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Rapid Direct，领导快速原型公司in China, is seeking to bridge the gap between physical and digital production systems for rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing with itsinstant quote platform。
这company is looking to solve the current pain points of rapid prototyping, such as efficiency, pricing, lead times, and a lack of transparency in the manufacturing process, with RapidDirect’s instant quote platform, you can experience a user-friendly interface, design for manufacturing (DfM) analysis, and efficient order management.
Essentially, RapidDirect’s instant quote platform allows customers complete access to a wide range of prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services, and shortens the preparation stage from days to within a minute. Furthermore, the platform enables customers to download, manage, and edit their quotes in a single place, while shortening turnaround times, boosting efficiency, and saving costs.
RapidDirect首席执行官Leon Huang说：“我们知道，就报价而言，快速制造领域的差距很大。”“需要缩短产品开发周期并降低投资风险，而节省成本的需求持续增加。快速原型制作行业也以繁琐的报价过程为标志。原型客户发现很难在短时间内获得多个制造商的价格报价以进行比较。
“Our new online quoting system aims at bridging the gap between physical and digital production systems.”
RapidDirect’s rapid prototyping offering
RapidDirect’s rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing capabilities span CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication and much more. The firm has two factories located in Shenzhen which cover more than 3,000 square meters and house state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.
这company ensures the quality of the parts it manufactures through the installation of a range of professional inspection equipment, including coordinate measuring machines, projectors, and height gauges. RapidDirect also boasts a strong supplier and manufacturing network to provide its customers with competitive prices and fast delivery, and offers 24/7 technical engineering support.
这company provides rapid prototyping services for clients in a whole host of industries, ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and consumer goods. The firm is also ISO 9001:2015 certified for its management system, which ensures its products and services meet both regulatory requirements and those of its customers. To complement this, RapidDirect’s team of 10 quality inspection personnel, 10 technical engineers, and 15 sales engineers, are on hand to assist manufacturers with their orders.
RapidDirect’s rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing capabilities are competing with the likes of global manufacturing marketplaceXometry和在线制造平台集线器, which wasrecently acquired按需数字制造提供商Protolabs。Like these companies, RapidDirect is seeking to democratize and streamline the on-demand manufacturing process for its customers by providing a one-stop-shop for their rapid prototyping and mass production needs.
RapidDirect’s instant quote platform
RapidDirect于今年6月推出了其即时报价平台，成为有史以来第一个为多种原型服务提供即时报价的平台之一。客户可以从四个主要的制造服务中进行选择 - 3D打印，CNC加工，钣金制造和注塑成型 - 以实现其原型设计。
基于人工智能（AI）算法，该平台分析上传的CAD文件的设计数据，然后自动生成报价，客户可以从中下达订单。即时引用引擎允许制造商在一天中的任何时间收到报价，并立即访问RapidDirectprototype machining services。
这data-driven platform shortens the preparation stage of the prototyping process from days to less than a minute, allowing designers and manufacturers alike to upload their designs and choose from a range of suitable manufacturing options. From this, customers can instantly receive real-time information regarding price, materials, and finish options, enabling them to order various parts more quickly and freeing up engineers for other manufacturing projects.
Using RapidDirect’s instant quoting system, users are able to download, manage, and edit multiple quotes in one place, and are provided with lead times and bulk prices upfront. Customers can also compare the prices of different materials and technologies in order to make faster and more informed design decisions.
此外，用户不再需要登录多个跟踪系统即可放置或监视其订单，因为他们可以在即时报价平台内完成所有操作。
此外，该平台将自动的DFM反馈集成到每个快速原型工作流程中，从而使用户可以在此过程中的任何时候轻松调整其订单。自动化的DFM分析功能有助于确保更好的生产设计，更快的周转时间以及最终更高质量的产品。
Through the platform, customers are kept up to date with the progress of their order by automated email notifications at each stage of production, right up to delivery. The all-in-one order management feature provides users with real-time order tracking at their fingertips, while delivering transparency throughout the manufacturing process.
Essentially, RapidDirect’s instant quote platform removes the outdated and tedious back-and-forth file exchange process and long-winded email chains, and replaces these processes with a faster, simplified ordering experience. As a result, manufacturing lead times are significantly shortened and overall customer experience is improved.
实际上，Rapid Direct声称制造商可以使用即时报价平台节省多达30％的预算，并提高其效率高达三分之一。
New customers to RapidDirect’s instant quote platform are currently able to receive 15 percent off their first orders until 20th October 2021, using the coupon code RD3DIND.Customers can get an instant quote here.
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