3D Software

MakerOS makes its 3D printing business management software free

Software developerMakerOS已免费使用其全面的3D打印业务管理软件。

In a bid to “democratize product development”, the company intends to make it much easier for engineers, designers, and digital manufacturing SMEs to emerge in an already competitive market space. Larger businesses will also be able to utilize an additional set of paid premium services if needed.

Mike Moceri, CEO and founder of MakerOS, states, “There is a good opportunity for new businesses to get involved in the industry, and for existing medium and larger-sized businesses to grow and increase their margins, with the MakerOS platform. We’ve already proven that with a few of our clients.”

Makeros用户界面和集成的3D零件查看器。通过Makeros的照片。

What is MakerOS?

The MakerOS software platform comprises a number of tools designed to allow 3D printing companies to better manage their manufacturing workflows. The all-in-one product addresses the need for a whole host of functionality such as job costing, project management, client relations, and even a 3D file viewer all in one place. The heart of the software is composed of an easy-to-use project management and job submission system. The centralized dashboard is accessible to both manufacturers and clients, fostering a collaborative environment and enabling ongoing project transparency.

Makeros还具有自动报价器,它可以简单地自动化零件引用过程。AutoQuoter几乎与几乎所有已建立的3D打印机兼容,还与公司当前的库存同步,从而产生了更准确的价格和现实时间的报价。

Taking it one step further, MakerOS also provides its own custom online invoicing system which allows users to create and send amenable invoices while tracking payment statuses. The company has even partnered with payment system developerStripeto increase its offering of payment options.

Finally, the platform allows any manufacturing business to add a personalized client portal to their website, providing a free project intake system to improve efficiency and productivity. The portal consolidates everything related to the project in one location, and even allows for real-time chat functionality to ensure excellent client communication at every stage of the 3D printing workflow.

约翰·克雷(John Kray),创始人兼首席执行官Hydra ResearchMakeros客户端补充说:“ Makeros确实简化了我们3D服务的项目管理。我们看到的最大好处是能够在一个易于使用的在线门户中访问所有通信,CAD/参考文件和发票。”

Makeros提供了工作成本,项目管理和客户关系管理功能。通过Makeros的图像。

Workflow management software in 3D printing

While it may not be the only business management software in the 3D printing industry, MakerOS is carving a niche for itself among smaller customers with limited funding. Users of the free MakerOS package will be provided with 10 employee licenses, 30GB of file storage, and unlimited customer slots. For larger-scale customers, however, the ‘Business’ package might be a better fit. Priced at $239 a month, the premium option provides 20 employee licenses, 300GB of file storage, unlimited API access, a VoIP phone system, and ongoing email and phone support services.

Although slightly different, software developer3D Control Systems, the parent company of3DPrinterOS, recently launched its ownadditive manufacturing workflow management software, ZAP. The AI-powered platform is intended to help manufacturers cut operational costs and improve production efficiencies with a full suite of production management functionality, including a machine-agnostic MES.

在其他地方,软件提供商Gravity Pull Systemsalso recently launched aworkflow optimization systemfor industrial 3D printing. Dubbed Synoptik, the software is aimed at service bureaus and manufacturing companies serving a wide variety of industries such as aerospace, medical and automotive.

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Featured image shows the MakerOS user interface and integrated 3D part viewer. Photo via MakerOS.