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Survey: Machine shop selection process for engineers

We’re a team of Stanford graduate students conducting research in the custom manufacturing space on what priorities customers place when utilizing local machine shops.
Your insights will help us better what engineers value when evaluating manufacturing partners in this space!
Responses to most questions are optional and appreciated.

Eligibility for survey

Anyone with prior industry experience in mechanical engineering is eligible to participate in this survey. Internship experiences do not count.

Raffle deadline ends Thursday December 12 at 5PM PST.

Questions and concerns should be emailed to kaichang@stanford.edu

Pick a random number

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Years of industry experience

Experience in industry

Have you used local manufacturing shops in the past?

Could be for CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.
Have you used local manufacturing shops in the past?
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How did you come across them?

How did you come across them?