Spanflug operates a digital platform connecting demand and supply for custom manufacturing parts, simplifying the procurement process for buyers. The platform utilizes intelligent algorithms and AI to streamline sourcing for components like turned, milled, and laser parts. This results in significantly reduced effort for purchasing departments and lower overall costs for acquiring custom manufactured components.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The traditional procurement process for custom CNC machined parts is complex, time-consuming, and often involves significant overhead costs due to the need for specialized knowledge and extensive supplier searches. Calculating prices for turned and milled parts is complex and requires a lot of expertise. The conventional procurement process is time-consuming and, on average, causes costs amounting to 20% of the component costs.
Solution
Spanflug offers an online platform that automates the procurement of custom CNC machined parts, streamlining the sourcing and ordering process for both prototype and series production. The platform intelligently connects customers with a network of qualified CNC manufacturers, enabling efficient transactions and reducing sourcing complexity. By automating the quotation and ordering process, Spanflug reduces the effort required to manufacture turned and milled parts by up to 90%. Customers upload CAD data and drawings to receive instant pricing and can order parts online, with delivery times starting from five working days.
Target Audience
The primary customers are businesses needing custom CNC machined parts, including purchasers and engineers involved in prototype development, series production, and procurement of manufacturing components. Spanflug also targets CNC manufacturers looking to optimize their capacity utilization and streamline administrative processes.
Features
- Instant pricing based on CAD models and technical drawings
- Access to a network of over 300 qualified manufacturing partners with over 6,000 CNC machines
- Automated order processing and supplier management
- Support for CNC turning, milling, and laser cutting
- Streamlined communication and project management tools
- Software for automated calculation and data-based work preparation for machining companies