Your complete guide to the platform — from account setup to messaging, RFQs, teams, tokens, and more.
Sign up as a Vendor (engineer) or Supplier (client). Vendors land on the Activity Feed; Suppliers land on their Dashboard.
Add your photo, bio, company name, and specialties. A complete profile builds trust and gets you hired.
Start your business page — invite teammates, and a free internal "General" chat channel is auto-created for your team.
Suppliers see orders, services, open RFQs, and earnings. Vendors use the Activity Feed as their home base.
The feed (/feed) is a real-time, searchable ledger of everything happening on the platform — new RFQs, awarded projects, companies joining, team additions, orders, and community posts.
Use the pill buttons to filter: All Activity, RFQs Posted, RFQs Awarded, Community Posts, Orders, New Companies, or Team Joins.
Click the search icon to search across all summaries. Find specific RFQs, companies, or keywords.
Click "Post Update" to share a project showcase, milestone, job post, or parts request. It appears instantly on the feed.
Every action is cryptographically hashed (SHA256) and chained to the previous one — creating an immutable, verifiable history of all platform activity.
Click the + icon to start a DM with any user. Cross-company DMs require a token unlock (100 tokens ≈ $10). Same-company DMs are always free.
Every company gets a "General" channel automatically. Team members can chat freely here — no token cost.
Click the # icon to create topic-based channels or private groups. Add members by searching names.
The right sidebar shows your company info, team members, and a shortcut to manage your company settings.
Attach images, PDFs, DXF/DWG files, and more directly in your messages.
If a DM is locked, click "Unlock" to spend 100 tokens for unlimited free messaging with that person.
View all open Requests for Quote — part requests, repairs, engineering services. Filter by category, status, and sort by newest or budget.
Need a part or service? Submit an RFQ with title, category, description, budget, timeline, location, and attachments. It appears instantly in the feed.
Click any RFQ card to see the full description, client info, attachments, and a "Message Client" button to ask questions or submit a quote.
Interested in an RFQ? Click "Message Client" to start a direct conversation — free if same company, or use tokens to unlock cross-company.
Browse 3,900+ engineering companies. Search by name, city, or specialty.
Set up your business page with name, industry, description, website, and specialties. You become the owner.
Found your company in the directory? Submit a claim request to verify ownership.
Invite teammates by searching their name. Assign roles: Owner, Admin (can invite/remove), or Member.
View company details, manage team members, access the General channel, and see your public profile.
Tokens unlock cross-company DMs. 100 tokens = $10 (unlocks 1 conversation). Buy in packs: Starter (100), Pro (500), Business (1,200).
Purchase token packs via Stripe. Your balance updates instantly and is shown in the Messages header.
Click "Unlock" on a locked DM to spend 100 tokens. Unlocked conversations are free forever for both parties.
All messages within your company (same company_id) are free. Same-company DMs, channels, and groups cost nothing.
Engineers list their services with pricing. Browse by category — Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and more.
Engineers can create service listings with title, description, price, category, delivery time, and images.
Browse and purchase engineering products from verified companies across all disciplines.
Overview of orders, services listed, open RFQs, and earnings. Manage your portfolio and respond to inquiries.
Track your orders, manage RFQs you've posted, view order status, and review project history.
Company overview and team management. View members, invite new ones, and manage roles.
Track all your orders — active, completed, and pending. See order status, deadlines, and sales.
Update your name, photo, bio, and contact information. Your profile is visible to other users.
Manage your account preferences, notifications, and linked accounts.
Edit your company profile, update info, and manage team members.
Configure your Stripe Connect account for receiving payments.
Create your account and join the marketplace — it's free to browse.