Lone Star Downhole Products is now Fifty X Technology. Same team. Same campus. Same tolerances. What changed, and what didn't
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Cypress, Texas  ·  U.S.-based manufacturer  ·  Est. 2017

Precision manufacturing,
vertically integrated.
Built for industries that can't afford a miss.

Complex parts. Difficult materials. One accountable manufacturer. Fifty X combines precision CNC machining, engineered elastomers, fabrication, repair, and inspection under one roof. We help OEMs move demanding components from print to production with fewer handoffs, tighter process control, and clear accountability through final inspection.

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CAGE code
8JPP2
SAM UEI
DP8BSDC81GC3
Quality system
ISO 9001:2015 compliant
Defense export
JCP certified (DD 2345)
Capabilities

Three disciplines.
One roof. One standard.

Most shops machine. Some mold. Very few do both, bond the two together, and own every step from program to final inspection. That integration is the reason a Fifty X part shows up once, correct, and on the date we said.

CNC MACHINING

Precision CNC Machining

Multi-axis turning and milling for complex, tight-tolerance components made from demanding materials. We engineer the complete manufacturing process around the print, from tooling and workholding through machining, inspection, and repeatable production.

  • Non-magnetic stainless, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and tool steels
  • Complex turned and milled components
  • Tight-tolerance threads, bores, sealing surfaces, and critical datums
  • Multi-axis and single-setup machining
  • In-house process engineering, workholding, programming, and prove-out
ENGINEERED ELASTOMERS

Engineered Elastomers & Rubber-to-Metal Bonding

Application-specific HNBR compounds developed with specialized compounding chemists, then molded and bonded in-house to precision-machined metal components. By controlling the metal substrate, surface preparation, bonding, molding, and final inspection, we deliver a fully integrated product from one accountable source.

  • Advanced Series and HyperHeat™ HNBR compounds
  • Engineered for demanding temperature, pressure, and fluid exposure
  • Compression molding and rubber-to-metal bonding
  • Custom colors for identification and product differentiation
  • In-house machining, molding, and final inspection
FABRICATION & REPAIR

Fabrication & Critical Component Repair

Precision welding, dimensional restoration, re-machining, remolding, and final inspection performed under one roof. We recover high-value components through a controlled repair process designed to extend service life, reduce replacement costs, and return dependable equipment to operation.

  • Repair and refurbishment of critical components
  • Precision welding and post-weld machining
  • Dimensional restoration of worn or damaged features
  • Rubber removal, surface preparation, and rebonding
  • Priority support for time-sensitive repairs
  • Documented inspection and full traceability
Vertically integrated

Every step is ours to control.

Outsourcing a step means inheriting someone else's schedule and someone else's excuse. We removed that risk by bringing the work in-house, in sequence, under one quality system.

01Print & program
02Material & saw
03CNC machine
04Mold & bond
05Fabricate & assemble
06Inspect & certify
07Ship & support
Turnkey through to finish

One PO. A finished part.

Machining is rarely the last step. Heat treat, plating, coatings, and secondary operations run through a curated network of vendors we've qualified and manage ourselves, so you place one order and receive one finished, inspected, certified part.

  • Heat treatment
  • Passivation
  • Anodizing
  • Plating
  • Phosphate coating
  • Chemical conversion coating
  • Black oxide
  • Powder coating
  • Painting
  • Surface treatment
  • Grinding
  • Honing
  • Welding
  • Assembly
  • Laser marking
  • Engraving
Industries

Where the standard goes,
we go.

Our tolerances were forged in one of the hardest environments on earth: the bottom of a directional well. That is the foundation, not the ceiling. The same discipline transfers cleanly to any industry where precision, traceability, and delivery are non-negotiable.

Foundation

Energy — MWD & Directional Drilling

The industry that built us and the one we know best. Specialists, not generalists. →
Growing

Aerospace & Defense

SAM-registered and JCP-certified. Delivering on DLA contracts today. Ready for the primes' supply chains.

Growing

Robotics & Automation

Precision structural and motion components for the machines we're also putting on our own floor.

Active

Industrial & Fluid Handling

Machined-and-bonded seals, sleeves, and wear components for pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.

Emerging

Geothermal & Subsurface Energy

Downhole heat and pressure know-how applied to the next generation of subsurface power.

If you run MWD or directional tools in North America, you already know what we make. New components, rubber centralizers, and the high-demand repair and fabrication work that keeps fleets turning.

We started in 2017 with a single molding press and a proprietary HNBR compound developed for downhole service. Everything since — the CNC capacity, the campus, the robotics — was built to serve this industry better, not to leave it.

Send the print, the failed part, or the field report. You will not need to translate it for us.

Send RFQ MWD components

MWD components →

Lower-end and pulser parts, interconnects, spearpoints, pressure housings, muleshoes, and running gear. Stocked, repeat-production, and made to print.

Rubber centralizers →

New and remolded on proprietary HNBR, in more than fifty profiles, in a true range of molded-in colors. Advanced Series and HyperHeat™ platforms.

Repair & refurbishment

Runout correction, re-machining, re-bonding, and re-marking of critical downhole components with documented inspection.

Fabrication & hot jobs

When the tool is on a truck and the rig is waiting. Priority scheduling with clear commitments and live status updates.

Technology & continuous improvement

Never complacent.

"Technology" is in our name because it reflects how we operate. We invest in collaborative automation, multi-axis mill-turn equipment, advanced inspection, and the systems required to connect them. We engineer complete manufacturing processes in-house, from workholding and tooling strategy to programming, automation, and verification. The objective is simple: become faster, more repeatable, and more capable every year.

Robotic technology deployment

We deploy robotic technology directly into production to automate machine tending, maintain consistent cycle flow, and extend productive spindle hours. It is a deliberate move toward scalable automation, greater throughput, and more dependable production.

Advanced sub-spindle CNC technology

Enhanced sub-spindle machining allows components to transfer automatically between spindles and be completed on both ends in one controlled cycle. Fewer setups and handoffs mean less stacked variation, tighter process control, and finished parts coming directly off the machine.

AI-enabled manufacturing

We integrate AI into our manufacturing systems to improve production visibility, accelerate decision-making, and identify problems earlier. Our custom operational dashboard turns shop-floor data into clear priorities, measurable performance, and faster action across the business.

In-house manufacturing engineering

We engineer the entire manufacturing process, from tooling strategy and workholding to programming, inspection, and documented prove-out. This turns demanding prints into stable, repeatable production systems capable of delivering the same result from first article through full production.

Operating principle
Manufacturing will not wait for companies to catch up. At Fifty X, technology is not a side initiative. It is how we scale, compete, and lead. We are building for where the industry is going and investing now in the people, equipment, and systems required to stay ahead.
Ryan Dill, Founder & CEO
About Fifty X Technology

Built from the floor up.
Engineered for what comes next.

Fifty X Technology began in Cypress, Texas, in 2017 with one molding press and a clear objective: build critical components with greater control, stronger technical capability, and complete accountability to the customer.

That foundation expanded quickly. CNC machining came in-house in 2019, followed by federal contracting, multi-axis manufacturing, a dedicated two-building campus, robotic machine tending, enhanced sub-spindle capability, and AI-enabled production systems. What began as an elastomer operation has developed into an integrated manufacturing company spanning precision machining, engineered elastomers, fabrication, and critical component repair.

The progression has been deliberate. Every major investment has increased our control over quality, lead time, capacity, or process performance. The name Fifty X Technology represents the next phase: deeper automation, smarter manufacturing systems, broader market reach, and a company built to keep advancing.

  • 2017Founded in Cypress, Texas. Proprietary HNBR development begins, and the first molding press enters production.
  • 2019CNC machining is brought in-house, establishing integrated metal and elastomer manufacturing.
  • 2020Manufacturing capacity triples. CAGE Code 8JPP2 is secured, opening the company's federal contracting division.
  • 2022Multi-axis turning and milling capacity expands as precision machining becomes a major operating division.
  • 2024Operations move into a dedicated two-building manufacturing campus built to support continued growth.
  • 2025Collaborative robotic technology is deployed for CNC machine tending, beginning the next stage of production automation.
  • 2026Enhanced sub-spindle machining and AI-enabled production systems are introduced. Lone Star Downhole Products becomes Fifty X Technology, reflecting a broader capability base and a larger vision for the company.
The name change

New name. Same company.

Lone Star Downhole Products, LLC
Fifty X Technology, LLC
Effective September 2026
Why the change?
Our capabilities outgrew the name. Downhole is where we started and where we remain specialists; the new name reflects the full breadth of what we build and the technology-forward way we build it.
What stays the same?
Same legal entity, same ownership, same team, same campus, same tax ID, same CAGE code and SAM registration, same phone number. Your existing POs, pricing, and quality records carry over unchanged.
What do I need to update?
Vendor records and remit-to name: Fifty X Technology, LLC. Email addresses now end in @fiftyxtechnology.com; old addresses forward during the transition.
Are you leaving oil & gas?
No. MWD and directional drilling customers built this company and remain our core focus. We are adding industries, not replacing one.
Contact

Send the print.
We'll send the date.

Quotes, repairs, hot jobs, or a capabilities conversation. Reach the team directly or use the form and we will respond within one business day.

Accounts payable & receivable
accounting@fiftyxtechnology.com
Campus
19615 Juergen Rd., Bldg. 3100
Cypress, TX 77433
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Careers  ·  Cypress, Texas

We're hiring.
Come build with us.

New machines, robots on the floor, and more work than hands. We are looking for people who take pride in a part, hold a standard without being asked, and want to grow with a company that is scaling on purpose.

  • 01CNC OperatorOpenRun and tend multi-axis turning and milling centers. Load, measure, and keep parts in tolerance across the shift.
  • 02CNC LeadOpenOwn setups, prove-out, and daily output on the floor. Coach operators and hold the standard when it is inconvenient.
  • 03Operations ManagerOpenRun the plant: scheduling, quality, people, and delivery dates we keep. Report directly to the owner.

How to apply: email your resume to info@fiftyxtechnology.com with the role in the subject line. No portal, no forms. A real person reads every one and responds.

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