by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a single process — CNC milling, laser cutting, or an SLS build — with confidence. The trouble starts when a part needs two, three, or four different operations before it ships. A bracket that gets printed, then machined for tolerance, then...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every digital manufacturer knows the feeling: a Friday afternoon email with “URGENT” in the subject line. A customer needs parts by Tuesday, and they’re willing to pay a premium. The question is — how much premium is enough?Rush orders are a...
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...
