# The Assembly

> Canada's distributed on-demand manufacturing network. We match buyers to vetted Canadian manufacturers, convert warehoused inventory into digital files produced locally, and protect IP through secure file transfer. CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, fabrication, finishing, and more.

## Core Services

- [Digital Inventory](https://theassemblystudio.com/digital-inventory/): Convert slow-moving physical stock to production-ready digital files. Manufacture on-demand, eliminate carrying costs.
- [Secure Manufacturing](https://theassemblystudio.com/secure-manufacturing/): IP-protected, locally processed production. Three-vault architecture with encrypted transfers, granular access controls, and ITAR/CGP compliance readiness.
- [AM Navigation / Custom Manufacturing Services](https://theassemblystudio.com/services/): 50+ processes, hundreds of materials. We navigate the complexity of advanced manufacturing so you don't have to. From first part to full production program.
- [Supply Chain Solutions](https://theassemblystudio.com/supply-chain/): Distributed Canadian manufacturing network. 3-5 day delivery, no minimum order quantities.
- [Scalable Production](https://theassemblystudio.com/scalable-production/): Scale from prototype to production without retooling. On-demand capacity across our network.

## Tools

- [ROI Calculator](https://theassemblystudio.com/roi-calculator/): Calculate savings from converting warehoused inventory to digital inventory. Interactive tool with FAQ.
- [AM Demo Program](https://theassemblystudio.com/am-demo/): Federally funded (NRC-IRAP via Canada Makes). Get your first AM part made free, up to $5,000 covered. Zero cost to the manufacturer.
- [Find a Shop](https://theassemblystudio.com/find-a-shop/): Search our network of vetted Canadian manufacturers.

## The Assembly Index (Directory)

- [Assembly Index](https://additivecanada.ca/): Canada's advanced manufacturing directory. 2,700+ verified shops across 10 provinces.
- [Match Flow](https://additivecanada.ca/match): Tinder-style shop matching. Select what you need, browse scored matches, choose up to 5 shops, get warm introductions.
- [Submit a Listing](https://additivecanada.ca/submit): Free listing for Canadian manufacturing shops.

## For Manufacturers

- [Join the Network](https://theassemblystudio.com/for-producers/): Canadian manufacturers can apply to join our distributed production network. Qualified jobs, no sales overhead.

## Blog Articles

- [On-Demand Manufacturing in Canada: Complete Guide](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/on-demand-manufacturing-canada-guide/)
- [What is Digital Inventory? Complete Guide](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/what-is-digital-inventory-guide/)
- [How to Digitize Spare Parts Inventory](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/how-to-digitize-spare-parts-inventory/)
- [7 Ways to Reduce Inventory Carrying Costs](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/7-ways-reduce-inventory-carrying-costs/)
- [Inventory Carrying Costs Explained](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/inventory-carrying-costs/)
- [Digital Inventory vs Traditional Warehousing](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/digital-inventory-vs-traditional-warehousing/)
- [Reshoring Playbook for Canadian Manufacturers](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/reshoring-playbook-canadian-manufacturers/)
- [Buy Canadian: Manufacturing Sourcing Guide](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/buy-canadian-manufacturing-sourcing-guide/)
- [Xometry vs Local Canadian Manufacturing](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/xometry-vs-local-canadian-manufacturing/)
- [On-Demand Manufacturing for Small Business](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/on-demand-manufacturing-small-business/)
- [Avoid Import Delays: Local Manufacturing in Canada](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/avoid-import-delays-canada-local-manufacturing/)
- [3D Printing in Charlottetown: Local Manufacturing](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/3d-printing-charlottetown-local-manufacturing/)
- [Rapid Prototyping in the Maritime Provinces](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/rapid-prototyping-maritime-provinces-guide/)

## Advertorial / Problem Pages

- [The Dead Inventory Problem](https://theassemblystudio.com/dead-inventory-problem/): Why manufacturers lose $300K+ annually to parts that sit on shelves.
- [Supply Chain Risk](https://theassemblystudio.com/supply-chain-risk/): The hidden cost of offshore dependency for Canadian manufacturers.
- [IP Exposure](https://theassemblystudio.com/ip-exposure/): 91% of stolen manufacturing data is IP. How to protect your designs.
- [Slow-Moving Inventory](https://theassemblystudio.com/slow-moving-inventory/): Converting dead stock to digital files.
- [Reshoring](https://theassemblystudio.com/reshoring/): Bringing manufacturing back to Canada.

## Learn

- [Blog](https://theassemblystudio.com/blog/): Articles on digital inventory, on-demand manufacturing, reshoring, and Canadian manufacturing.
- [FAQ](https://theassemblystudio.com/faq/): Answers to common questions about digital inventory, pricing, IP protection, lead times, and getting started.
- [Sourcing Guide](https://theassemblystudio.com/sourcing-guide/): Free guide to sourcing manufacturing in Canada.
- [Manifesto](https://theassemblystudio.com/manifesto/): The Distributed Manufacturing Manifesto. Canada can make what Canada needs.

## Locations

- [All Locations](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/)
- [Charlottetown 3D Printing](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/charlottetown-general-3d-printing/)
- [Charlottetown Rapid Prototyping](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/charlottetown-rapid-prototyping/)
- [Halifax Manufacturing](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/halifax-general-manufacturing/)
- [Halifax Rapid Prototyping](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/halifax-rapid-prototyping/)
- [Halifax Consumer Fixes](https://theassemblystudio.com/locations/halifax-consumer-fixes/)

## Contact

- [Book a Call](https://theassemblystudio.com/book-a-call/): Schedule a 15-minute consultation with our team.
- [Contact](https://theassemblystudio.com/contact/): General inquiries.
- [Newsletter](https://theassemblystudio.com/newsletter/): The Assembly Line, weekly briefing on Canadian manufacturing.
- [Media](https://theassemblystudio.com/media/): Press information and media resources.

## About

- **Founders:** Nichelle Hubley (CEO), Dustin Sparks (COO)
- **Location:** Canada (distributed network, coast to coast)
- **Industries served:** OEM, industrial equipment, marine, HVAC, aerospace, defence, medical devices, consumer products
- **Capabilities:** CNC machining, 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS), laser cutting, sheet metal, welding, injection molding, casting, post-processing, finishing
- **No minimum order quantities.** Production in 3-5 business days.
- **Related properties:** [The Assembly Index](https://additivecanada.ca/) (manufacturing directory), [The Assembly Line](https://theassemblystudio.com/newsletter/) (weekly newsletter)