.
You specify online the process, material, quantity, manufacturer, finishing, additional services, production time, shipping method and payment method.
↑ Back to overviewFeatures
What features does the PROTIQ Marketplace offer?
The Marketplace covers the entire ordering process – from the first price to the reorder. There is a step-by-step guide with a short video for each feature.
Manufacturer comparison
Prices and production times side by side. You make the choice.
Read the guideManufacturer profiles
Services, processes, materials and certificates of all manufacturers at a glance.
Read the guidePDF quote
Binding quote with one click from the cart – ready for your approval process.
Read the guideSave and share your cart
Save it as a project and share it with colleagues or purchasing.
Read the guideDigital warehouse
Reorder saved projects at any time – complete or item by item, without a new upload.
Read the guideSeries and project inquiries
Receive individual quotes for series, drawings or special requirements.
Read the guidePROTIQ Purchase
Order from any manufacturer, with PROTIQ as the only supplier in your system.
Read the guideFor companies
How does the Marketplace support design and purchasing?
Design configures, purchasing orders – without back-and-forth emails and without a new upload. The features of the Marketplace are tailored to the way companies work.
Development and design
Filters make selection easier, materials and processes can be compared and variants are ordered quickly.
Purchasing
Transparent prices without quotation loops, a direct comparison of manufacturers and automatically generated PDF quotes.
Procurement
Saved carts, one access point for many processes and orders from single parts to larger series.
Features for everyday purchasing
- Share your cartShare saved projects by email – with rights to order or delete.
- Deputies during absencesAdd colleagues as deputies in your user account – for a fixed period or without a time limit.
- Your own order numberYour internal order number appears on the order confirmation, delivery note and invoice.
- Invoice as PDF or e-invoiceEnter your e-billing address and choose the format you need.
- Volume pricing and comparison quotesQuantity-based online prices and an automatic PDF quote for each manufacturer.
PROTIQ Purchase
What is PROTIQ Purchase?
With PROTIQ Purchase, you order from any manufacturer on the Marketplace without having to set them up as a new supplier. You choose your preferred manufacturer, and the invoice comes from PROTIQ.
Without PROTIQ Purchase
- Your contractual partner is the manufacturer you chose
- The invoice comes from the manufacturer
- Each manufacturer is a separate supplier in your system
With PROTIQ Purchase
- Your part is made by the manufacturer of your choice
- PROTIQ is your contractual partner and handles quality assurance and delivery processing
- The invoice comes from PROTIQ – one supplier in your system
You select PROTIQ Purchase in the offer comparison directly for the offer you want – for each offer individually and without a subscription. A part-dependent, item-based surcharge applies for the service.
PROTIQ Purchase is suitable for companies where approving new suppliers is time-consuming and for purchasing departments that want to bundle orders.
↑ Back to overviewData security
How secure is my 3D data on the Marketplace?
Your 3D data is your know-how. It is stored encrypted on our own servers in Germany. Only the manufacturer you commission receives the data – and only when you place the order.
Servers in Germany
The platform runs in our own data centers on the Phoenix Contact campus.
GDPR-compliant data protection
Your data is processed in accordance with European data protection law.
Confidentiality
A non-disclosure agreement is in place with every manufacturer. An NDA with PROTIQ or a manufacturer can be signed in advance on request.
Industrial background
Processes and standards from the Phoenix Contact Group, quality management according to ISO 9001.
Quality
How is the quality of the parts assured?
PROTIQ is ISO 9001 certified and works according to the processes and standards of the Phoenix Contact Group. You can see which certificates the other manufacturers hold in their profiles.
- ISO 9001PROTIQ is ISO 9001 certified.
- Manufacturer certificatesEach manufacturer profile shows the certificates of the manufacturer.
- Filter by certificatesIn the offer comparison, you can narrow down the offers to manufacturers with ISO 9001, for example.
- Personal adviceIf you have special quality requirements, contact us before ordering.
Processes
Which processes are available on the PROTIQ Marketplace?
On the Marketplace, you will find additive processes for plastic, metal, ceramics and glass as well as conventional processes such as CNC machining, vacuum casting and injection molding. The configurator shows which of them are suitable for your part after the upload.
| Process | Material | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| Selective laser sintering (SLS) | Plastic | Functional parts, prototypes and small series; also manufactured by PROTIQ |
| Selective laser melting (SLM) | Metal | Resilient metal parts, including copper; also manufactured by PROTIQ |
| Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) | Plastic | Functional parts and series in volume |
| Stereolithography (SLA) | Plastic (resin) | Detailed parts with a smooth surface |
| PolyJet / MultiJet Modeling (MJM) | Plastic | Detailed and multicolor models |
| CLIP / DLS | Plastic | Resilient parts in short build times |
| Hot Lithography | Plastic | Precise parts from high-viscosity resins |
| Binder jetting | Plastic | Complex shapes without support structures |
| Fused deposition modeling (FDM) | Plastic | Fixtures and large parts |
| Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) | Metal | Small, high-precision metal parts |
| Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) | Ceramics | Ceramic parts with fine details |
| Lithography-based Glass Manufacturing (LGM) | Glass | 3D-printed glass parts |
| CNC machining | Metal, plastic | Milled and turned parts from solid material with tight tolerances |
| Vacuum casting | Plastic | Near-production small series from silicone molds |
| Injection molding | Plastic | Plastic parts in high volumes |
Missing your process? Contact us.
Six questions for choosing a process
- What loads must the part withstand?
- Which surfaces and tolerances are required?
- How many parts do you need – and by when?
- In what environment will the part be used?
- Which material is specified or preferred?
- How large is the part and how fine are the details?
Other routes
No 3D model? How to get your part anyway
If you have 3D data, the Marketplace is the fastest way to your part. For every other starting point, there is a suitable route.
You need a standard part
Configurators
Design inductors, gears, ICS covers and shoe lasts via parameters without CAD skills and order them directly. All configurators are free of charge.
You only have a sample
Reverse engineering
We capture your original part using computed tomography and create production-ready CAD data from it – optimized on request.
You are planning a series
Series and project inquiry
Specify process, material, quantities, target price and deadlines, upload drawings and receive individual quotes. For business customers.
You have an idea
Engineering and project management
We support you with design and coordinate projects involving several processes, purchased parts and assembly.
For manufacturing service providers
How do I become a manufacturer on the PROTIQ Marketplace?
You manufacture, we bring customers, processes and the platform. We specifically onboard manufacturers who add materials, processes or services to the portfolio – which is why not every application is accepted.
- New industrial customersAccess to business customers from design, development and purchasing.
- Additional customer groupsVia PROTIQ Purchase, companies that cannot approve new suppliers can also order from you.
- Inquiries without sales effortCustomers see your price immediately and order directly.
- Your prices, your rulesYou maintain prices, materials and delivery times yourself in the merchant backend.
- Wanted: additionsMaterials and processes not yet available on the Marketplace, and services related to the part such as finishing or inspection.
- Digital processingOrdering and payment are handled via the platform.
Five steps to becoming a merchant
- Contact formYou introduce yourself and your portfolio.
- FeedbackIf your offering is a good fit, you receive all the information.
- NDAA non-disclosure agreement protects the further discussions.
- OnboardingIntroductory meeting, usually online, and setup.
- Go liveYour merchant backend is activated and customers see your offers.
In addition to the Marketplace, there are other partner models: white label with your own ordering page under your name and affiliate with a personal referral link.
↑ Back to overviewFAQ
Frequently asked questions about the PROTIQ Marketplace
What is the PROTIQ Marketplace?
The PROTIQ Marketplace is an online platform for manufacturing custom parts using 3D printing and other processes. Customers upload 3D data, compare prices and production times from PROTIQ and more than 40 other manufacturers and order directly online.
Who operates the PROTIQ Marketplace?
The PROTIQ Marketplace is operated by PROTIQ GmbH, based in Blomberg, Germany, a company of the Phoenix Contact Group. PROTIQ manufactures parts itself, mainly using selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM), and is therefore one of the manufacturers on the Marketplace. The Marketplace has been online since 2017.
How much does it cost to use the PROTIQ Marketplace?
The account and the price calculation are free of charge. Costs only arise when you place an order: you pay the price you selected in the offer comparison, plus shipping. With PROTIQ Purchase, an item-based surcharge is added.
Do I need an account to see prices?
No. On the PROTIQ Marketplace, you see prices and production times even without logging in. For PDF quotes, saved projects and orders, you create a free account.
Can private customers order too?
Yes. Both business and private customers order on the PROTIQ Marketplace. Business customers see prices excluding VAT, private customers including VAT. Series and project inquiries are available to business customers.
Does PROTIQ choose the manufacturer for me?
No. On the PROTIQ Marketplace, you choose your manufacturer yourself. PROTIQ is one of the manufacturers, but does not make the choice for you and does not pass on your request to other manufacturers.
Who is my contractual partner?
Your contractual partner is the manufacturer you choose for an item. They manufacture the parts and issue the invoice. If you select PROTIQ Purchase for an offer, PROTIQ is your contractual partner for this item, and the invoice comes from PROTIQ.
Which file formats can I upload?
The PROTIQ Marketplace processes all common 3D formats, including STL, STEP, IGES, OBJ, 3DM, Parasolid, SolidWorks and CATIA. Other formats are possible on request.
How quickly will I receive my parts?
That depends on the manufacturer, the process and the production time you choose. In the offer comparison, you see up to three production time options with the respective price for each manufacturer. After ordering, you receive an order confirmation with the delivery date.
Can I also order series?
Yes. The instant calculation on the PROTIQ Marketplace is designed for small and medium quantities. For series and special requirements, you submit a series and project inquiry and receive individual quotes.
How secure is my 3D data?
Your 3D data is stored encrypted on our own servers in Germany and processed in accordance with the GDPR. The manufacturer you commission only receives it when you place the order. A non-disclosure agreement is in place with every manufacturer, and an additional NDA is possible on request.
Can any company become a manufacturer on the Marketplace?
No. PROTIQ specifically onboards manufacturers who add materials, processes or services to the portfolio of the Marketplace. Interested manufacturing service providers introduce themselves via the contact form.
