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How do you respond smartly to developments within the metalworking industry?
The metalworking industry has undergone a number of innovations in recent decades. Many companies knew how to take advantage of this but a few missed the boat and had to close their doors.
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How traditional factories can transform into an industrial ecosystem, leading to increased collaboration and efficiency. In 2024, a revolution began in the metalworking industry. A consortium of co...
AI & AutomationMetaForge: Revolutionizing Metalworking with MaaS
How artificial intelligence will create seamless experiences and partnerships that surpass expectations and redefine customer intimacy. (MaaS: Manufacturing as a Service) In the bustling city of Ne...
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How a dedicated craftsman adapts his traditional metalworking business to modern challenges by embracing technology and strategic innovation, ensuring its survival and relevance in a changing indus...
Technology & InnovationThe Tech-Tangled Tale of MetalCraft: A Journey from Metal to ICT
How a traditional metalworking business owner, realizes the importance of incorporating ICT competencies into his company for survival. John, the owner of MetalCraft Inc., was a master of metal. Hi...
Business & StrategyThe Metalworker of Tomorrow: A Tale of Knowledge Evolution
How to solve challenges with knowledge retention and growth with technological advancements in knowledge management, knowledge execution, and artificial intelligence. Once in an industrious town, t...
Technology & InnovationFrom Metal to Gold: A Tale of Digital Transformation
How a metalworking business realized the overlooked value of event data, leading to a deeper understanding of true digital transformation. Once in a land of industry and metalwork, there was a dili...
Business & StrategyThe metalworker's conundrum
Once nestled in a bustling industrial district, there stood the proud headquarters of "ForgeTech Metals," a renowned metalworking company. At its helm was Jacob Sterling, a visionary owner who had ...
Company NewsLooking ahead to 2023: these are the 5 most important developments within the Quotation Factory platform
What can customers expect from the Quotation Factory platform in 2023? A look ahead: these are the 5 most important upcoming developments.
Technology & InnovationSelf-service as a digitization strategy: this is how to get your metalworking facility ready for the future in an instant
Learn how to get your metalworking factory ready for the future in one fell swoop in this blog.
Company NewsNew release Quotation Factory!
The new release of Quotation Factory brings several benefits to its users. And more smart additions are on the way. In this newsletter, we go over all the developments with you.
Company NewsQuotation Factory is in full swing!
It is time for an update, because the Quotation Factory is in full swing. Where are we now and where are we going? What have we done and what are we going to do
Industry InsightsThe future of the metalworking industry is now
Wim Dijkgraaf gives his vision of the metalworking industry and explains how automation will play an increasingly important role.
Technology & InnovationThe added value of a CTO within the metalworking industry
Metalworkers cannot do without the expertise of technology companies in today’s world. But the cultural difference between these two worlds often proves t
Manufacturing & OperationsNot working ín but ón your company thanks to quotation process automation
All too often, the quotation process within the metals industry consumes valuable time from entrepreneurs. They therefore work more ín than ón their metalworking company.
Technology & InnovationBuild a self-service portal yourself or opt for a SaaS solution?
The advantages and disadvantages of building a self-service portal yourself or opting for a SaaS solution.
Business & StrategyThe solution to the shortage of estimators and planners within the metalworking industry
the shortage of estimators and work planners within the metalworking industry is virtually impossible, but technology offers the solution.
Industry InsightsDealing with centralization and the power of large corporations within the metalworking industry
Centralization and the power of large corporations within the metalworking industry is something to remain vigilant against
AI & AutomationMatchmaking in the metalworking industry thanks to artificial intelligence
Matchmaking based on artificial intelligence within the metalworking industry is the key to greater agility in the supply chain and value chain
AI & AutomationHow artificial intelligence is transforming the estimation of production times within the metalworking industry
Artificial intelligence is completely revolutionizing the way of working, estimating and planning within the metalworking industry.
Technology & InnovationUpstream Feature Management will be the new standard within the metalworking industry
How and why is Upstream Feature Management necessary and why is it becoming the new standard within the metalworking industry.
Manufacturing & OperationsEstimating material consumption within the metalworking industry: from a tough job to smart estimations
Estimating within the metalworking industry can be done much smarter and faster if you use the latest developments in the market.
Industry InsightsThere is a crisis within the metal industry, but not to worry!
How do you deal with the crisis within the metal industry where raw materials are scarce




