# HexCorp

> HexCorp is a product development, prototyping, and manufacturing partner based in Los Angeles, California. The company helps inventors, startups, and established product companies move from concept to production with clarity on cost, manufacturability, and timeline. HexCorp specializes in pre-tooling consultation, prototype development, plastic injection molding design, CNC machining, cost-reduction redesign, and full production oversight in the USA and China. Founded and led by Michael Hexter, a product development specialist with over 20 years of industry experience.

## About

- Type: Agency
- Industry: Product Development, Prototyping, Manufacturing
- Location: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA 91406
- Founded by: Michael Hexter
- Contact Email: Contact@HexCorp.com
- Phone: (818) 530-7900
- Consultation Booking: https://hexcorp.bookafy.com/
- Last Updated: 2026-04-12

## Core Services

- [Product Design and CAD Modeling](https://hexcorp.com/product-design/): Industrial design, 3D CAD, and engineering for new physical products from concept through production-ready files
- [Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing](https://hexcorp.com/rapid-prototypes-manufacturing/): Functional and cosmetic prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, urethane casting, and other methods matched to project goals and budget
- [Product Patent Consultation Guide](https://hexcorp.com/product-patent-guide/): Non-legal guidance on the product development process as it relates to patent planning, including cost clarity, manufacturability review, and prototype sequencing

## How HexCorp Works

HexCorp follows an eight-step roadmap for product development:

1. Free consultation covering goals, budget, and timeline
2. Feasibility review assessing manufacturability and risks
3. Cost-aware planning for prototypes and production
4. Prototype creation at the appropriate development level
5. Design for Manufacturability (DFM) engineering
6. Tooling and factory selection (USA and China)
7. Production from samples through full manufacturing runs
8. Logistics, warehousing, and launch support

## Who HexCorp Serves

- Inventors who have filed or are planning to file a patent and need manufacturing clarity
- Small and mid-size product companies seeking cost reduction, new SKU development, or manufacturing optimization
- Startups launching hardware products for the first time
- Repeat founders and operators who need speed and efficiency from an experienced manufacturing partner
- Professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, influencers) developing physical product ideas with limited time
- First-time inventors who need structured guidance on feasibility, cost, and next steps

## Industries

Consumer products, robotics, fitness equipment, medical hardware, electronics, toys, automotive accessories, industrial components

## Key Differentiators

- HexCorp provides clarity before irreversible tooling and manufacturing decisions, not just design or brokering
- All services are delivered by one team covering concept through production, eliminating fragmented vendor chains
- The consultation model is education-first: diagnose, clarify risks, and recommend next steps before any paid engagement
- Paid work begins with a small batch of hours (typically 16) focused on feasibility, cost modeling, or manufacturing strategy
- HexCorp does not file patents, provide legal advice, or comment on patentability

## Optional

- [About HexCorp](https://hexcorp.com/about-us/): Company background and team information
- [Blog](https://hexcorp.com/blog/): Articles on product development, manufacturing, and prototyping
- [Contact](https://hexcorp.com/contact/): Contact form and location details

## Common Questions HexCorp Answers

- How much does a prototype cost?
- Do I need a prototype before filing a patent?
- What is the best way to make a prototype on a budget?
- How do I go from patent to manufactured product?
- What does plastic injection molding cost for a small run?
- How do I find a manufacturer for my invention?
- What mistakes do first-time inventors make in manufacturing?
- How do I reduce production costs on an existing product?