The top three brands captured 8.5% of direct mentions in Industrial Materials & Fabrication Services.
Share of direct mentions
8.5%
91.5%
share of answers
Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,865 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Industrial Materials & Fabrication Services
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XometryNow #1, a leading platform for on-demand custom manufacturing and fabrication services. | Now #1, a leading platform for on-demand custom manufacturing and fabrication services. | 14% |
| 2 |  Proto LabsA top provider for rapid prototyping, injection molding, and custom parts manufacturing. | A top provider for rapid prototyping, injection molding, and custom parts manufacturing. | 13% |
| 3 |  AmmexA consistently recommended brand for durable, industrial-grade nitrile gloves for mechanics. | A consistently recommended brand for durable, industrial-grade nitrile gloves for mechanics. | 10% |
| 4 |  Forklift Tire Company | 9% | |
| 5 |  McMaster-CarrA comprehensive source for prototyping materials, components, and industrial hardware. | A comprehensive source for prototyping materials, components, and industrial hardware. | 9% |
| 6 |  Venom Steel | 9% | |
| 7 |  Superior TireOften recommended for its Cushothane® polyurethane tire compounds for rough surfaces. | Often recommended for its Cushothane® polyurethane tire compounds for rough surfaces. | 8% |
| 8 |  Thombert | 8% | |
| 9 |  JesmoniteA top-cited composite material for creating lightweight but durable set scenery. | A top-cited composite material for creating lightweight but durable set scenery. | 7% |
| 10 |  JDI Plastics | 7% | |
| 11 |  Productive Plastics | 7% | |
| 12 |  Stellana | 6% | |
| 13 |  RapidMade | 6% | |
| 14 |  Blick Art Materials | 6% | |
| 15 |  D&M Plastics | 6% | |
| 16 |  Crown Equipment | 6% | |
| 17 |  Coroplast | 6% | |
| 18 |  EhrenhausA rapidly gaining provider of custom plastic vacuum forming for low-volume production. | A rapidly gaining provider of custom plastic vacuum forming for low-volume production. | 6% |
| 19 |  SAS Safety | 6% | |
| 20 |  Mechanix Wear | 6% | |
| 21 |  Beska Mold & Engineering | 5% | |
| 22 |  Plastiform Inc | 5% | |
| 23 |  Protoshop | 5% | |
| 24 |  Trelleborg | 5% | |
| 25 |  Modulor | 5% |
Climbed from #8 to #1 overall between November and March, leading multiple prompts.
Fell from the #1 overall rank in November to #5 by March.
Dropped from being the dominant recommendation in February to second place in March.
Emerged in January and became the top-cited brand for polyurethane tires by March.
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMaster-Carr | 13% | 15% | |
| Xometry | 0% | 16% | |
 TAP Plastics | 12% | 0% | |
| Proto Labs | 6% | 14% | |
| Thombert | 12% | 0% |
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 25% of analyzed answers.
Share of direct mentions
share of answers
Share of direct mentions
share of answers
Xometry has surged to become the most-cited brand for industrial fabrication services, solidifying its position as a go-to platform for on-demand manufacturing. In the specialized market for forklift tires, however, a group of polyurethane compound manufacturers led by the rapidly ascending Summit Forklift Tires has dramatically reshaped AI recommendations since February.
Across 1,865 AI responses, Xometry is mentioned most, named in 14% of them, followed by Proto Labs (13%) and Ammex (10%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,865 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
McMaster-CarrProto LabsXometryAI recommendations initially split between online retailers and prototyping services, but since January have consistently favored industrial suppliers.
AI recommendations initially split between online retailers and prototyping services, but since January have consistently favored industrial suppliers.
EhrenhausXometryProductive PlasticsResponses for this prompt have shown significant churn, with different small-to-midsize fabricators appearing each month.
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McMaster-CarrBrands mentioned
EhrenhausXometryProductive PlasticsI need a vacuum forming service for low-volume plastic enclosure production.
Responses for this prompt have shown significant churn, with different small-to-midsize fabricators appearing each month.