How it works?

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Step 1 — Upload CAD

Upload STEP, STL, or other supported formats.

Step 2 — Automated Analysis

3D Spark evaluates geometry, manufacturing constraints, and process suitability.

Step 3 — Compare Production Options

Review cost, lead time, and feasibility across different manufacturing routes.

Step 4 — Request Supplier Quotes

Send RFQs directly to suppliers through the platform.

What you get?

Efficient Make-or-Buy Decisions

Leverage instant insights into different production options' costs, lead times, and sustainability to make smarter, quicker in-house production or outsourcing decisions.

Instant In-house Manufacturability Analysis

Mirror your 15+ different production environment within 3D Spark to assess if a design will successfully and efficiently translate into manufactured parts.

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Instant Costing and Sustainability Analysis

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the cost-effectiveness and environmental impact of your designs for different manufacturing options including rapid casting, casting, AM, milling, etc.

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Technology and Supplier Benchmarking

Compare both suppliers and production technologies at a glance to select the most efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable options aligned with your business strategy.

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Simplify Procurement Process

Our platform allows you to send targeted RFQs internally or externally, eliminating the need for unnecessary RFQ transfers. With automated processes and centralized data of your qualified suppliers, procurement becomes more efficient and less time-consuming.

Supplier Panel

Use the Supplier Panel to streamline your RFQ process. Automatically send targeted RFQs to pre-qualified suppliers based on estimated pricing, technology capabilities, and other procurement criteria.

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Part Request Portal (PRP)

Streamline your internal procurement process with our Part Request Portal (PRP). Designed for easy use, this tool allows employees across different hubs or departments to send targeted request for parts or quotes internally.

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Don’t just take our word for it

Hear from some of our amazing customers.

“3D Spark's part screening service enabled us to evaluate in-house Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Casting machine investment strategies vs external procurement solutions. The investigation uncovered 6-digit cost savings and delivered clear insights into the technology selection for our part portfolio.“

Christoph Lange

Head of Purchasing at J.M. VOITH Plant Salzgitter

The 3D Spark platform drastically reduces time and effort needed by my team to analyze 3D CADs and 2D drawings from daily Requests for Quotations (RFQs) regarding technical feasibility and precise, instant costing.

Dr.-Ing. Andreas Baum

CEO at MetShape

What is it?

Case studies

3D Spark's manufacturing data analysis platform

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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

Rapid Casting Cost & Feasibility Analysis

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How it works?

Step 1 — Upload CAD

Step 2 — Automated Analysis

Step 3 — Compare Production Options

Step 4 — Request Supplier Quotes

Instant In-house Manufacturability Analysis

Instant Costing and Sustainability Analysis

Technology and Supplier Benchmarking

Supplier Panel

Part Request Portal (PRP)

Don’t just take our word for it

The 3D Spark platform drastically reduces time and effort needed by my team to analyze 3D CADs and 2D drawings from daily Requests for Quotations (RFQs) regarding technical feasibility and precise, instant costing.

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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