Füllen’s Desktop Plastic Injection Machine MiniMolder Manufactured with Xometry

Füllen, founded in 2023 by Enes Bayam and Emre İnanıcı, brought a breath of fresh air to the plastic injection molding industry with MiniMolder. Filling the gap between large machines and desktop prototyping tools, this compact system operates on 220V and is ideal for low-medium volume production needs. Its success lies not only in the design and practicality of the product, but also in the smart production strategy behind it.

Initial Steps and Challenges in the Sourcing Process

As Füllen began producing its initial prototypes, they worked with various suppliers. Although they started with a focus on minimizing costs, they soon discovered that managing the process was far more complex than anticipated. Production delays and difficulties in technical communication quickly became obstacles to their growth.

Emre İnanıcı

Co Founder, Füllen

Each new project meant a different supplier, a different engineer and a different process. We had difficulties in communicating and managing quality. Most of our time was spent managing procurement processes.

From Seeking a Solution to a Partnership: Why Xometry?

During this critical phase, their path intersected with Xometry. Initially expecting to utilize only small-scale prototyping services, the team quickly recognized the benefits of the engineering support and extensive manufacturing capacity offered by the platform. As a result, they shifted their entire mold production process to Xometry.

Thanks to Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine, they could immediately view production costs and delivery times for parts, while directly engaging with engineers to swiftly confirm the manufacturability of their designs. For complex components that required more than just CNC machining, Xometry’s additional centralized production services (for example, EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining)) and its wide variety of materials and surface finishes provided a significant advantage:

Enes Bayam

Co Founder, Füllen

We make the design, upload it to the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine. We see the price and delivery time immediately. Previously, we had to contact four or five different places separately. Now, we receive ready-to-assemble parts from a single channel.

CNC machined components—including bracket caps, mold holders, cap shims, needle holders, motor bases, movable and fixed aluminum blocks, and push blocks—were produced from materials such as Aluminum 5754, 6082, and 7075. The molds were manufactured using 1.2738 tool steel, and sandblasting was chosen as the surface treatment. All parts were delivered on schedule, fully prepared for assembly.

From Prototyping to Mass Manufacturing: The Entire Process on a Single Platform

The Füllen team defines the necessary mold details and communicates only the specifications to Xometry. All coordination, production, and quality control processes are managed by Xometry. This approach ensures that:

• With an average delivery time of 12 days, project planning remains uninterrupted.
• Production accuracy is guaranteed through rigorous engineering checks.
• Quick feedback on topics such as manufacturability, material selection, and surface finishes.

Emre İnanıcı

Co Founder, Füllen

We can get fast feedback from the right contacts on issues such as manufacturability analysis, design suggestions, material and surface alternatives. This is very critical in mould manufacturing. Xometry has always relieved our hands in terms of timing.

MiniMolder 1 Desktop Plastic injection molding machine

MiniMolder: How Is the Landscape of Plastic Injection Changing?

MiniMolder operates entirely on electricity—eschewing traditional hydraulic and pneumatic systems—to deliver both energy savings and reduced production costs. This breakthrough technology opens up a new frontier in plastic injection for a wide range of users, from small workshops to cutting-edge technology centers.

What Lies Ahead?

Having successfully collaborated with Xometry on more than six projects so far, Füllen Makine now plans to leverage Xometry’s capabilities for new components in mass production, such as sheet metal forming body parts. In response to customer demand, they are also developing a new, higher-capacity machine, MiniMolder2.

The journey of Füllen Makine demonstrates that a startup spirit can indeed achieve ambitious goals. With their innovative approach and visionary objectives, they are poised to continue making significant strides in the field of plastic injection.