Success Stories
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We stand here proudly because of our satisfied customers.

“3D Spark is stable, fast, and always accessible, significantly automating processes, especially in quick costing. It builds confidence among our team, allowing us to pinpoint the most cost-effective production alternatives. The ability to compare 15 different processes and various materials for manufacturability, costs, and timing instantly is incredibly valuable.”

Added Value:

15+

Technologies available for benchmarking

40%

Reduction in purchase prices of parts

86%

Fewer RFQS
needed

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Dr. -Ing. Uwe Jurdeczka

Gruppenleiter Innovative Produktionstechnologien, Senior Expert Additive Manufacturing

“Our collaboration with 3D Spark has been a key factor in Alstom's achievements in additive manufacturing and the success of our DesignToPrint program. This partnership not only supports our innovation goals but also participates in our commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. We look forward to furthering our leadership in the industry and setting new benchmarks for excellence in digital manufacturing.”

Added Value:

€15M+

Saved in
Costs

2,600

Months in
lead-time reduced

Powerful
C-level reporting

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Aurelien Fussel

3D Printing Program Manager at Alstom

“The founders' AM expertise gathered at the Fraunhofer has been noticeably incorporated into 3D Spark. With the right parameterisation of material and machine, we now achieve an accuracy of ±5%. The automations make these activities more stable, easier and faster, so that our partners in the DB in particular benefit from timely and reliable offers that are not based on a Excel sheet.”

Added Value:

± 5%

Costing Accuracy
achieved

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Sven Gaede

Application Engineer Additive Manufacturing at Deutsche Bahn

3D Spark customer - Markus Goeberndorfer

"The manufacturing costing estimates from 3D Spark were highly accurate, within 2-3% of our in-house calculations. This accuracy built trust and saved 90% of manual time, enabling us to make confident decisions."

Added Value:

2-3%

Cost achieved compared to actual in-house costs.

90%

Time saved by reducing manual work

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Markus Goeberndorfer

Application Engineer at ÖBB

"3D Spark allows us to accurately calculate part costs and analyze our 100,000+ spare parts portfolio for cost and lead time savings. It’s essential for managing our complex inventory efficiently and supports our mission for sustainable, low-cost mobility solutions."

Added Value:

100,000+

Spare part portfolio analysed for cost and lead time savings

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Patrick Klein

Application Engineer at ÖBB

3D Spark customer - Ignacio Lobo Casanova

“Requesting a part via 3D Spark is intuitive and efficient. What's more, this self-service is designed for everyone, not just experts in additive manufacturing technologies, making these cutting-edge tools accessible to all ZF employees.”

Added Value:

50%

Reduction in part request to production process time

25%+

Increased accuracy of analysis

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Dr. Ignacio Lobo Casanova

Head of SMART Lightweight Process Technologies, ZF

“We need to give the power to the people to understand cost and manufacturability of their parts without bugging experts and wasting their time and this is what 3D Spark is helping us to do.”

Added Value:

50%

Reduction in part request to production process time

25%+

Increased accuracy of analysis

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Marcel Ahlbrand

Advanced Development Chassis Components, ZF

Implementing 3D Spark

Book a discovery call

Discovery call

45 mins - We discuss your current manufacturing challenges and explore how 3D Spark can support your goals. You’ll get a first look at how our platform fits into your workflow.

Personalised Demo

60 mins - We walk you through the platform using your own components and data. You’ll see how 3D Spark identifies cost drivers, lead time bottlenecks, and sustainability potential - specific to your use case.

Alignment & Planning call

60 mins - We align on next steps, address any legal, IT, procurement requirements, NDA, etc., and define the scope and goals for the Proof of Value (PoV). We’ll also outline any needed customizations.

Paid proof of value (POV)

3 months -This phase is all about delivering measurable impact tailored to your specific setup.

‍High-value, hands-on collaboration: We work closely with your team to prove the value of 3D Spark in your real-world environment.

‍Digital Twin: We replicate your additive manufacturing (AM) production and supplier landscape in 3D Spark.

‍Calibration & Benchmarking: In the first 1–2 weeks, we validate the platform’s accuracy using your data and feedback.

‍Part Screening: We analyze 50, 500, or 2,500 parts—uncovering opportunities to reduce cost, lead time, and CO₂ emissions.

‍Statement of Work: We jointly define the rollout plan, including your success criteria, onboarding roadmap, and any required custom developments or integrations.

Post purchase phase: Roll-out

After a successful PoV, we roll out 3D Spark across your organization.
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This includes:
- Setting up your Digital Warehouse.
- White-labeling and SSO integration.
- Connecting your internal teams and suppliers.
- Tailored training to ensure adoption and maximize impact.
- Execute any custom developments or integrations if needed.

Customer Success

You get a dedicated senior customer success manager to ensure long-term value and continuous improvement who:

- Helps you track key KPIs like quoting speed, cost savings, and CO₂ reduction.
- Supports any ongoing onboarding, adoption, and optimization.
- Leads structured check-ins—starting weekly, then bi-weekly and quarterly as needed.
- Provides strategic guidance and ensures your team stays aligned with evolving goals.

What is it?

Case studies

3D Spark's manufacturing data analysis platform

Get insights directly from our customers on how 3D Spark's platform benefited their businesses

Sales

Metshape X 3D Spark

Engineering

DB X 3D Spark

Procurement

Alstom X 3D Spark

Case study 1

Sales

Customer- Metshape

The Problem -

High time and effort required by sales team to analyze 3D CADs and 2D drawings from daily Requests for Quotations (RFQs) regarding technical feasibility and precise, instant costing.

Implementation:

Output

3 times less tools
needed for quoting

Output

90% reduced quoting
time

OUTPUT

100% Reduced effort
for answering
unsuitable RFQs

Case study 2

Engineering

Customer- DB

The Problem-
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There were challenges in feasibility testing and (pre-)calculation processes, including the need for higher accuracy, improved stability, ease, and speed. They also experienced issues with reliance on fragile Excel sheets, which hindered their ability to provide timely and reliable offers.

Implementation:

Output

Achieved an accuracy
of +-5%

Case study 3

Procurement

Customer- Alstom

The Problem-

Alstom faced challenges including high parts purchase prices, time-consuming RFQ processes, limited adoption rate of AM, and the need for cost, lead time and CO₂e savings, accounting.

Implementation:

Output

Parts purchase
prices reduced by
more than 20%

OUTPUT

86% less RFQs needed

Output

On-demand in-house
AM consultancy
for expertise growth

OUTPUT

Live AM roll-out
KPIs: global cost
& leadtime savings

Empower Your Business with Proven Manufacturing Solutions

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The 3D Spark platform

Tailored Solutions for your manufacturing challenges

250%

95%

±5%

100K+

100%

15+

40%

86%

50%

15M+ €

70k days

Success Stories‍

15+

40%

86%

Dr. -Ing. Uwe Jurdeczka

€15M+

2,600

Aurelien Fussel

± 5%

Sven Gaede

2-3%

90%

Markus Goeberndorfer

100,000+

Patrick Klein

50%

25%+

Dr. Ignacio Lobo Casanova

50%

25%+

Marcel Ahlbrand

See the impact on your business with 3D Spark: Calculate Your ROI

Implementing 3D Spark

Discovery call

Personalised Demo

Alignment & Planning call

Paid proof of value (POV)

Post purchase phase: Roll-out

Customer Success

Ready to discover your savings?

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Case studies

3D Spark's manufacturing data analysis platform

Case study 1

Sales

Case study 2

Engineering

Case study 3

Procurement

Success Stories
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