RAPID

RAPID was founded in 2001 by Jay Jacobs, out of the desire to get sheet metal parts from manufacturers to his customers in a timely manner. Jacobs worked in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing until 1999, when he became a manufacturer's representative. Accustomed to getting quotes in hours and parts in days from his previous employer, Jay was surprised to have to fight to get a quote in less than 2 weeks, with finished prototypes taking typically 4 to 6 weeks to reach the hands of his customers. Jay saw an opportunity to create a sheet metal shop that focused ...