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Metalworkers cannot do without the expertise of technology companies in today’s world. But the cultural difference between these two worlds often proves to be considerable during collaboration, with negative consequences. This raises the question: who then should take the lead regarding digital change projects? A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who speaks both languages can bridge the gap.

All too often, the quotation process within the metals industry consumes valuable time from entrepreneurs. They therefore work more ín than ón their metalworking company. And that’s a shame. More importantly, it is a drag on progress. Recognizable? Keep reading, because things can be different. An automated quotation process gives you, the entrepreneur, the time to move your business forward.

Looking for estimators and work planners in the metal industry? Virtually impossible to do. The number of vacancies is large and then they are also open for a remarkably long time. Meanwhile, this is holding back the continued growth of many metalworkers. But it can be done differently thanks to new technology. An automated quotation platform is the solution. Too good to be true? Just read this blog.

Opting for a self-service portal pays off, especially for metalworkers with customers who request relatively simple products. What does it yield? Less pressure on your own sales department, more convenience for your customers. There is one big but: developing a self-service portal yourself comes with major challenges. Give yourself a carefree alternative and opt for a SaaS solution. This blog explains why that is the best choice.

Ten years back, the market for metalworkers was such that you could devise a relatively simple portal yourself and have it built at limited cost. This could be done by cleverly linking your CAM systems with your ERP system. In the Netherlands, De Cromvoirtse and Suplacon are known as pioneers of such self-service portals.

Artificial intelligence matchmaking within the metalworking industry is the key to increasing agility in the supply chain and value chain

Artificial intelligence is completely revolutionizing the way of working, estimating and planning within the metalworking industry.

Perform different operations and thus handle more production stages. Luckily, digital transformation offers a solution. Feature recognition and automated manufacturability analysis provide additional leeway. In this blog you will read how and why Upstream Feature Management is a necessity and is becoming the new standard within the metalworking industry.

Estimating material consumption and determining purchase costs, go figure as an estimator within the metalworking industry. It is an increasingly complex and time-consuming challenge. But it can also be different. Smart digital solutions make it possible to simplify and speed up the quotation and estimation process. How? We outline the latest developments in this blog.

Unfortunately, sometimes you only see what you need when there is a need. But often it is already too late. If it suddenly becomes a crisis, you think I should have continued that innovation. But at that point there was no need. That requires accelerated innovation. Something that you often see in times of crisis or war.