At 3D Spark, our mission goes beyond developing our B2B manufacturing and procurement software. We aim to immerse ourselves in the practical realities where our solutions are applied, ensuring we exceed our customers' expectations. Continuing with our "Customer Internship Program," Fritz from 3D Spark recently spent an insightful day at our customer MetShape’s facility, delving deep into their processes and challenges.

Key Interactions

During his internship, Fritz had the opportunity to interact with key personnel at MetShape. He was warmly welcomed by Dr. Andreas Baum, CEO at MetShape, whose vision for integrating advanced manufacturing processes with seamless digital solutions resonated deeply with our goals at 3D Spark. Fritz also worked closely with Rinor Jashari, who provided invaluable insights into their operational challenges and highlighted areas where 3D Spark’s platform could bring significant advantages.

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High-Precision Parts for Advanced Applications

MetShape specializes in manufacturing high-precision parts for various industries, including medical, micro-mechanics, space, and aerospace. Here are some examples of their impressive work:

Leveraging 3D Spark for Enhanced Price Calculations and Quotations

During the internship, Fritz also observed how MetShape utilizes 3D Spark and how it helps with streamlining their price calculations and quotation process. By leveraging the platform they were able to significantly reduce the time required for production preparation by automating the analysis of various geometrical data.

Strategic Discussions for Future Collaboration

Fritz’s discussions with the MetShape team focused on:

• Implementing an automated system for initial evaluations within 3D Spark, ensuring data arrives seamlessly in the ERP system.
• Highlighting critical tolerances and threads in technical drawings to reduce manual analysis time, currently taking up to 20 minutes.
• Exploring the feasibility of market price inquiries and reference pricing for various manufacturing processes.

Looking to the Future

This internship not only provided Fritz with valuable insights but also reinforced the importance of close collaboration with our customers. The hands-on experience at MetShape is instrumental in refining our software, making it even more responsive to the needs of our users.

We are excited about the ongoing learning and growth this initiative fosters and look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to explore and push the boundaries of additive manufacturing together. Stay tuned for our next internship story and discover how 3D Spark can revolutionize your manufacturing, sales, and procurement processes!

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