Stop Losing Bids and Margins to Outdated Tracking Systems Scale Your Fabrication Operations with Custom AI Software
Imagine cutting material waste by 25% and boosting on-time deliveries to 95% without the hassle of piecing together mismatched tools. We're here to build it for you.
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The "Scaling Bottlenecks" Problem
Manual inventory tracking of raw steel and consumables leading to stockouts during peak structural steel fabrication runs
Disjointed quoting systems causing bid errors and lost contracts
Inaccurate weld tracking for multi-pass joints delaying AWS certifications and quality inspections
Fragmented supply chain data for mill-certified plates and fittings slowing down material procurement for large-scale bridge or building jobs
Labor scheduling mismatches causing overtime spikes on fabrication lines
Labor scheduling mismatches for CNC operators and welders causing overtime spikes on high-volume fabrication lines
Our Custom-Built AI Solution for Your Shop
With over a decade in manufacturing tech, we've helped fabricators like you turn chaotic workflows into efficient machines
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: you're probably thinking your current setup of spreadsheets and off-the-shelf apps is 'good enough' for now. But as orders ramp up, those cracks widen—like a poorly welded joint under pressure. At AIQ Labs, we build custom software from the ground up, tailored to metal fabrication realities. Think AI that reads blueprints, optimizes cut paths, and forecasts scrap rates. No more subscription traps. We create a unified system you own, scaling seamlessly as your shop grows from 50 to 500 tons a month. Let's be honest, it's like upgrading from a rusty lathe to a CNC powerhouse—precise, reliable, and ready for the big leagues.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Unlimited Growth in Your Fabrication Business
Eliminate Material Waste and Boost ROI
Eliminate Material Waste and Boost ROI: Our AI optimizes every plasma cut and press brake bend on steel components, reducing scrap by up to 30% in under six months. Picture this: instead of tossing 15% of your A36 steel plate due to nesting errors, you're hitting 98% yield on structural jobs. That directly pads your margins by 12-15%, letting you bid more aggressively on commercial builds without cutting corners. Scales effortlessly as production volumes double, integrating with your ERP for seamless growth.
Handle Surging Orders Without Bottlenecks
Handle Surging Orders Without Bottlenecks: Built on enterprise architecture with real-time API integrations, our software manages 10x growth in order volume for custom metalwork. No more delays from manual data handoffs between AutoCAD design and shop floor CNC machines. You'll process complex structural steel projects—like multi-story frameworks—faster by 25%, keeping deliveries on track even during seasonal rushes in commercial construction.
Streamline Compliance and Quality Assurance
Streamline Compliance and Quality Assurance: AI automates weld logs, NDT reports, and material traceability for ASTM standards, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance with zero hassle across sites. Fabricators using our systems report 40% faster audits—down from weeks to days—freeing your team to focus on fabrication rather than paperwork. Enterprise-ready for multi-site operations, with blockchain-secured chain-of-custody for large infrastructure projects.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we were drowning in Excel sheets for tracking custom aluminum brackets on our waterjet cutter—jobs backed up two weeks easy during peak season. Their custom software integrated our plasma table and inventory data directly, cutting lead times from 14 days to just three. We've taken on 20% more contracts for commercial facades this year without adding a single staff member, and our scrap rate dropped 25%."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, SteelForge Fabricators Inc., specializing in structural steel components
"Quoting for architectural metalwork like perforated screens was a nightmare with our old system; calculation errors cost us a $50K curtain wall job last quarter due to overlooked tolerances. AIQ built us an AI quoter that factors in real-time stainless steel prices, weld times, and ±1/16-inch tolerances. Now, bids are spot-on within 5%, and we're closing 15% more deals on high-rise projects without revisions."
Sarah Ruiz
Senior Estimator, Apex Metal Works LLC, experts in custom architectural metal fabrication
"Scaling our shop from 100 to 300 tons of welded assemblies monthly was impossible with fragmented tools—inventory mismatches on galvanized fittings everywhere, leading to constant delays. Their unified platform uses predictive analytics to forecast needs based on BOMs, saving us $12K in rush air freight for rebar projects last month alone. It's like having an extra foreman who never sleeps, and we've hit on-time delivery at 95% for the first time."
Tom Keller
Founder and Owner, Precision Weld Co., a leader in heavy fabrication for infrastructure
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Blueprint Review
We dive into your shop's workflows, from raw material intake to final shipment. Share your CAD files and pain points; we'll map how AI can optimize your fabrication line without disrupting daily ops.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers code your solution, linking ERP, CNC machines, and quality checks into one scalable system. Test it on a pilot job to ensure it handles your specific alloys and tolerances right from day one.
Deployment and Scaling Support
Go live with training for your team. As you grow, we tweak for new machinery or expanded lines—no limits, just seamless expansion to match your business trajectory.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does your custom software handle variable material thicknesses in metal fab?
Great question—metal fabrication isn't one-size-fits-all, right? Our AI models are trained on diverse datasets including sheet metal from 16-gauge to 1/2-inch plate. We integrate directly with your CAD software to analyze thicknesses, suggest optimal tooling, and even simulate bends to avoid cracks. For a recent client fabricating HVAC ducts, this cut rework by 18% because the system flagged tolerance issues pre-cut. It's built to scale, so as you add exotic alloys, we retrain the models without downtime. No more guessing; it's precise, field-tested engineering that keeps your shop humming.
Can this software integrate with our existing CNC plasma tables?
Absolutely, and that's where we shine. Let's be honest, swapping out hardware isn't feasible for most shops. We build APIs that plug straight into machines like Hypertherm or Lincoln Electric systems, pulling cut data in real-time. This means your nesting software feeds directly into production schedules, reducing setup times by 40% in our installs. One fabricator we worked with synced their Omax waterjets seamlessly, turning manual file transfers into automated workflows. It's enterprise-ready, handling multiple machines across shifts without a hitch.
What if our fabrication shop grows rapidly—will the software keep up?
You're probably thinking about that big contract on the horizon. Our architecture is designed for unlimited growth, using cloud-based scaling that auto-adjusts to 10x order volumes. We've helped shops go from 50 tons to 500 without reinstalls—think modular code that adds features like multi-site inventory as needed. A client in structural steel scaled during a boom and saw no performance dips, saving $25K in expedited shipping. We monitor and optimize post-launch, ensuring no bottlenecks as you expand.
How do you ensure data security for sensitive fab designs?
Security is non-negotiable in metal fab, especially with proprietary designs. We use end-to-end encryption and role-based access, compliant with standards like AWS D1.1. Your blueprints stay locked down, with audit logs tracking every access. Unlike subscription tools prone to breaches, our owned systems give you full control—no third-party risks. A defense contractor we partnered with praised how we secured their classified part files, passing audits flawlessly. It's built tough, like your best welds.
What's the timeline for building and deploying this for our shop?
Timelines vary, but here's the real talk: for a mid-sized fab shop, we deliver a MVP in 8-12 weeks, fully customized to your workflows. We start with a two-week discovery to nail your pain points, like optimizing tube bending sequences. Then, iterative builds with your input ensure it fits like a custom jig. One team went live in 10 weeks, automating their laser cutting queue and immediately boosting throughput by 22%. Post-deploy, we train your crew in a day—no long disruptions to your production line.
Do you offer support after the software is built?
Yes, and it's more than tickets—it's partnership. We provide 24/7 monitoring for the first three months, then ongoing tweaks as your fab needs evolve, like adding AI for new finishing processes. Clients get a dedicated engineer, not a call center. A recent project saw us resolve a supply chain integration glitch overnight, preventing a week's delay on a bridge component run. Scalable support means your system grows with you, keeping ROI high without extra hires.
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