Part 3: From Challenges to Opportunities - Real-World Applications and Success Stories with Werk24’s API

Introduction

In the first two parts of this series, we explored the limitations of traditional OCR in processing technical drawings and how Werk24’s AI-powered API overcomes these challenges. In the final part, we’ll dive into the real-world applications of Werk24’s technology and highlight customer success stories that demonstrate its transformative impact on businesses.

Real-World Applications of Werk24’s Technology

Werk24’s AI-powered solutions are designed to address the unique challenges of technical drawings, enabling businesses to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and unlock new efficiencies. Here are some of the most impactful applications:

1. Automating Extraction of PMI - Meta Data, Features and Insights

Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) is critical for pricing and production. Werk24 automates the extraction of PMI from technical drawings, capturing:

• Material specifications.

• General and specific tolerances.

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) data.
  This automation reduces errors and speeds up processes, enabling faster and more accurate quotations.

2. Optimizing Additive Manufacturing

Werk24’s Additive Analysis helps manufacturers identify parts suitable for Additive Manufacturing. By analyzing technical drawings, the system:

• Assesses the feasibility of Additive Manufacturing for specific parts.

• Suggests alternative manufacturing methods or post-processing steps.

• Prioritizes parts based on their compatibility with Additive Manufacturing technologies.

3. Feasibility Analysis

For manufacturers and suppliers, responding to Requests for Quotations (RFQs) often involves manually extracting data from technical drawings. Werk24 automates this process by:

• Extracting critical data such as tolerances, material specifications, and dimensions.

• Structuring the data into machine-readable formats like JSON, which can be directly integrated into ERP or quoting systems.

• Filtering RFQs based on production capabilities, ensuring only relevant opportunities are pursued.

4. Automated Redaction and Redesign

For companies undergoing rebranding or standardization, Werk24 automates the process of updating title blocks and other metadata in technical drawings. This ensures consistency across all documents while saving time and effort.

Moreover, Werk24 also allows you to remove logos, company data, personal data, and keywords. The Redaction returns both, the redacted drawing, as well as a list of regions that were redacted. This allow you to implement your own validation system.

Customer Success Stories 

Over the past few years, numerous teams, companies and industries have been using Werk24’s solutions to shape the future of engineering drawings. Let’s take a look at some real world case studies:

1. Saphirion: Speeding Up Price Prediction Processes

Saphirion, a company specializing in pricing solutions, uses Werk24’s PMI Extraction solution to enhance their pricing workflows.

• Challenge: Collecting data from technical drawings for price predictions was slow and labor-intensive.

• Solution: Werk24 automates data extraction, enabling Saphirion to quickly generate part price overviews using their NLPP (Natural Language Pricing Prediction) solution.

• Impact: Saphirion now responds to customer inquiries faster, improves pricing accuracy, and maintains a competitive edge in the market.

2. Laserhub: Enhancing Quotation Accuracy for CNC-Turned Parts

Laserhub, a digital platform for custom metal parts, relies on Werk24’s PMI Extraction solution to improve their instant quoting system.

• Challenge: Manual data entry from technical drawings led to errors and increased the risk of quoting prices below production costs.

• Solution: Werk24 automates the extraction of tolerances, GD&T, and material specifications, ensuring accurate data for pricing.

• Impact: Laserhub eliminated price adjustments after initial quotes, reduced market risks, and improved the reliability of their quoting process.

3. German Plastics Manufacturer: Automating CNC Component Checks

A German plastics manufacturer integrated Werk24’s Feasibility Analysis solution to automate CNC component checks.

• Challenge: Manually evaluating CNC components for feasibility delayed production and slowed customer responses.

• Solution: Werk24’s AI automatically identifies production-limiting factors like tolerances, thread diameters, and material specifications from technical drawings.

• Impact: The time between customer requests and order confirmations was reduced from days to minutes, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

4. DiManEx: Accelerating Additive Manufacturing Part Identification

DiManEx, a leader in supply chain digitization, uses Werk24’s Additive Analysis solution to streamline part identification for Additive Manufacturing.

• Challenge: Evaluating parts for Additive Manufacturing suitability was time-consuming and required manual effort.

• Solution: Werk24 extracts critical data from technical drawings, such as dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications, and delivers it in a structured format.

• Impact: DiManEx now evaluates parts faster, enabling quicker decision-making and improving their ability to meet customer demands for on-demand manufacturing.

Conclusion

Werk24’s AI-powered solution is transforming the way businesses interact with technical drawings. From streamlining RFQ processes to optimizing additive manufacturing and digitizing extraction of Meta data, Features and Insights, Werk24 is helping companies unlock new efficiencies and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

If you’re ready to revolutionize your approach to technical drawings, explore Werk24’s offerings and see how our technology can drive success for your business. Contact our experts or try our demo!