Lakeview Industries Inc. is a US-based manufacturer, service company, and distributor specializing in custom flexible components and engineered material solutions for OEMs. Founded in 1976, the company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Carver, Minnesota, and employs 51 to 100 people. Lakeview Industries provides comprehensive services including engineering assistance, consulting, material training, rapid prototyping, and design assistance. They are a full-service material converter offering capabilities such as Die Cutting, Slitting, Rotary Cutting, Kiss Cutting, Flash Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Adhesive Laminating, Skiving, 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping, and Assembly & Kitting. Their product specializations include mechanical solutions (bonding, fastening, protective belting, complex mechanical assemblies), Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) and Buzz, Squeak and Rattle (BSR) solutions, custom molded rubber and plastic parts, EMI/RFI shielding, thermal management, and sealing, gasketing, and grommets. Lakeview Industries works with a wide range of materials including various tapes (VHB, HATS), sheet rubbers (EPDM, Neoprene, SBR, Silicone), fabric reinforced sheet rubber, foams (Polyurethane, Silicone), microcellular polyurethane, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs), closed cell sponge, silicone, thermoplastic materials, and extrusions. They are a Preferred 3M™ Converter and hold ISO 9001 and WBE certifications. The company serves diverse industries including Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Electronics, HVAC, Lawn & Garden, Medical, Power Generation, and Recreation Vehicles.
Assembly & Kitting
3D Printing & Prototyping
Extruded Components
Molded Components
Skiving
Adhesive Laminating
Water Jet Cutting
Flash Cutting
Kiss Cutting
Rotary Cutting
Slitting
Die Cutting
Invest Cast Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
198151-100 peopleManufacturer/Service Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Small batch production
Key customer
3M
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Invest Cast Inc. is a premier American manufacturer specializing in precision investment castings and rapid prototyping, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1981, the company has grown into an innovative leader in the foundry industry, operating three specialized facilities across Minnesota and Wisconsin. As a contract manufacturer, they provide a comprehensive suite of services including engineering design assistance, 3D modeling, CNC machining, heat treatment, and assembly. The company is particularly recognized for its advanced additive manufacturing capabilities, utilizing seven high-speed SLS pattern printers to deliver production-grade metal prototypes in a matter of days, significantly reducing time-to-market for its clients.
With over 40 years of experience, Invest Cast Inc. works with more than 100 different metal alloys, including stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt, nickel, and copper-based alloys. Their production flexibility allows them to handle volumes ranging from single custom parts to large-scale runs of hundreds of thousands. The company serves a diverse range of high-stakes industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, automotive, and oil and gas, maintaining a prestigious client list that includes NASA, Lockheed Martin, GE, and Medtronic. Invest Cast Inc. is ISO 9001 certified and maintains rigorous security and quality standards, including NIST 800-171 compliance and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 readiness, ensuring high-tolerance components for critical applications.