MakeItQuick Streamlines Operations and Boosts Revenue with DigiFabster
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries
- Plastics
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Rapid Prototyping
Services
- Hardware Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
MakeItQuick is an additive manufacturing service bureau based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of 3D printing services using various types of plastics, including ABS, nylon, and flexible polymers. In addition to 3D printing, MakeItQuick also provides several post-processing capabilities such as sanding, bead blasting, painting, and assembly. The company supports a large portion of the product development lifecycle, from prototyping to small batch manufacturing, providing significant value to their customers. Their objective was to automate front-end tasks like quoting and order management to save money and scale more effectively.
The Challenge
MakeItQuick, a UK-based additive manufacturing service bureau, faced a significant challenge in its early stages. The company was spending an excessive amount of time and resources on manual tasks such as quoting and order management. Each quote took anywhere from 10 minutes to over an hour to prepare, costing the company an average of £15.00 per quote. Additionally, pushing each order through its facility cost between £15-20.00. This redundant work was not only costly but also hindered the company's ability to scale effectively. The team at MakeItQuick realized that to grow, they needed to eliminate much of this redundant work.
The Solution
To address this challenge, MakeItQuick turned to DigiFabster, a software solution that could automate front-end tasks like quoting and order management. The company was impressed by the ease of setting up pricing and generating an iFrame widget during a demonstration of DigiFabster’s software. This widget could be embedded directly on their company’s website, replacing manual business processes. After signing up as a customer, MakeItQuick was able to configure and implement the software on their site within a few hours. This web-based solution allowed MakeItQuick to automate much of the manual work that was hindering their growth.
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