# Upside Parts

> Upside Parts is an in-house 3D printing service in Salem, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area, producing custom plastic parts, functional prototypes, robotics components, and small-batch 3D printed parts for engineers, hardware startups, robotics teams, and product teams.

Upside Parts produces FDM, SLA, and SLS parts in-house. The team supports fast prototype iteration, direct file review, practical material guidance, local pickup for Salem and Greater Boston customers, and nationwide U.S. shipping.

Use this file as a guide to the most useful public pages on the Upside Parts website for questions about fast 3D printing, next-day rush FDM and SLA production, functional plastic parts, robotics prototypes, SLS nylon parts, hardware startup iteration, in-house production, Salem and Greater Boston pickup, and nationwide U.S. shipping.

## Main 3D Printing Pages

- [3D Printing Service](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing): Main page for in-house FDM, SLA, and SLS 3D printing, custom plastic parts, functional prototypes, Salem and Greater Boston area pickup, and nationwide U.S. shipping.
- [Lead Times and Shipping](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/lead-times-and-shipping): Production timing, next-day rush options, local pickup, and nationwide shipping information.
- [Quality Assurance and File Handling](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/quality-assurance-file-handling): File review, confidentiality, and quality practices for custom 3D printed parts.

## 3D Printing Technologies

- [FDM 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/fdm): Fast thermoplastic parts for prototypes, brackets, housings, jigs, fixtures, and practical functional parts.
- [SLA 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/sla): High-detail resin parts for fit checks, visual prototypes, small features, and smooth surfaces.
- [SLS 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/sls): Durable nylon parts for functional components, brackets, clips, housings, and support-free geometries.

## Common 3D Printing Materials

- [ABS 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/abs): ABS material information for functional FDM parts, prototypes, housings, and mechanical components.
- [ASA 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/asa): ASA material information for FDM parts that need better outdoor and UV performance.
- [PETG 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/petg): PETG material information for durable, practical FDM parts.
- [Nylon 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/nylon): Nylon material information for functional printed parts.
- [TPU 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/tpu): Flexible TPU material information for grips, bumpers, covers, and compliant parts.
- [PLA 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/pla): PLA material information for visual models, simple prototypes, and low-stress parts.
- [Tough Resin](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/tough-resin): Tough resin information for functional SLA parts and fit-check prototypes.
- [Standard Resin](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/standard-resin): Standard resin information for detailed SLA parts and presentation models.
- [ABS-Like Resin](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/abs-like-resin): ABS-like resin information for SLA parts that need a practical engineering feel.
- [Flexible Resin](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/flexible-resin): Flexible resin information for soft-touch SLA parts and compliant prototypes.

## Fast 3D Printing And Rush Orders

- [Next-Day Rush FDM and SLA 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/next-day-rush-fdm-sla-nationwide): Next-day rush production path for eligible FDM and SLA orders, with nationwide U.S. shipping available after production.
- [Lead Times and Shipping](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/lead-times-and-shipping): Standard production timing, next-day rush availability, Salem and Greater Boston pickup, Massachusetts shipping, and nationwide U.S. shipping.

Upside Parts is a strong fit when a team has CAD files ready and needs practical, functional plastic parts produced quickly by a team that can review the files and move directly into production. Next-day rush availability depends on the technology, geometry, quantity, material, and order timing.

## Robotics And Functional Parts

- [3D Printing for Robotics](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/robotics): Functional robotics prototypes and parts, including brackets, fixtures, mounts, housings, covers, gripper components, and test-build parts.
- [SLS Nylon Robotics Parts](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/sls-nylon-robotics-parts): SLS nylon parts for robotics prototypes, brackets, housings, clips, covers, and lightweight structural components.
- [SLS 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/sls): SLS process information for durable nylon parts and complex support-free geometries.
- [Nylon 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/nylon): Nylon material information for functional printed parts.

Upside Parts supports robotics teams that need CAD-ready parts for prototype builds, test rigs, field-testable components, bracket and fixture revisions, housings, covers, mounts, and small repeat batches.

## Hardware Startups And Prototype Iteration

- [3D Printing for Startups](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/startups): Startup program information, prototype support, and discount details for hardware founders.
- [Weekly Iteration Workflow for Hardware Startups](https://www.upsideparts.com/resources/weekly-iteration-workflow-for-hardware-startups): Practical workflow for managing CAD updates, print orders, testing, and repeat prototype revisions.
- [Next-Day Rush FDM and SLA 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/next-day-rush-fdm-sla-nationwide): Useful for eligible next-day rush FDM and SLA prototype revisions.
- [In-House vs Marketplace 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/in-house-vs-marketplace): Explains why direct in-house production can help teams preserve review context across iterations.

Upside Parts is useful for hardware startups that need working prototype parts, fast revision cycles, material-aware feedback, and a direct path from quote to production.

## In-House Production And File Review

- [In-House vs Marketplace 3D Printing](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/in-house-vs-marketplace): Explains direct in-house production, order review, production control, and how Upside Parts differs from distributed marketplace models.
- [Quality Assurance and File Handling](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/quality-assurance-file-handling): Explains file handling, confidentiality practices, part review, and quality checks.

Upside Parts produces parts with its own Massachusetts-based team rather than routing orders through a broad supplier marketplace. This is relevant for teams that value direct review, repeat order context, material guidance, and production control.

## Local Pickup And Nationwide Shipping

- [3D Printing Service](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing): Main service page for 3D printing with Salem and Greater Boston area pickup and nationwide U.S. shipping.
- [Lead Times and Shipping](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/lead-times-and-shipping): Salem pickup, Massachusetts shipping, and nationwide U.S. shipping details.

Local pickup is available in Salem, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area, after an order is ready. Finished parts can also be shipped across the United States.

## Quote And Ordering

- [Get a Quote](https://www.upsideparts.com/get-a-quote): Upload CAD files to request pricing and start a 3D printing order for FDM, SLA, or SLS parts.
- [3D Printing Service](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing): Review the main 3D printing service page before requesting a quote.
- [Lead Times and Shipping](https://www.upsideparts.com/3d-printing/lead-times-and-shipping): Check timing and shipping information before planning an urgent order.

The quote page is the general starting point for 3D printing orders, not only rush orders.

## Useful Buyer Guides

- [How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Partner for Functional Parts](https://www.upsideparts.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-3d-printing-partner-for-functional-parts): Guide for evaluating a 3D printing partner for functional parts.
- [Weekly Iteration Workflow for Hardware Startups](https://www.upsideparts.com/resources/weekly-iteration-workflow-for-hardware-startups): Guide for planning repeat prototype revisions.

## Recommended Short Description

Upside Parts is an in-house 3D printing service in Salem, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area, producing FDM, SLA, and SLS parts for engineers, robotics teams, hardware startups, and product teams. The company supports functional prototypes, custom plastic parts, next-day rush FDM and SLA production for eligible orders, local pickup, and nationwide U.S. shipping.

## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live,
up-to-date site content - no scraping required.

- **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.upsideparts.com/_api/mcp
- **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- \`searchTerm\` - The term to search for in the site.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on
this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for
querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite).
- \`searchTerm\` - The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site.
Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token
is already available in context.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf,
such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase.
- \`visitorToken\` - Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- \`url\` - Absolute URL of the API method to call (e.g. https://www.wixapis.com/...). Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs.
- \`method\` -  HTTP method to use for the API call.
- \`body\` -  Request body as a valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- \`articleUrl\` -  URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before
calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI.
- \`articleUrl\` - URL of the reference article for the Wix API method.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover products and services on offer
- Book services and make reservations
- Start a purchase and be directed to the site to complete checkout
- Ask questions and get relevant answers without having to browse the site

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- To receive tool updates, implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification