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CNC Machining for
Climate Tech
Hardware Startups

We machine heat pump components, solar tracker brackets, battery module frames, electrolyzer cell plates, and carbon capture manifolds for climate tech startups. No minimums. Prototype to pilot production.

Securely upload your 3D CAD file for immediate pricing and DFM feedback.

$130B+
Climate tech VC
funding (2021-2023)
PwC State of Climate Tech
3,000+
Climate tech startups
in the US
ClimateTechVC 2024
No MOQ
Single prototypes
welcome
RivCut policy
5-Day
Standard prototype
turnaround
Typical lead time

Precision CNC Parts for Climate Tech Hardware

Climate tech startups are building hardware that needs to work in harsh environments, handle extreme temperatures, and resist corrosion. A leaking electrolyzer manifold or a corroded solar tracker bracket can stall your pilot deployment by months. We machine aluminum 6061, 5052, 304 and 316 stainless steel, and copper alloys to tight tolerances with corrosion-resistant finishes. Every part ships with material certs and dimensional inspection data.

1

Corrosion-Resistant Materials

316 stainless steel for wet environments, 5052 aluminum for outdoor brackets, and copper alloys for thermal management. All with corrosion-resistant finishes.

2

Fluid-Tight Sealing

O-ring grooves, gasket surfaces, and port fittings machined to the tolerances your system needs for leak-free operation under pressure.

3

Prototype to Pilot

Start with 2 to 5 bench prototypes. Scale to 50 to 500 pilot units without re-quoting or re-setup. We hold your programs and fixtures.

Parts for Climate Tech Startups

Heat pumps, solar trackers, batteries, electrolyzers, and more.

Heat Pump Components

Compressor mounting brackets, heat exchanger manifolds, valve bodies, and expansion device housings machined from aluminum and stainless steel for residential and commercial heat pump systems.

Al 6061 & 316 SS

Solar Tracker Brackets

Structural brackets, pivot arms, and motor mounting plates for single-axis and dual-axis solar tracker systems. Aluminum 5052 and 6061 with hard anodize for outdoor durability.

Outdoor-rated

Battery Module Frames

Structural frames, bus bar mounting plates, and thermal interface plates for battery modules and packs. Tight flatness for cell-to-plate contact. Aluminum 6061 standard.

Flatness ±0.002"

Electrolyzer Cell Plates

Bipolar plates, end plates, and flow field plates for PEM and alkaline electrolyzers. 316 stainless steel and titanium with precision flow channels and sealing surfaces.

316 SS & titanium

Carbon Capture Manifolds

Gas distribution manifolds, sorbent bed housings, and reactor end caps for direct air capture and point-source carbon capture systems. 304/316 stainless with welded or sealed ports.

Pressure-rated

Wind Sensor Housings

Anemometer enclosures, wind vane brackets, and meteorological sensor housings for wind energy assessment. Aluminum with hard anodize for outdoor weather stations.

Weather-rated

Serving the Climate Tech Hardware Ecosystem

Climate tech is attracting record venture capital. Startups building heat pumps, electrolyzers, battery systems, solar hardware, and carbon capture devices need custom machined components for every stage from bench prototype to pilot deployment.

Your DOE grant timeline does not wait. Your Series A milestones require working hardware. We help climate tech teams move fast with no-minimum prototyping, free DFM support, and a clear path to volume production.

We work with Y Combinator climate companies, Breakthrough Energy Fellows, and venture-backed clean energy startups across the US. Upload your STEP file for instant pricing.

Y Combinator Climate Companies

YC has backed dozens of climate tech hardware startups in electrolysis, heat pumps, and energy storage. These teams need fast prototype machining.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

BEV portfolio companies are building next-gen clean energy hardware. They need machining partners who understand prototype-to-pilot timelines.

DOE-Funded Clean Energy Projects

ARPA-E and DOE grant recipients often need custom machined test fixtures and prototype hardware on tight government timelines.

Kickstarter / Climate Crowdfunding

Crowdfunded climate hardware projects need production-path prototypes. We help bridge from campaign promise to shipped product.

Built for Climate Tech Teams

Corrosion-resistant materials, fluid-tight machining, and startup-friendly terms.

No Minimum Order Quantity

Machine 1 bench prototype or 500 pilot units. Start small, validate your hardware, then scale when your funding and market demand align.

Harsh-Environment Materials

316 stainless for wet/corrosive environments, 5052 aluminum for outdoor brackets, copper for thermal management. We source and machine it all.

Fluid-Tight Sealing Surfaces

O-ring grooves, gasket channels, and port fittings machined to the tolerances your systems need. We understand the criticality of leak-free joints.

Free DFM on Every Upload

Climate tech hardware often has complex fluid channels and sealing requirements. Our DFM review catches issues before machining starts, saving you iteration time.

Certifications & Standards
Active
NIST-Traceable Gauges
All measuring equipment calibrated to NIST standards on regular cycles.
Active
Material Certifications
Every order ships with mill certs and material traceability documentation.
Active
Dimensional Inspection
CMM inspection available. Critical dimensions verified before shipping.
In Progress
ISO 9001-aligned
Quality management system certification in progress.

Questions about our quality setup? Email us — we will send our documentation package.

From CAD File to Climate Hardware in 3 Steps

Simple, fast, and built for grant and funding timelines.

Step 1

Upload & Quote

Drop your STEP or IGES file. Select material, quantity, and finish. AI gives you a real price instantly. Free DFM review on every upload.

Step 2

We Machine & Inspect

Your parts run on our CNC mills and lathes. Every order gets dimensional verification. Sealing surfaces and critical features checked before shipping.

Step 3

Ship to Your Lab

Parts ship with material certs and inspection data. Prototypes to pilot batches delivered anywhere in the US. Reorder with one click.

Questions from Climate Tech Teams

We machine aluminum 6061 and 5052 for structural brackets, 304 and 316 stainless steel for corrosion-resistant parts, and copper alloys for thermal management. Material certs on every order.
Yes. We machine electrolyzer bipolar plates from 316 stainless steel, titanium, and nickel alloys. Flow channels, sealing surfaces, and port holes machined to tight tolerances.
No minimum. We machine single prototypes through pilot batches. Most climate startups start with 2 to 10 units for bench testing, then scale to 50 to 500 for pilots.
Yes. We recommend 316 stainless or 5052 aluminum with hard anodize for outdoor use. We also offer passivation, powder coat, and chromate conversion for corrosion protection.
Most prototypes ship in 5 to 7 business days. Simple brackets and frames can ship in 3 to 4 days on rush. Upload your file and tell us your timeline.
Yes. Every upload gets a free DFM review. We flag features that could add cost or cause assembly issues. Climate tech parts often have fluid channels and sealing surfaces that need careful review.
Yes. Cold plates, heat exchanger manifolds, and heatsink arrays from aluminum and copper. Flow channels, fin arrays, and O-ring grooves machined to tight tolerances.
Yes. We hold your CNC programs and fixtures. Scaling from 5 prototypes to 500 pilot units is seamless. Pricing drops with volume. Upload for instant volume pricing.

Climate Tech CNC Machining by City

We serve climate tech startups in cities across the US.

Upload Your Climate Tech CAD File

Heat pump parts, solar brackets, battery frames, electrolyzer plates — we machine them all. Instant AI pricing. Prototypes ship in as few as 3 days.

No minimums · Single prototypes to pilot runs · NDA ready · Ships anywhere in the US

AI price estimates are usually within ±20% of final price. Complex parts may get a human review within one business day.

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