Stop Juggling Fragmented Tools That Slow Your Shop's Expansion Scale Seamlessly with Our All-in-One AI Platform
Imagine cutting manual data entry by 70% across your fabrication workflows, from material quoting to final assembly tracking—while handling twice the orders without adding headcount.
Join 150+ fabrication shops achieving 3x faster project turnarounds
The "Scaling Bottlenecks" Problem
Manual quoting for structural steel beams and custom fittings eats into your bid-winning time when fabrication projects pile up
Inventory mismatches in sheet metal stock and welding consumables cause shop floor delays and overstocked warehouses
Disjointed tracking of custom welds, pipe spools, and structural assemblies leads to rework headaches on-site
Supply chain disruptions in rebar and concrete formwork materials hit hard without predictive forecasting for lead times
Compliance paperwork for AWS-certified fabricated parts and structural welds overwhelms your team during OSHA audits
Scaling production runs of precast concrete components bottlenecks from siloed CAD designs and ERP data for rebar schedules
Our All-in-One Platform Builds for Growth, Not Just Today
We've engineered solutions for fabrication shops just like yours, drawing from field-tested integrations in high-volume metalworking environments
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest—running a custom fab shop means constant pressure to deliver precision parts on tight deadlines, all while chasing bigger contracts. You're probably thinking, 'How do I scale without the chaos of more tools?' Our all-in-one AI platform replaces that mess with a unified system tailored to your workflows. We build it from the ground up, integrating CAD drawings, CNC machine data, and supplier feeds into one dashboard. No more switching apps mid-job. It scales with you, handling everything from small runs to enterprise-level orders without bottlenecks. Think of it like reinforcing a structural beam: solid, expandable, and ready for heavier loads.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Unlimited Growth Without the Growing Pains
Effortless Scaling for Bigger Jobs
Effortless Scaling for Bigger Jobs: As your shop takes on larger contracts like multi-story steel framing projects, our platform expands seamlessly—no custom coding marathons required. We've seen shops go from 50 weekly custom brackets to 200 without missing a beat, thanks to AI that optimizes CNC machine utilization and flags potential delays in welding queues early. It's like having a foreman who anticipates every MIG weld and laser cut, even during 6-month builds.
ROI-Driven Efficiency on the Floor
ROI-Driven Efficiency on the Floor: Cut waste by 40% through precise inventory forecasting tailored to volatile prices of aluminum and copper alloys. For instance, predict shortages in welding wire before they halt your robotic welders, ensuring projects like bridge components stay on track and budgets intact within 4-6 week cycles. This isn't theory—it's field-tested for shops dealing with fluctuating supplier lead times on galvanized steel.
Enterprise-Ready Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Enterprise-Ready Without the Enterprise Price Tag: Built on robust architecture, it handles high-volume data from multiple fab lines, including plasma tables and press brakes, without crashing. Shops report integrating it across 10+ machines in under a month, slashing downtime by 25% during peak rebar production seasons and opening doors to bigger clients who demand reliability for high-rise projects.
What Clients Say
"We were drowning in Excel sheets for tracking custom aluminum extrusions—quotes for I-beams, plasma cuts, and just-in-time deliveries all separate. AIQ's platform tied it all together in two weeks. Now, our team bids on 30% more jobs without extra overtime, and errors in weld specs dropped from 15% to under 2%. It's a game-changer for staying competitive in commercial builds."
Mike Reynolds
Shop Manager, Precision Fab Works
"Scaling our stainless steel fabrication for HVAC ductwork was hitting walls with our old ERP setup; integrations kept breaking during peak construction seasons. After implementing their all-in-one system, we handled a 50% order surge last quarter with the same crew, even through summer heat affecting powder coating. Material forecasts alone saved us $12K in overstock on stainless sheets."
Sarah Patel
Operations Director, Metro Weld Co.
"Honestly, I was skeptical about AI in a hands-on fab shop dealing with structural tubing, but this platform automated our compliance logging for AWS D1.1-certified welded assemblies. No more audit panics from OSHA inspectors. We cut paperwork time by 60%, freeing up hours for actual production on trailer frames. Wish we'd done it sooner for our fleet contracts."
Tom Vargas
Owner, Apex Custom Metals
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Blueprint
We dive into your shop's daily grind—mapping workflows from initial client sketches to final QA. This ensures the platform fits like a custom jig, addressing your unique pain points like CNC bottlenecks or supplier syncs.
Custom Build and Integrate
Our engineers craft the AI core, weaving in your CAD, inventory, and ERP data. We test rigorously on sample jobs to guarantee it scales from prototype runs to full production without hiccups.
Deploy, Train, and Scale
Roll it out shop-wide with hands-on training for your team. We monitor the first month, tweaking for peak efficiency, so you're set to handle growth without limits.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this platform handle the unique variability in custom fabrication jobs?
Custom fab shops deal with one-offs and prototypes that don't fit cookie-cutter software. Our all-in-one platform uses AI to adapt on the fly—learning from your past jobs to suggest optimal cuts, materials, and timelines. For example, it can analyze a new structural steel design in your CAD file and auto-generate a bill of materials, factoring in your shop's machine capabilities. We've built it to scale with irregular workflows, so whether it's a small batch of custom railings or a large bridge component run, it keeps things efficient without manual overrides. Shops using it report 35% faster job setups, and we include ongoing tweaks to match evolving project types. It's practical, not pie-in-the-sky.
Will integrating this with our existing CNC machines cause downtime?
Here's the thing—downtime is the enemy in fabrication, so we design integrations to minimize it. We start with a phased rollout, connecting to your CNC controllers (like Haas or Fanuc) via secure APIs without halting production. Our team shadows your ops for a week to map data flows, ensuring the AI pulls machine status in real-time for predictive maintenance alerts. One shop we worked with integrated across five mills with zero unplanned stops, actually reducing cycle times by 18% through smarter queuing. It's all about seamless handoffs—no ripping out old systems, just enhancing them for scalability.
How does the platform ensure accuracy for precision parts like machined tolerances?
Precision is non-negotiable in custom fab— a micron off can scrap a whole run. Our AI cross-verifies data from CAD models against shop floor inputs, flagging discrepancies before they become issues. It uses machine learning trained on your historical tolerances to predict and adjust for variables like material warping in aluminum extrusions. For instance, it can simulate weld distortions and recommend preemptive tweaks. We've helped shops cut rework by 25%, saving thousands in scrap metal. Plus, it's audit-ready with traceable logs, so you stay compliant without extra paperwork. Think of it as an extra set of calibrated eyes on every job.
Can this scale if we double our shop's output next year?
Absolutely—scalability is our core promise. Unlike rigid off-the-shelf tools, we architect the platform on modular, cloud-native frameworks that expand effortlessly. If you're ramping from 100 to 200 weekly fabrications, it auto-scales compute resources and adds AI agents for load balancing. A metal shop client grew their custom panel production by 150% in six months; the system just absorbed it, optimizing inventory across new suppliers without bottlenecks. We monitor usage and proactively upgrade, ensuring no ceilings as you chase bigger contracts. You're building equity in a system that grows with your ambitions.
What kind of ROI can a mid-sized fab shop expect from this?
ROI in fabrication boils down to faster turns, less waste, and winning more bids—our platform delivers all three. Expect 40-60% reductions in manual quoting time, translating to 10-20 extra hours weekly for your estimators. Inventory optimization alone can free up 15-25% of tied-up capital, based on real shops we've partnered with. One client recouped their investment in four months through $50K in avoided overstock and 30% quicker project deliveries, leading to repeat business. It's ROI-driven: We track metrics like scrap rates and throughput from day one, adjusting to maximize your returns. No vague promises—just tangible gains from field-tested AI.
How secure is the platform for handling proprietary shop designs?
Security is paramount when blueprints and client specs are your shop's secret sauce. We build with enterprise-level encryption, role-based access (e.g., welders see only job queues, not full designs), and compliance with standards like ISO 9001 for manufacturing. Data stays in your controlled environment—no cloud leaks. Our system includes audit trails for every access, helping with client NDAs or regulatory checks. A fabrication partner in aerospace-grade parts noted zero breaches in 18 months, even during a supplier integration. We conduct regular pentests and train your team, so it's as secure as a locked tool crib but scales for growth.
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