by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Powder coating is often treated as a line item: “add $X per square foot” or “$Y per pound.” That works until a job ships with cosmetic defects, masking failures, or parts that won’t fit the oven. For digital manufacturers offering...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers spend the majority of their sales energy chasing new logos. But the real margin lives in the second, third, and tenth order from the same customer. Repeat business lowers acquisition cost, smooths capacity planning, and compounds revenue...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Expedited shipping requests are inevitable in digital manufacturing. A customer needs parts yesterday, and they are willing to pay a premium — but only if the quote arrives fast and the number makes sense. The problem: most shops treat shipping as an afterthought,...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers know the feeling: a request for quote lands for five parts, three different materials, two finishing specs, and a two-week lead time. The setup time alone could eat the entire margin if you price it like a production run. Yet turning it away...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Custom fixturing is one of the most common hidden costs in digital manufacturing quotes. A part looks straightforward until you realize it needs a dedicated soft-jaw set, a vacuum plate, or a 3D-printed nest just to hold it through secondary operations. If that...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bridge tooling sits in a tricky spot: faster and cheaper than production tooling, but more durable and repeatable than prototype methods. For digital manufacturers, it’s a growing revenue stream — especially for customers launching products, running pilot...
