CAD visualization enhances supply chain communication.

In lean manufacturing, streamlined supplier communication is critical for fast development and procurement cycles. The complexity mix of products, assemblies, and global suppliers often create significant delays.

To overcome these bottlenecks, KISTERS 3DViewStation transforms how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), customers, and suppliers interact — with ease and security. With a web browser, users can share, analyze, and annotate 2D and 3D CAD data without the heavy costs and technical demands of native CAD systems. Better yet is the ability to protect sensitive intellectual property.

Accelerate the quoting & sales process.

Requesting quotes for plastic parts, castings, or complex components traditionally involves emailing heavy 3D files to multiple suppliers or relying on cumbersome external data exchange platforms. For efficiency and security, KISTERS VisShare web portal provides OEMs fast and secure online access to necessary files. What tasks would you complete with the time-savings?

Moreover, the integrated 3DViewStation WebViewer provides direct geometry access. In other words, suppliers are empowered to view, measure, and evaluate parts directly in a web browser.

• Check draft angles and wall thicknesses.
• Perform collision analyses and identify undercuts.
• Evaluate overall mold complexity instantly.

No native CAD files are ever downloaded, so OEMs retain strict control over IP. Maintain zero uncontrolled data copies.

Improve interactive review & approval.

Resolving technical questions regarding radii, parting lines, or tight tolerances typically involves scattered screenshots, marked-up PDFs, and lengthy email chains. In contrast, suppliers who use 3DViewStation can add comments and markings directly onto the relevant geometric areas of the 3D model. All stakeholders work from a single visual source of truth. How much time can you save with less confusion?

Manage rapid changes & control versions.

When design changes occur during an open negotiation, 3DViewStation’s advanced geometric version comparison instantly highlights modifications to rib structures, wall thicknesses, or demolding directions. Mold makers can quickly identify affected areas, adjust cost estimates, and deliver updated quotes without starting from scratch.

Perform similarity search.

Beyond external collaboration, organizations achieve major internal operational efficiencies using geometry-based similarity searches when CAD visualization is integrated into their IT systems. Engineers and buyers can query shapes to conveniently check if a similar housing, bracket, or cast part already exists – preventing duplicate development and procurement efforts.

Additionally, digital parts catalogs enhanced with 3D visualization help employees to quickly, visually identify components and part numbers to verify inventory and place orders as needed.

Increase supply chain value by centralizing, securing and sharing CAD data via 3DViewStation and VisShare. The web browser-based applications avoid risky, time-consuming file transfers of intellectual property and multiple versions lost in email exchanges. Integration options create opportunities to intuitively search, control inventory, and avoid redundant costs. KISTERS CAD visualization software gives users tools to clearly collaborate, communicate, and control changes while you sustain your business.