Future Present Labs - Seattle Machine Shop

Precision machining & mechatronics

Future Present Labs - Seattle Machine Shop

Bringing the future to the present. Est. 2018

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Integrated engineering + manufacturing

From Complex Idea to Precision Part, Faster.

Future Present Labs is a small Belltown, Seattle machine shop. Our capabilities include 4-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, WAZER abrasive waterjet cutting, MOPA fiber laser engraving, PCB design, 3D printing, silicon mold-making, and cerakoting. We help nearby teams go from CAD to finished parts without waiting weeks for a big vendor.
  • 4-axis CNC milling
  • WAZER waterjet cutting
  • MOPA fiber laser engraving
  • Belltown, Seattle
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By the numbers

Most repeat work starts within a business day. Below are a few stats about what we're up to.

  • 1,000+ Parts made and shipped last month
  • 24 hr Lead time to start repeat work
  • 0.001" Tight tolerances where you need them

Trusted by

From Entertainment to National Defense - We Have Your Back.

Our parts & software power everything from your favorite bars and clubs, to defense manufactures protecting the nation and its people.

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How We Work

1.

Click

Share the files: Upload CAD, prints, or even a quick sketch. We’ll confirm feasibility, materials, and schedule.

2.

Build

We machine in-house: Programming, machining, light printing, and inspection all happen in the same Seattle shop.

3.

Ship

Review & iterate: You get photos, measurement notes, and parts packed for the next round of testing.

Core capabilities

Our Seattle manufacturing services combine machining, cutting, marking, electronics, and prototype support in one local workflow. Common entry points include CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and laser engraving for teams that need parts made, marked, and ready for assembly.

We also support audio hardware fabrication for boutique synth and pedal builders, including Eurorack panels and cases, guitar pedal enclosure machining, Daisy Seed carrier boards, and Daisy Patch PCB prototypes.

CNC machining

4-axis milling in aluminum, stainless, brass, titanium, and engineering plastics. Setups stay ready for quick reruns.

  • Prototyping and production runs
  • Custom Fixturing
  • Surface finishing through local partners

CNC turning

Lathe Turning for bushings, shafts, and housings with hand-fit checks before shipping.

  • Brass, Aluminum, Delrin & More
  • Threading, grooving, and parting tools on-hand
  • From 5 parts to 500+

3D printing

Carbon-filled nylon and engineering-grade plastics for tooling, fixtures, and workholding.

  • Printer-ready in hours for fixtures or quick parts
  • Hybrid Carbon Nylon prints + machined plates for rigid tooling
  • Bulk PA6-CF Parts

Waterjet cutting

WAZER abrasive waterjet cutting for metals, plastics, composites, rubber, and gasket materials without heat-affected edges.

  • DXF, STEP, and sketch-to-cut support
  • Great for brackets, panels, shims, and blanks
  • Machined finishing available after cutting

Laser engraving

MOPA fiber laser engraving for permanent part IDs, serial numbers, branding, panels, and short-run product details.

  • Aluminum, stainless, plastics, coated parts, and wood
  • Batch serialization and layout support
  • Engraving paired with machining or assembly

PCB design

Circuit board design, bring-up, and test support for embedded products, fixtures, and hardware prototypes.

  • Schematic capture and board layout
  • Prototype assembly and bench debugging
  • Firmware and test integration

Software Development

Lightweight firmware, scripts, and automation to get business problems solved fast.

  • Inventory management + e-commerce
  • Data logging or control scripts for test rigs
  • Apps to link tooling, machining, and reporting

Selected work

Recent projects & testimonials

Player Aerospace spokespersonCNC machining and engineering support for rocket system production

FPL's technical expertise and agile manufacturing approach make them the ideal partner to help us scale. Their ability to deliver high-precision hardware and insightful engineering support right here in Seattle is a significant strategic advantage.

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Puget Audio partnershipAnalog pedal manufacturing and Eurorack module panel production

Puget Audio wanted a partner who could manage the practical manufacturing stack: DFM feedback, CNC work on 125B pedal enclosures, WAZER waterjet-cut Eurorack panels, domestic PCB sourcing support, assembly, and final functional testing in Seattle.

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IT Operations Lead, large enterprise clientSelf-hosted microVM orchestration with 30% higher workload density

Shroud enabled us to take back control of our compute. The performance gains were immediate, but the real win was the simplicity and confidence it brought to managing our sensitive workloads on our own terms.

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Building the Future of Agentic Manufacturing

For AI Agents That Make Things

Future Present Labs is building the physical infrastructure for agentic manufacturing. From CAD generation to parts on your doorstep, we close the loop between digital intent and physical reality.

  • Structured RFQs via open AgentRFQ spec
  • API-ready CNC machining and 3D printing
  • Instant quotes, human-in-the-loop when needed
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Agentic Manufacturing

Instant Quoting for Fast-Paced Teams

Instant Quoting Process

Get Quotes in Hours, Not Days

Upload your CAD files and receive transparent pricing within hours. No more waiting days for machine shop quotes. Know your costs fast and keep your project moving.

  • Automated DFM analysis included
  • Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
  • 2-4 hour turnaround on most quotes
  • CNC machining, 3D printing, and more
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Instant quoting built for prototypes

Upload CAD, prints, or even a napkin sketch. Our quoting flow calls out risks, suggests materials, and books the next open slot on the mill or lathe.

  • Supports STEP, Parasolid, Fusion 360, and SolidWorks files
  • Material and finish suggestions baked in
  • Secure uploads with quick human follow-up if anything looks off
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Making the Future a Reality for Our Clients

Ready to Build the Future?

Tell us about your project. Whether you have a CAD file ready for machining or a rough concept that needs guidance, we’re here to help.

  • Need a quick perspective on manufacturability, tolerances, or fixturing.
  • Want to bundle firmware, testing, or integration work with machining.
  • Require NDA coverage, secure data handling, or on-site collaboration.
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