Founded in 2014 as a University of Maryland engineering unit, Terrapin Works provides rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing services through a campus-wide network of fabrication labs. Its unusual scale—213 machines across 28,000 square feet and 16 locations—supports everyone from students and researchers to the surrounding community, with both production services and access to equipment.
Gannon University MakerSpaceIn downtown Erie, Gannon University MakerSpace turns concepts into prototypes, custom parts and short production runs through a hands-on manufacturing hub serving students, faculty and business partners. The 10,000-square-foot facility inside the Center for Manufacturing and Technology pairs engineering guidance with advanced additive manufacturing, metalworking, woodworking and electronics capabilities. It also serves as a workforce-learning center, hosting workshops and bootcamps for the Erie community and beyond.ERIE, PA
RPM TechRPM Tech grew from a Harford County basement startup founded in 2006 into a product development company with more than 20 full-time employees. Based in Forest Hill, Maryland, the company helps startups and large corporations turn new ideas into manufacturable products, with engineering and prototype work carried out under one roof. Its 10,000-square-foot facility supports projects from early concepts through production transition.FOREST HILL, MD
Combs Prototype and FabricationFounded by Randy Combs in 2017, Combs Prototype and Fabrication turns difficult ideas into machined and fabricated parts from its shop in California, Maryland. Combs brings 12 years of machining experience to work that spans complex five-axis milling, turning, and sheet-metal fabrication, with a willingness to take on challenging jobs and materials other shops may decline. The company is ITAR registered and offers quotes for prototype and production work.GREAT MILLS, MD
Harbor Designs and Manufacturing, LLCSince 2008, Baltimore-based Harbor Designs and Manufacturing has turned early-stage ideas into manufactured products through turnkey design, engineering, prototyping, and production support. The company’s collaborative manufacturing model serves startups, institutions, and multinational brands, with work ranging from medical devices to consumer and transportation innovations. Harbor operates a 45,000-square-foot cGMP facility with a clean room and warehouse and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications.BALTIMORE, MD