About Us

Founded in 1989 in a small garage, Applied Precision has grown into an established and trusted machine shop in Santa Clara, California serving the local and regional manufacturing community. Through decades of steady growth, investment, and dedication to quality, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and craftsmanship.

Today, we offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing capabilities, including multi-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, electrical enclosure and electrical panel modifications, full assembly, and a variety of additional value-added services. Our advanced equipment and experienced team allow us to support projects from prototype through production with consistent accuracy and efficiency.

We proudly serve the semiconductor, medical, and technology industries, where precision, quality, and dependability are critical. Our mission is to deliver high-precision parts with integrity, consistency, and quick turnaround times—without compromise. We approach every job with the same level of care and urgency, valuing each project as if it were our last.

Guided by strong core values and a commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to remain a trusted manufacturing partner for our current and future customers. The future is bright and we are dedicated to growing alongside our customers while maintaining the high standards that have defined our business for more than three decades.

In honor of the founder of Applied Precision

Norman Medrano

August 26, 1954 - June 22, 2025