by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing is no longer a niche capability. Shops running machines like the DMG MORI Lasertec 65 hybrid, Mazak Integrex i-400 AM, or hybrid cells pairing a metal 3D printer with a 5-axis mill are winning work that pure-play additive or...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recurring orders are the backbone of many digital manufacturing shops. Blanket POs, scheduled releases, and annual supply agreements fill the calendar and smooth cash flow. But they also hide a quiet margin killer: the quote you set in month one rarely reflects the...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers have a solid handle on quoting CNC parts, sheet metal, or 3D printed components. But the moment a customer sends an RFQ that includes a PCB, a wiring harness, or an embedded sensor, the familiar quoting logic starts to break down. The...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Customer-supplied material sounds like a win: the client buys the stock, you just cut or print it. In practice, it often introduces hidden risk that eats margin and schedule. The material shows up late, out of spec, without certs, or damaged in transit. When the job...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Digital manufacturers increasingly operate across multiple sites — whether that’s a network of owned facilities, partnered job shops, or a hybrid model. Quoting for multi-region production introduces variables that single-site shops rarely face: regional labor...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a one-off prototype. The trouble starts when the customer says, “We’ll need three revisions before we lock the design.” Suddenly you’re guessing at rework, material changes, and schedule shifts — all while trying to keep...
