Why part screening matters?

Reduce cost at scale and boost effeciency: choose the most efficient manufacturing technology for tens, hundreds or thousands parts.
Make-or-buy: compare in-house costs and supplier prices to inform procurement decisions.
Build a business case for CAPEX investments: assess and justify technology investments based on your inventory data.
Unlock the potential of additive manufacturing: perform AM feasibility assessments on your inventory, identifying cost, lead time and CO2 reduction opportunities.
Sustainability goals: identify the most climate-compliant manufacturing options and cut CO₂ footprints.
Lead generation: increase your RFQ volume through visibility on the 3D Spark Supplier Panel.

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What’s Inside the Report?

High-Level Portfolio Overview:
‍Key insights on portfolio size, available data (CAD, 2D drawings, ERP), and screening scope.
Manufacturability & Supplier Screening:
Breakdown of in-house production options and qualified suppliers assessed.
Savings Potential Uncovered:
‍Identified cost savings, lead time reductions, and CO₂ footprint reduction potential,
Technology Breakdown:
‍Clear overview of parts suited for different manufacturing methods—both in-house and outsourced.
Part-Level Highlights:
‍Top parts generating the most cost, lead time, and CO₂ savings.

Note: The sample report contains illustrative data for demonstration purposes only.

How can you know the cost reduction potential in your portfolio at scale?

Algorithm analysis: data collection and preparation

As a basis for the part screening, 3D CAD files, 2D drawings, and/or ERP data is collected and analysed by our AI-driven algorithm.
To ensure reliable results, we calibrate our algorithm to your machine equipment and suppliers. Doing this, we achieve cost calculations with down +-10 % accuracy.

Automated part screening

Analyze cost, lead time, and CO₂ for different technologies, in-house production and suppliers with our algorithm.
Automatically evaluate technical manufacturing feasibility for technologies based on provided data
Presentation of the best production solution based on technical feasibility and cost saving.

Storing & reporting of results

Parts are stored in a digital warehouse for access at any time for instant quoting and production.
All implemented parts are tracked in our dashboard, with statistics available for management reporting on KPI’s like cost reduction, lead time saving or CO₂ reduction.

Expert consulting

Leveraging partners like AMPOWER.

Get recommendations on redesign, technical suitability, make-or-buy and sustainability goals by leading expert.
Access prototyping and testing services via partners.

Why choose 3D Spark for part screening?

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High ROI

Automate manual processes, saving up to 90% of effort and achieving rapid cost and time savings.

Proactive portfolio analysis and effeciecny at scale

Analyze complete part portfolios upfront instead of tackling only one part at a time.

Additive manufacturing

We compare different Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies for cost reduction and technical feasibility.

Considering your production and suppliers

We can consider your machine park and your existing suppliers in the analysis.

Sustainability goals

Identify eco-friendly manufacturing options to reduce CO₂ footprints.

Industry compliance

Meet mandates like Deutsche Bahn’s requirement for at least 10% printable parts in next-gen ICE trains: For more information click here.

FAQs

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How can 3D Spark make accurate make-or-buy decisions without integrated access to company systems?

3D Spark can work with existing supplier and pricing data, either by integration or by using exported data from these systems inputted into 3D Spark.

Can the 3D Spark platform model and compare additive manufacturing processes against traditional injection molding?

Yes, the platform can model and compare additive processes against traditional technologies such as injection molding, CNC machining, investment casting and more to support business case analysis for additive manufacturing.

Does the platform have the ability to track cost savings and lead time improvements over time through additive manufacturing?

Yes. The platform has a dashboard feature to track internal cost savings and lead time improvements over time as parts are produced additively versus traditional methods.

What are the outputs of a part screening analysis? How can I see my results?

Results for each part are visible in the 3D Spark platform, with the associated analysis process chains, cost, lead time and CO2 outputs. An excel spreadsheet of the results is also made available. Additional outputs can include: A Management Summary Report as a slide deck or PDF and detailed PDF report of each analysed component

Does 3D Spark have standard process chains for calculating cost, lead time, and carbon footprint for the parts?

Yes. 3D Spark has standard process chains for different manufacturing technologies, which can be tailored to your specific production reality. They can factor in things like pre-processing, build time, and post-processing to provide accurate estimates.

Can I perform an analysis on my inventory even without access to 3D files or 2D Drawings?

Yes, 3D Spark can leverage the ERP data, bounding box values and other information to provide the necessary analysis and insights, even without extensive CAD data or 2D drawings.

What are the key metrics 3D Spark uses for part screening?

3D Spark focuses on cost savings and lead time reduction when comparing additive manufacturing to conventional methods

Can 3D Spark help identify local suppliers in different regions?

Yes, 3D Spark can support reach out to onboard new suppliers in different regions as part of a screening project.

Does 3D Spark have a standard network of suppliers who we can have access to?

Yes. 3D Spark has a network of suppliers in their platform who are open to receive RFQs.

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3D Spark's manufacturing data analysis platform

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Sales

Metshape X 3D Spark

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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-
‍
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

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Why choose 3D Spark for part screening?

High ROI

Proactive portfolio analysis and effeciecny at scale

Additive manufacturing

Considering your production and suppliers

Sustainability goals

Industry compliance

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Case study 2

Engineering

Case study 3

Procurement