3Diligent has announced the completion of a successful closed beta of its new Connect software, which is now open to all qualified users.
The software and services provider has dedicated a substantial part of its activities to Distributed Manufacturing. Over the years, it has expanded its 3D printing production capacity and has actively monitored the market’s evolution.
The new ProdEX Connect and Shopsight Connect applications aim to enhance distributed manufacturing.
Indeed, 3Diligent’s ProdEX is a manufacturing as a service platform for companies seeking custom manufactured parts on-demand, including technologies such as 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Forming, Casting, and Injection Molding.
3Diligent Shopsight software on the other hand, helps job shops, machine shops, and service bureaus manufacture and deliver custom parts through a collection of quoting, project management, and quality assurance tools.
“Connect represents an exciting step forward for our ProdEX and Shopsight applications,” said Cullen Hilkene, 3Diligent CEO. “In our current economy, it is crucial that people in purchasing or product development can still stay connected to their contract manufacturing partners. ProdEX Connect and Shopsight Connect increase that connectivity to levels surpassing even pre-pandemic times.”
Central to the new offerings are two key components:
- Job opportunities facilitated between ProdEX and Shopsight users utilizing 3Diligent’s team and proprietary matching algorithms and
- Enhanced connectivity throughout the product development cycle using integrated sharing tools, including Zoom video conferencing.
Users of ProdEX may now choose to submit RFQs in one of three ways: request a “ProdEX Auto” instant quote for rapid prototyping, request a “ProdEX PM” quote for well-defined products in which the ProdEX team will serve as project managers, or request a “ProdEX Connect” quote.
Users that choose to submit their RFQ through ProdEX Connect will have the opportunity to release their request directly to their preferred suppliers through the portal at no charge. Users can also request introductions to qualified suppliers in the ProdEX production network for a fee. Those submitting requests to suppliers not in the ProdEX network will have the ability to grant their manufacturing partners free extended trials of the Shopsight software as part of the Connect workflow.
After submitting requests, customers can engage with their suppliers using the communication and data management tools embedded in the ProdEX application. Their suppliers, in turn, can engage via the Shopsight management portal. The tools embedded in each application include video communication and screen sharing powered by Zoom, as well as RFQ/order tracking from request to delivery.
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