Micro-Manufacturing Equipment and Services Checklist
 Ready to streamline your production? This Micro-Manufacturing Equipment Checklist gives you the exact tools and services and setups successful makers use to work smarter, reduce overhead, and scale with confidence.
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Stainless Steel Work Table
A solid stainless steel work table is one of the best investments you can make. It gives you a clean, durable, food-safe surface that stands up to years of batching, pouring, and packaging. The locking wheels make it easy to shift your workspace as your production grows, and the undershelf keeps your most-used tools within arm’s reach — a simple upgrade that instantly makes your workflow smoother and more efficient.
Suggested Quantity: 1-3 (depending on size of maker space)
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Double Induction Cooktop Burner
Precise temperature control is everything — and this double induction cooktop gives you consistency you can trust. The wide temperature range and pre-programmed settings help you heat oils, melt solids, and hold temperatures without scorching or guessing. The shatter-proof glass wipes clean in seconds, and the portable design lets you build a flexible, scalable production setup that grows with your business.
Suggested Quantity: 1
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Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid
You can’t beat a good commercial-grade stockpot for consistent, repeatable batches. The 20-quart size is perfect for scaling up without losing control of your recipe, and the tri-ply bottom distributes heat evenly so oils melt smoothly and mixtures don’t scorch. It’s tough, reliable, easy to clean, and built for the kind of everyday use that small-batch production demands — a true workhorse in any refill shop or micro-manufacturing setup.
Suggested Quantity: 1-3
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5-Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid
A smaller 5-quart stockpot is essential for test batches and specialty products. It heats evenly, works beautifully on induction, and gives you precise control as you refine formulas or produce limited-run items. Durable, easy to clean, and just the right size for R&D days, this pot helps you experiment confidently before scaling up to larger batches.
Suggested Quantity: 1-3
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Water Distiller
Having your own water distiller gives you a huge boost in product consistency and quality. Distilled water helps formulas stay stable, reduces contamination risks, and keeps equipment cleaner over time. This model from VEVOR is fast, reliable, and built with stainless steel where it matters, plus the glass carafe keeps your final product pure. It’s a simple, affordable way to elevate your formulations and maintain the professional standards customers expect.
Suggested Quantity: 1
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Filling Machine Bottler
A manual filling machine is one of those upgrades that instantly tightens up your workflow. It gives you clean, consistent fills — no more hand-pouring fatigue or product loss — which means faster production and a more professional final result. The adjustable 5–55 ml range makes it perfect for serums, cleansers, oils, and sample sizes, allowing you to scale your output without sacrificing accuracy or craftsmanship.
Suggested Quantity: 1
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