行业4.0软件和服务公司3Diligenthas opened a beta program of its new ProdEX Connect and Shopsight Connect applications to all qualified users, after successfully concluding its pilot.
The new applications aim to fulfill 3Diligent’s ongoing commitment to empower distributed manufacturing. ProdEx is a manufacturing-as-a-service platform for companies looking to acquire custom manufactured parts on-demand. The software utilizes technologies such as CNC machining, sheet metal forming, casting, and injection molding, alongside its 3D printing offering. The firm’s Shopsight software aids job shops, machine shops, and service bureaus to manufacture and deliver custom parts through quoting project management, and quality assurance tools.
Key to the new offerings is the facilitation of job opportunities between ProdEX and Shopsight users through 3Diligent’s team and proprietary matching algorithms. Additionally, the applications will utilize integrated sharing tools, including Zoom video conferencing, to provide enhanced connectivity throughout the product development cycle.
3Diligent首席执行官Cullen Hilkene说：“ Connect代表了我们的Prodex和Shotsight应用程序迈出的激动人心的一步。”“在我们当前的经济中，至关重要的是，购买或产品开发的人们仍然可以与合同制造合作伙伴保持联系。Prodex Connect and Shotsight Connect增加了与流行前时代超过水平的连接性。”
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Founded in 2014 as developers of the Vulcury Digital Manufacturing Platform, 3Diligent has since provided numerous additive manufacturing services, alongside CNC machining, casting and injection molding offerings for custom components, prototype designs, tools, and replacement parts.
去年，3Diligent推出了3D打印咨询服务与制造商合作以制定添加剂制造策略和设计。雷电竞充值在此之前，这家加利福尼亚公司宣布扩展其制造网络，该网络包含1,200台机器，其中包括该网络250个设施的资格在六大洲。
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According to a global search and assessment of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) production lighthouses carried out in 2018 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and McKinsey & Company, digitization of the manufacturing process is expected to创建高达3.7万亿美元的价值to global manufacturing.
Elsewhere, 3D printing software developer 3YOURMIND is also helping users harness the power of digital manufacturing. The Berlin-based company expanded its existing端到端的工作流管理平台at the tail end of last year. Furthermore, on-demand manufacturing marketplace Xometry, launched itsEuropean instant quoting on 3D printing servicesin February.
3Diligent’s new collection of services are designed to ‘unleash the power’ of distributed digital manufacturing, enhanced by the latest ProdEX and Shopsight additions.
ProdEX users can choose to submit RFQs in three different ways, one of which involves requesting a ‘ProdEX Auto’ instant quote for rapid prototyping. Alternatively, customers can invite the ProdEX team to assist as project managers through requesting a ‘ProdEX PM’ quote, or can choose to request a ‘ProdEX Connect’ quote.
Those who submit their RFQ through ProdEX Connect can release their request directly to their preferred suppliers through the portal at no charge or can be introduced to qualified suppliers in the ProdEX production network for a fee. Free extended trials of the Shopsight software can be granted to suppliers and manufacturing partners outside of the ProdEX network as part of the Connect workflow.
提交请求后，客户可以通过软件的通信和数据管理工具与供应商联络，而供应商可以通过Shotsight Management Portal参与。每个应用程序通过Zoom平台以及RFQ以及从请求到交付的订单跟踪提供视频通信和屏幕共享。
Hilkene added: “We want to empower companies with their transition to Industry 4.0. Especially, for products that are in development or regulated industries, manufacturing challenges are often best solved when the customer can directly engage the machine operator.
“With ProdEX Connect features, engineers and buyers benefit from our Industry 4.0 tools, whether they are working with longstanding suppliers or seeking new partners from our vetted ProdEX production network. In turn, the operators using Shopsight benefit from greater opportunities to create and grow their customer base, and a suite of tools to help them assess, quote, and fabricate more effectively.”
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Featured image shows metal parts 3D Printed using 3Diligent’s global manufacturing network. Photo via 3Diligent.
