Stop Losing Hours to Manual Cut Lists and Inventory Chaos Scale Your Shop Without the Headaches
Imagine ditching the endless back-and-forth between your CAD software, ERP, and shop floor notes. Our all-in-one platform unifies everything, saving you 20-30 hours per week on admin tasks so you can focus on cranking out precision parts and landing bigger contracts.
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The "Scaling Bottlenecks" Problem
Juggling disconnected CAD tools like SolidWorks and ERP systems like SAP that crash during peak runs of 100+ CNC mill jobs
Manual inventory checks on high-value alloys like 6061 aluminum leading to stockouts on critical components right before ASME pressure vessel deadlines
Error-prone manual quoting for large structural steel fabrication contracts, delaying bids on multi-story building frameworks
Shop floor miscommunications via paper tickets causing rework on precision laser cuts and CNC tube bends for HVAC ductwork
Overloaded Excel spreadsheets for tracking weld progress on bridge girders, bottlenecking expansion to new off-site fabrication facilities
Compliance headaches tracking AWS weld certifications and RFID material traceability for steel beams during OSHA audits
Build a Unified Platform That Grows With Your Fabrication Empire
We've engineered solutions for metal shops from 10 to 200 employees, turning chaotic workflows into streamlined powerhouses
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, you're probably thinking your current setup of patched-together software is 'good enough' for now. But as bids roll in for those massive structural steel projects, you'll hit a wall. Our all-in-one platform is custom-built from the ground up—like forging a single, unbreakable beam instead of welding scraps. We integrate your CAD tools, ERP, and shop floor IoT sensors into one owned system. No more subscription traps. It's enterprise-ready, handling everything from small runs to scaling for multi-site operations without a hitch. Here's the thing: we focus on ROI with field-tested automations that pay off in months, not years.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Unlimited Growth Without the Growing Pains
Effortless Scaling for Bigger Jobs
Effortless Scaling for Bigger Jobs: As your shop ramps up to fabricate 50-ton steel bridge trusses or high-volume runs of galvanized sheet metal roofing panels, our platform handles the load with unlimited concurrent users and cloud-based processing—no crashes during 24/7 shifts. Clients like mid-sized fabricators have doubled annual output from 500 to 1,000 tons without hiring extras, boosting margins to 25% as revenue surges beyond $10M in under two years.
Precision Forecasting to Slash Waste
Precision Forecasting to Slash Waste: Our AI dives into your historical data on titanium billet orders, vendor lead times for Hastelloy, and real-time spot prices for carbon steel to predict demand down to the kilogram. Avoid overstocking 304 stainless that rusts in the yard— one fabricator reduced excess by 25% in six months, unlocking $150K for upgrading to a 6kW fiber laser system.
Lightning-Fast Quoting and Bidding
Lightning-Fast Quoting and Bidding: Automate quotes for intricate jobs factoring in A36 steel costs, MIG welding labor rates, and ±0.005-inch tolerances on machined parts. Turn around RFPs for commercial building subassemblies in hours instead of days, securing 30% more contracts by pricing 10-15% below competitors while maintaining ISO 9001 quality standards.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, our crew burned Fridays manually reconciling cut lists between AutoCAD and our legacy MRP system, leading to scrapped batches of perforated metal sheets. Now, real-time syncing lets us handle two extra 20-ton structural steel contracts this quarter with zero overtime—it's like adding a digital shop steward that runs 24/7 on our Amada punch presses."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Steel Works
"Expanding to our second facility for custom trailer chassis was a total headache with old tools—data entry errors kept messing up 3-inch bend radii on aluminum frames. Their platform hooked up our Trumpf TruBend directly to the ERP, slashing setup times by 40% and letting us grow 35% year-over-year without the usual growing pains."
Sara Lopez
Owner, Allied Metal Fabricators Inc.
"Tracking inventory for fluctuating 316 stainless orders was pure guesswork, especially with custom valve body runs. This system flags shortages two weeks ahead using supplier APIs, dodging those $5K rush airfreights from overseas. We hit ROI in just three months after integrating with our Epicor ERP—best move for keeping production humming."
Tom Reilly
Plant Supervisor, ForgeTech Industrial Manufacturing
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Blueprint
We dive into your shop's workflows— from raw material intake to final inspections—mapping out custom integrations for your specific machines and processes.
Build and Integrate
Our engineers construct the platform, wiring in AI for nesting, forecasting, and quality checks, tested on your real fab data for immediate fit.
Deploy and Optimize
Roll it out shop-wide with training, then monitor and tweak for peak performance, ensuring it scales as you add lines or sites.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this platform handle integration with our existing CAD software like SolidWorks?
We specialize in deep, two-way integrations tailored to metal fab tools. For SolidWorks, we build custom APIs that pull drawings directly into the platform, auto-generating cut lists and BOMs without exporting files. This eliminates manual re-entry, which often causes errors in tolerances. We've done this for shops running mixed setups—SolidWorks for design and Mastercam for CNC paths—and it syncs in real-time. Setup takes about two weeks, with testing on your actual files to ensure precision down to the micron. The result? Your designers focus on innovation, not data wrangling, and shop leads get instant updates. It's scalable too, handling multiple users across sites without slowing down.
Can it scale if we add a second fabrication facility?
Absolutely, scalability is core to our design—think of it like reinforcing a beam to support heavier loads without cracking. We architect the platform on enterprise-grade frameworks that handle growth from one shop to a network of facilities. For metal fab, this means syncing inventory across sites, so if your main yard runs low on aluminum, the secondary location picks up seamlessly. We've helped a client expand from 50 to 150 employees across two states, integrating local ERP instances without data silos. No user limits or performance lags; it grows with your revenue, supporting unlimited jobs and real-time reporting. Let's chat about your expansion plans—we'll blueprint it to avoid any bottlenecks.
What about data security for sensitive fabrication blueprints?
Security is non-negotiable in metal fab, where blueprints are your IP goldmine. We build with end-to-end encryption, role-based access (e.g., designers see full specs, floor leads get only instructions), and audit trails for every access. Compliant with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST, we've secured systems for shops handling defense contracts. Unlike cloud rentals, you own the data—no third-party risks. Backups are automated and on-prem if needed, with AI anomaly detection to flag unusual activity. One client avoided a potential breach by our system's alerts on unauthorized file views. It's practical protection that doesn't slow your workflow, ensuring your trade secrets stay safe as you scale.
How quickly can we see ROI from this platform?
You're probably thinking it sounds great but what's the payback timeline? In metal fabrication, we target ROI within 3-6 months through direct wins like 20% less scrap from AI nesting and 30% faster quoting. For a mid-sized shop, that's $50K-$100K saved annually on materials and labor alone. We base this on real cases: a client processing structural steel saw payback in four months by automating inventory forecasts, avoiding $20K in emergency steel buys. We measure it with built-in KPIs—track your before-and-after metrics from day one. No fluff; it's field-tested for ROI-driven ops, helping you reinvest in that new fiber laser sooner.
Does it work with legacy equipment in older shops?
Many metal fab shops run a mix of vintage and modern gear—we get it, that 1990s bridgeport mill isn't going anywhere soon. Our platform integrates via IoT gateways or simple sensors, pulling data from legacy CNCs without full replacements. For instance, we've connected Fanuc controls to our system for real-time spindle monitoring, alerting on wear before a job fails. It's not plug-and-play; we custom-code adapters during the build phase, tested on your floor. This extends the life of your equipment while adding smarts, like predictive alerts for tooling changes. Shops with 20-year-old setups report 15% uptime gains. We'll assess your machinery in discovery to ensure seamless fit.
What support do you provide after launch?
Post-launch, we're in it with you—like a reliable welding partner who sticks around for the tough joints. You get 90 days of hands-on optimization, including weekly check-ins to refine AI models based on your fab data. Beyond that, optional maintenance packages cover updates for new regs (e.g., AWS D1.1 weld codes) and scaling tweaks. Our team, with fab experience, troubleshoots remotely via secure access, often resolving issues in hours. No phone menus; direct engineer support. Clients love how we adapt to surprises like supply chain spikes in titanium pricing. It's ownership with backup, ensuring your platform stays a growth engine, not a headache.
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