Experienced marketing expert takes over from Benjamin Schwab
Chantal Kasper is the new Head of Marketing with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE
Berlin, 25. January 2024 - Chantal Kasper is now Head of Marketing at the Online Manufacturer, FACTUREE (www.facturee.de). With over 10 years of experience in marketing and media strategy, she brings extensive expertise with her. She will take over from Benjamin Schwab, who is leaving the company at the end of February on friendly terms. In her new role, Chantal Kasper has set herself the goal of further strengthening the FACTUREE brand and raising the company's profile on the international market.
Chantal Kasper was most recently Head of Brand Marketing & Communication at the online used car platform heycar. Prior to this, she gained valuable experience in marketing at the textile company Walbusch and on the media agency side, where she worked for clients such as Siemens AG. In her new role as Head of Marketing at FACTUREE, she is working to position the platform as the comprehensive one-stop-shop solution for almost all manufacturing inquiries among the target groups.
FACTUREE - a brand of cwmk GmbH - has a production network of around 2,000 partners in the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology. As a result, the online manufacturer maintains the broadest manufacturing spectrum on the market. More than 15,000 machines are constantly available for projects, ensuring timely deliveries.
One of Chantal Kasper's declared goals at FACTUREE is to further increase brand awareness in the competitive environment. She says: "In doing so, I am focusing on making our offering more visible to both existing customers and potential new customers. My expertise lies particularly in branding, developing, and implementing media strategies and strengthening customer loyalty. This helps me to successfully drive forward marketing initiatives and contribute to the further growth of FACTUREE."
Co-founder and CMO hands over the baton at the end of February
Chantal Kasper succeeds Benjamin Schwab, who will hand over the baton at the end of February. The latter is co-founder of FACTUREE and has helped write the company's successful history to date as CMO. Benjamin Schwab says: "FACTUREE was founded from the living room in 2017 as a real early mover in the DACH region and we coined the term Online Manufacturing. Today, FACTUREE has an eight-figure turnover - and that's without investors. I am proud to have helped shape this exponential growth from the very beginning and will continue to watch it with pleasure - I have found a worthy successor in Chantal. I will always be close to the company, which will always be close to my heart, and I will remain friendly connected to it in an advisory capacity in the background."
Moritz König, Co-Founder and CEO at FACTUREE, says: "We have joined forces to launch and grow FACTUREE and have mastered significant growth steps and pains along the way. We regret that Benjamin Schwab will no longer be an active part of the team and would like to thank him for his great achievements."
Online Manufacturing contributes to sustainable processes at various levels
FACTUREE shows: Online Manufacturing promotes sustainable procurement
Berlin, November 8, 2023 – Sustainability is multi-faceted. Among other things, it refers to a company's ability to operate in the long term while assuming social, environmental and economic responsibility. The procurement process also plays a key role here and should be designed to be both stable and sustainable in a number of areas so as to support these goals. The new form of procurement – Online Manufacturing – promotes this, for example by ensuring the more efficient utilization of machine capacities and conserving resources. The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) shows how this works.
"Procurement today is subject to major challenges and uncertainties. For example, supply chains are susceptible to disruption due to increasing natural disasters, political unrest, or global health crises. Sustainable supply chains are often more diversified and more resilient to disruptions and shocks, as they are usually spread across multiple suppliers and regions. And this is the exact approach that Online Manufacturing supports," explains Benjamin Schwab, Co-Founder and CMO at FACTUREE.
Stable supply chains and pooling of resources through a network
Online Manufacturing follows the network approach. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of around 2,000 manufacturing partners from almost all areas, such as CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, casting and forging processes and surface technology. Around 15,000 machines are constantly available for projects. This means that FACTUREE is able to deliver at all times, even in times of crisis. This type of procurement creates a high level of reliability and therefore planning security for customers – two things that support sustainable action and management.
The networking of all participants in the value chain along with simple and short processes for end customers also contribute to sustainability. A procurement platform can bundle purchases from different companies, which offers scaling potential. This can help to optimize transport and reduce emissions. In addition, for example, common sustainability standards and targets can be set for suppliers to make the entire supply chain more sustainable.
Price stability promotes planning security in procurement
The bundling of orders at FACTUREE has another added value for customers: Price advantages. As Benjamin Schwab explains, "we are the price leader in Online Manufacturing. One of the reasons we hold this position is because we purchase large volumes from manufacturers and select the most suitable supplier for the respective order in terms of price, delivery time and quality based on smart algorithms. Furthermore, we do not pass on price increases to our customers. This is a special offer especially in times of rising raw material and energy prices."
If you can rely on stable prices and good conditions, you can plan and operate better in the long term.
Quality for longevity and resource conservation
Another key sustainability factor is quality. High-quality products are more durable and therefore also more sustainable. As they generally need to be replaced or repaired less often, fewer raw materials, energy and labor are required to manufacture new components or products. This leads to a reduction in the ecological footprint.
Waste is also reduced, as high-quality components help to ensure that the end products have less faults, resulting in a lower rejection rate. In addition, energy consumption and emissions are reduced.
"At FACTUREE, a continuously data-driven quality management system, which is certified to ISO 9001, checks and guarantees the high quality of the system, process and product. Quality is a factor that plays a major role for us in terms of sustainability," says Benjamin Schwab.
Efficient distribution of capacities
At a time when resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the efficient allocation of production capacities is also very important. Conventional contract manufacturers can benefit from this by joining the production network of an Online Manufacturer.
Benjamin Schwab says: "At FACTUREE, reliable manufacturing partners with free capacity regularly receive selected requests that match their respective strengths. When capacity utilization is high, manufacturing networks can serve as an extended workbench for companies. From an economic perspective, Online Manufacturing therefore leads to more efficient utilization of machine capacities and thus prevents market imbalances."
Sustainability is the path to climate neutrality
Sustainability and climate protection are inextricably linked. CO2 offsetting is an important tool for companies in managing their emissions. For them, it is about offsetting unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions, among other things. This can also be achieved, for example, by promoting climate-relevant environmental projects through internationally recognized standards. FACTUREE contributes to sustainability through the regular purchase of CO2 certificates and supports international climate protection projects.
More and more buyers in companies are favoring sustainable processes in procurement, be it socially, ecologically or economically. Such a focus can reduce costs in the long term and improve a company's reputation – sustainably.
Online Manufacturer makes important contribution to climate protection with purchase of CO2 certificates.
Ecological power for the island of Sumatra: FACTUREE supports hydropower project in Indonesia
Berlin, October 18, 2023 – Economic development on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has been limited largely due to rudimentary infrastructure and unreliable power supply. A run-of-river power plant on the upper reaches of the Musi River provided a solution. The environmental project by South Pole, developer of international climate protection projects, uses the kinetic energy of the flowing water to supply 700,000 people with renewable energy. The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) supports the environmental project and assumes ecological responsibility by purchasing CO2 certificates. FACTUREE is thus making an important contribution to the region's electricity supply, job creation and economic development.
Indonesia's largest island, Sumatra, is covered by dense tropical forests that provide habitats for countless plants and wildlife. The fertile soil is ideal for growing commodities such as rice, coffee and cocoa. But the growing demand for energy is threatening Sumatra's unique natural ecosystems and calls for new solutions. As part of South Pole's climate protection project, a running hydroelectric power plant was built on the upper reaches of the Musi River near the port city of Bengkulu, which feeds 765,000 megawatt hours of power into Sumatra's power grid every year.
The "Musi River Hydropower Project" not only improves access to electricity on Sumatra, it also significantly supports the sustainable development of the agricultural region.
"Hydroelectric power plants are an important part of the energy transition and help to strengthen the economy of a region. This form of energy generation is clean and environmentally friendly, consumes no raw materials and produces no waste products that are harmful to the environment. We have purchased CO2 certificates from South Pole and thus support developments like this," says Benjamin Schwab, Co-Founder and CMO at FACTUREE, and continues: "Our philosophy is to compensate for unavoidable emissions. We do this by financing climate protection outside our value chain while reducing our environmental footprint."
In addition to quality, the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE, a brand of cwmk GmbH, also focuses on sustainability and climate protection in its actions and regularly supports corresponding projects - such as the "Musi River Hydropower Project".
Hydropower plant supplies 700,000 people with renewable energy
The run-of-river power plant in Indonesia produces sustainable electricity without dams and only by exploiting natural differences in altitude. To avoid any negative impact on agriculture and ecology, water extraction is designed in such a way that existing irrigation systems are not damaged. A reforestation program has been developed to protect the landscape and nature in the project's catchment area. With the hydropower project, South Pole and its stakeholders are addressing various challenges in rural Sumatra, particularly the weak electricity supply. The kinetic energy released can now supply 700,000 people with renewable energy.
Promoting sustainable economic development
In addition to sustainable electricity production, the project brings numerous positive socio-economic developments for the local population. For example, qualified jobs are created.
Benjamin Schwab says: "The hydropower plant has created many jobs and training opportunities for local residents. A share of the project’s profits flows back to the population and has enabled, among other things, the construction of an orphanage, new roads and bridges, and other local infrastructure projects. Farmers, for example, are gaining better access to their rice fields and direct sources of income."
200 million tons of greenhouse gases already eliminated or reduced
As the hydropower project in Sumatra is certified as having above-average commitment, it has been awarded the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) certification. The program is the world's most widespread standard for the voluntary offsetting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Companies can offset or compensate for their GHG emissions by purchasing CO2 credits that have already been generated by savings in climate protection projects elsewhere. More than 1300 certified VCS projects have eliminated and reduced more than 200 million metric tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases to date.
FACTUREE has voluntarily offset its CO2 emissions by purchasing CO2 certificates since the company came into existence. The Online Manufacturer thus promotes sustainability not only with its progressive business model for modern procurement, but also through values such as consistency, environmental awareness and social commitment.
Government funding worth millions of euros enables Online Manufacturer to create new positions in the areas of sales/purchasing, logistics and IT
Online Manufacturing company FACTUREE continues to grow thanks to government investment grant for 115 new permanent jobs
Berlin, September 6, 2023 - The Online Manufacturing company FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) is set to receive millions of euros in funding from the state-owned Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB). The so-called "Joint Task 'Improvement of the Regional Economic Structure' (GRW)" is aimed at companies in the commercial sector. With the investment or wage cost subsidy, IBB supports investment projects to create and secure permanent jobs on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Operations. Therefore, FACTUREE now has up to 3 million euros in wage cost subsidies at its disposal and has planned to create 115 new permanent jobs.
The state GRW investment grant supports start-ups and existing businesses in the industrial, construction, trade and service sectors. One of the prerequisites is that sales must be predominantly superregional. FACTUREE is growing steadily and, with its online production, has established an entirely new and promising form of parts procurement that is becoming increasingly important internationally too. FACTUREE sees itself as a reliable partner for German industry and has an increasing number of customers in other European countries.
An investment project of over 15 million euros
FACTUREE's current investment project amounts to more than 15 million euros. The Online Manufacturer's goal is to create 115 long-term jobs by March 2026. The new permanent jobs are to be created in the operational teams of Sales and Purchasing. Capacities in the areas of logistics and IT will also be expanded significantly too. The GRW funding supports this project as it contributes to the improvement of the regional economic structure. The funding rate can be a maximum of 30 percent and relates to an investment period of up to 36 months.
Benjamin Schwab, Co-Founder and CMO at FACTUREE, explains: "We are experiencing a steadily growing number of inquiries, which we can only handle in the long term by expanding our number of employees. The government investment grant gives us the opportunity to do just that. FACTUREE has now been awarded a subsidy of 20 percent. This means that up to 3 million euros will be made available to us by the government, all of which will go towards the cost of wages."
The current investment grant is a form of follow-up financing. In the past, FACTUREE has already been granted government funding of around 1 million euros.
"With the two investment grants, we can access a total funding amount of 4 million euros. The prerequisite is that we fill all 115 positions that we have planned. The signs are very good, because our growth curve is pointing steeply upwards," says Benjamin Schwab.
Bootstrapping since day one
FACTUREE has relied on public funding programs instead of venture capital for its rapid growth. Since its founding, the company has been fully self-financed and thus – unlike most of companies in the industry - operates entirely without investor funding.
"Since the very beginning of our company's history, we have enjoyed the trust of the state and are thus in a position to take advantage of public funding programs such as the “Teilhabechancengesetz” (or the Participation Opportunities Act). Among other things, the government funding enables us to successfully prefinance jobs and create numerous local jobs. This orientation gives us complete control over our company and thus clearly separates us from venture capital-financed competitors," says Benjamin Schwab.
Digital procurement platforms are gaining importance as a state-of-the-art solution for purchasing. Supply chain disruptions are frequent, not only in times of crisis. Further, there is increasing price sensitivity among buyers faced with inflation and rising costs. Benjamin Schwab, CMO of FACTUREE, will also be taking part in the online session from 10:35 – 10:55 and will explain why in some areas Online Manufacturing is far superior to conventional contract manufacturing as the procurement model of the future. He will also address the price advantages of FACTUREE compared to instant pricing suppliers. Take this opportunity to learn more about smart procurement solutions on 7 September 2023 and sign up now.
Berlin Partner, a public-private partnership for promoting business and technology in Berlin, has been a strong supporter for FACTUREE. In the following interview by Berlin Partner, Moritz König, CEO of FACTUREE, provides an insight into this cooperation and presents the Online Manufacturer.
For those who don't know your company – what is it about?
Our full name is FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer. In 2017, we asked ourselves how the procurement of custom parts could be made easier, faster and more sustainable. Our response was Online Manufacturing. Our concept is based on digitalization, automation and networking. To implement this, we have a production network of around 2000 partners from nearly all fields – including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, casting processes, surface technology and module assembly. Around 15,000 machines are constantly available for projects, giving us the broadest manufacturing range in the market and nearly unlimited capacities. With FACTUREE, small and large series production as well as prototyping projects can be carried out.
For each project, we use AI to select the most suitable manufacturer in terms of quality, price and delivery time. The request process is semi-automated. With our new request tool, for example, ninety-nine items can be requested in less than one minute – simply and hassle-free. Once FACTUREE has received the request, the quote is prepared in just a short time.
Our customers get everything from a single source. We are their only interface and sole contract partner. They no longer have to search for, qualify and onboard suppliers. This reduces the workload as much as possible for the purchasing managers, freeing up time they can use for other tasks. And they can also rest assured that we can always deliver due to our broad network. Furthermore, as the price leader, we also offer the best conditions – a key advantage in times when purchasers‘ price sensitivity is increasing.
How did Berlin Partner support your journey?
Berlin Partner supported us in many ways. Particularly noteworthy was the valuable advice on applying for grants, which now amount to more than four million euros. This allowed us to accelerate our projects and develop new business potential.
We also benefit from Berlin Partner when recruiting international experts. For instance, through the Business Immigration Service and assistance in establishing valuable contacts at events such as Viva Tech and London Tech, where we – arranged by Berlin Partner – were part of the German delegation.
We are very grateful for the support from Berlin Partner and appreciate their strong commitment that helps us achieve our financial and personnel growth targets and enhances our innovative power.
What is your vision for your company?
Our goal is to become THE Online Manufacturer globally – as the partner of choice for custom parts of all kinds. We want every purchaser requiring custom parts and looking for fast procurement to think of FACTUREE first. This is undoubtedly an ambitious goal, but we are convinced that it is feasible. Up to now, we have built up FACTUREE by our own bootstraps. We started successfully around 6 years ago with no investors, today we have two-digit million sales with current growth rates around 100 percent per year.
The bootstrapping strategy definitely posed some unique challenges, but it also forced us to work efficiently and stay focused. Relying on our own resources and striving for financial independence makes us more agile and we can respond to changes more quickly. This approach allowed us to develop our own identity and company culture and enabled us to increase our growth rate and profits at a sustainable pace. At the same time, we learned valuable lessons about efficiency and setting priorities that will benefit us in the long term.
We want to continue to grow and expand organically, of course. This involves building up our team to provide the know-how and capacities needed to manage increasing demand and expand our customer base.
What makes Berlin so special for you as a founder?
Berlin has a rich pool of talent right here, which is a huge advantage of this location for us. It allows us to put together an extremely competent team that makes a significant contribution to our company’s success. Although the start-up and investor landscape undeniably plays an important role in business, we have to stress that we take a different approach as a self-financed company. We focus on developing our resources internally and building on our own strength. This doesn’t mean that we ignore the importance of investors, but we concentrate on our business skills and organic growth.
How did you find new colleagues for your team?
We are proud to be considered an extremely attractive employer, even in the midst of a shortage of skilled specialists. Overall, we are convinced that our investments in the wellbeing of our employees are a key reason we have no real problems finding qualified employees, despite the limited pool of talents. As employer, we understand the needs of our employees and create an environment where they can develop their talent and feel good in the long run.
One major factor is that we consistently focus on our employees’ satisfaction. Fair pay is very important for us and we also offer a number of benefits that greatly exceed those usually offered. For example, we have a cook who makes a delicious lunch every day – completely at the company’s expense.
Work should not be just a task, but also give you joy and fulfillment. Our happiness management ensures that we create a motivating and positive work environment that promotes personal and professional development.
Why is your company also interesting for other Berlin-based companies?
Our company FACTUREE is extremely interesting for manufacturing companies in Berlin, particularly for hardware startups. Especially for young companies that need to use their resources efficiently, our solution is ideal for reducing their workload and allowing them to fully concentrate on their core business.
As Online Manufacturer, we understand the challenges faced by hardware startups and our services are geared to reduce their administrative efforts. From material procurement and production to logistics – we cover the entire manufacturing process, helping the startups to invest their valuable time and energy in advancing their innovative ideas and fleshing out their business models.
Our expertise and experience allow us to be efficient and cost effective, which is especially invaluable for young companies with a limited budget.
As a Berlin-based company, we also understand the local business culture and the dynamics of the startup scene, giving us a real competitive edge. Furthermore, the geographic proximity enables us to develop smooth cooperation with our customers and provide personal support.
Online Manufacturer relies on “sprints” to achieve fast and easy work processes – for customers and employees alike
Online Manufacturer FACTUREE awarded BSFZ seal in recognition of its research and development
Berlin, 5th July 2023 – Continuously driving new developments and concepts is necessary to simplify and accelerate procurement processes. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) has now been awarded the BSFZ seal by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research for its entrepreneurial innovation competence. The company has been committed to research and development to optimize procurement processes from the very start. FACTUREE also focuses on simple processes for employees and has therefore developed its own ERP software.
Online Manufacturing is considered the procurement model for the future, as the platform approach allows covering a very wide manufacturing range while offering free capacities and short delivery times – even in times of crisis. The business model of FACTUREE, a brand of cwmk GmbH, is based on the optimal matching of component requirements with production by German and international manufacturers.
The company facilitates simple processes for their employees as well, ultimately leading to faster reaction times that benefit customers. For example, FACTUREE has expedited the development of a new value creation process and its digital implementation, resulting in a self-developed ERP system. Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, states: “In the early days of our company, we were faced with the decision whether to use an existing ERP system or to develop our own. We decided on an in-house solution and programmed a cloud-based ERP system that we eventually launched. This research and development project has now been awarded the BSFZ seal.”
BSFZ recognizes the innovation competence of FACTUREE
The certifying body for research grants (BSFZ) awards the seal only to companies that are eligible for research grant funding – in this case for developing the ERP system for process management.
Benjamin Schwab says, “We started out small and have been self-financed from the very beginning. In the first phase after establishing the company, individual business processes were still handled using Excel sheets and universal software tools. Many companies in our sector use ERP systems for order management, but they prove to be unsuitable when several thousand projects have to be handled simultaneously by up to 40 employees. This is why we developed our own ERP software, designed for scalability and high availability.”
Agile software development and bottom-up feedback
FACTUREE continuously develops tools that simplify processes for employees and customers. The request tool that we recently launched, for example, is a way to reduce the digital request process to a minimum. The extremely fast request and readout of drawings by FACTUREE significantly reduces the workload of purchasers. Up to 99 items can be requested in less than a minute with just a few clicks. The request tool forms an interface with the custom developed ERP system that FACTUREE uses for order management.
“At FACTUREE, what we call sprints determine our daily routine. We have extremely short development times of 14 days and can implement our customers’ demands in a very short time. This is where we win over many purchasers. To be able to do this, we depend greatly on agile software development and bottom-up feedback. Our employees are thus involved in the development of the software that they work with every day. This approach is another feature of our open corporate culture,” says Benjamin Schwab.
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Request up to 99 items easily in less than one minute with new request tool
Online Manufacturer FACTUREE speeds up order requests for lightning-fast, easy procurement processes
Berlin, 14 June 2023 – Time is an important criterion for procuring custom parts – starting from when the request is made. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) has reduced the effort for making digital requests to a minimum by developing a new request tool that greatly accelerates quote generation. If technical drawings are available, the information they contain, such as the material, do not need to be selected again. The extremely fast request and readout of drawings by FACTUREE considerably simplifies the buyer’s task. For example, up to 99 items can be requested in less than one minute with just a few clicks.
Fast, easy processes are absolutely essential in today’s procurement practice. Online Manufacturing perfectly matches the requirements as the concept is based on digitalization, automation and networking. With demand-driven production and the rapid provision of components, it also opens up new degrees of freedom. However, with some providers of this state-of-the-art form of procurement, buyers still have to go through elaborate request processes to obtain a quote.
Instant pricing tools, which are used by several Online Manufacturers, make the process even more complicated, because in order to obtain a price immediately using an instant pricing tool, the person making the request must first transfer all relevant information manually to an input form – although the information is generally already available in the technical drawing. And in case there are many items, the input process and uploading the files can be very time consuming.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains, “Getting a quick quote from an instant pricing tool comes at the ‘expense’ of more effort on the customer’s part. FACTUREE has therefore taken a different route from the start. Our request process has always been easy and designed with the customer in mind – we have now optimized it even more and reduced it to a minimum, significantly decreasing the effort required by our customers. It is not even necessary to create an account to make a request. Our recently launched request tool has already been very well received.”
Request 99 items with just a few clicks
When developing the new request tool, it was important for FACTUREE to reduce the time actually needed for users to make the request as much as possible and to make it more user friendly – for example through the modern, intuitive design. The request tool automatically captures all available information uploaded by the person making the request – CAD files and technical drawings in PDF format, for example. It is not necessary to laboriously fill in different positions for the request – matching of 3D and 2D data is done automatically.
“The extremely fast request and readout of drawings by FACTUREE significantly reduces the customer’s workload. With our new request tool, ninety-nine items, for example, can be requested in less than one minute – simply and hassle-free. We will be successively increasing the maximum possible number of items and requests for volume pricing can also be submitted easily. Unlike in competitors’ tools, this can be done with a single click in our tool. This makes the request not only considerably faster, but also much easier than many buyers have been used to. All of this facilitates the faster generation of a quote,” says Benjamin Schwab.
Once FACTUREE has received the request, the quote is generated within a short time. The quote is generally sent the same day but guaranteed within 48 hours. FACTUREE is able to make an express quote thanks to a high degree of automation, e.g. for readout and classification of CAD files. The additional review of the quote by an engineer ensures a reliable calculation despite the speed with which it was prepared.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
The switch to e-mobility is also taking shape in Austrian cab fleets. This year, ten cab ranks and 66 e-vehicles will be retrofitted with "Matrix Charging" in Vienna and Graz as part of the "eTaxi Austria" project. The automated conductive charging technology was developed by the high-tech company Easelink. For the globally unique pilot project, FACTUREE is supplying various turned and milled parts made of aluminum. They are installed in the integrated "Matrix Charging Connector". During the charging process of an eTaxi, the connector is automatically lowered from the vehicle underbody and connected to a charging pad at the parking lot for charging.
According to the national energy and climate plan, only zero-emission cabs and rental cars will be allowed in Austria from 2025. This measure paves the way for e-mobility. The stated goal is to reduce emissions and improve the quality of life in cities. However, previous eTaxi initiatives have shown that trips to charging stations as well as on-site charging times lead to uneconomic waiting times. The eTaxi Austria project aims to remedy this situation and relies on automated charging directly at charging stations. This avoids interruptions to get to the next charging station and makes the economic operation of electric cabs possible.
Automated charging, a precursor to autonomous driving
The eTaxi Austria project supports the switch of Vienna and Graz cab fleets to e-mobility primarily by providing charging options at the cab stand. Among others, the high-tech company Easelink, headquartered in Graz, is involved in the ambitious project. Over 60 eTaxis in the Vienna and Graz area will be equipped with the automated charging technology "Matrix Charging" developed by Easelink. Users of an e-car are relieved of having to plug in and unplug the vehicle thanks to the special technology. Easelink's goal is to standardize automated charging and thus prepare the e-fueling process for autonomous driving as well.
The Matrix Charging System consists of two main components. Its compact design allows the Matrix Charging Connector to be easily integrated into the underbody of an electric vehicle. The vehicle unit is joined by an infrastructure unit directly at the parking space, the Matrix Charging Pad. As soon as the e-vehicle parks above the Charging Pad at the parking lot, the Connector is automatically lowered by the e-vehicle and physically connected to the Charging Pad at the cab stand. The charging process is automated without the driver having to leave the e-vehicle.
FACTUREE supplies important components for the core element of the charging system
FACTUREE supplies important components for the core element of the charging system For one of the two core components of the conductive charging system, the Matrix Charging Connector, the online manufacturer FACTUREE supplies various small turned and milled parts made of aluminum. Easelink benefits from great flexibility and plannability through the cooperation. This is because FACTUREE draws on a wide range of network partners, manufacturing techniques and surface treatments. As a result, the online manufacturer can constantly offer a very wide range of materials and has virtually unlimited production capacities - this is a major competitive advantage in times when supply problems are more frequent for classic contract manufacturers due to global crises.
The Matrix Charging System can already be retrofitted to the most common electric vehicles on the market. The eTaxi Austria project is preparing the rollout of the automated charging infrastructure, thus setting the course for the mobility turnaround.
Online Manufacturer takes part in scientific project for the prevention of mental illnesses in the work environment
FACTUREE promotes mental health of personnel through model project “Soul Office”
Berlin, 15th May 2023 – Incapacity for work due to mental issues can quickly lead to suffering and high costs. Prevention is therefore key for employees and companies. FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) supports measures to strengthen and restore mental health in the work environment. The Berlin-based Online Manufacturer is therefore taking part in the model project “Soul Office” (souloffice-berlin.de) of the non-profit company KOPF, HAND + FUSS gGmbH (KHuF). Here, employees get the chance to develop and strengthen coping strategies with the help of psychological support, peer counseling and coaching elements. FACTUREE employees can work remotely in KHuF’s coworking space TUECHTIG and take advantage of mental support and coaching there.
A fragile mental state can lead to burnout, depression, anxiety or high stress levels. As mental health affects all areas of life, it determines not only individual wellbeing, but professional performance as well. This has an impact on the ill person on the one hand, but also their family, co-workers and employers.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains, “Employers have a responsibility for the health of their employees and considerable influence on their mental health. In a rapidly growing company such as FACTUREE, for example, the workload is constantly high, placing corresponding demands on the employees. To prevent the workload from impairing mental health and to create a balance, we are taking part in the new project ‘Soul Office’. In this way, we support our employees in maintaining a well-balanced mental state to better cope with stressful situations.”
In the “Soul Office” in Berlin, employees can pursue their work and get psychological support. Further, peer counseling and coaching elements are part of the concept. The goal is to develop and strengthen personal coping strategies directly in the work setting.
Prevention as a pillar of corporate health management
“Soul Office” is a model project of KOPF, HAND + FUSS gGmbH. The program addresses employees who are already ill as well as those who feel that their capacity for work could be at risk because of mental stress and would like to prevent deterioration or illness. Complementing the workplace in the office or at home, the project is understood to be a further element of corporate health management. As part of this initiative, the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE uses a variety of rooms in KHuF’s inclusive coworking space TUECHTIG where employees can work remotely and engage in the “Soul Office” program.
“The ‘Soul Office’ is a place for personal encounters and exchange of ideas. It provides a protected space for dealing with issues that trigger illness and fosters hope and confidence. Because mental illnesses are becoming more common in our fast-moving society, employers should advocate for this issue in general and focus on prevention,” says Benjamin Schwab.
The project includes group settings, short workshops and individual counseling, for example. Working is embedded in a fixed daytime structure. Over a period of several weeks, long-term coping strategies can thus be developed in the work setting and self-care skills can be consolidated. The psychological and psychoeducational formats involved are guided by psychologists and recovery coaches.
Tobias S., a freelancer, is taking part in the Soul Office program. He says, “The Soul Office has taught me how important self-care is. This means in practice that I am more aware and stricter when it comes to taking breaks, giving rise to new ideas and impetus. I have also acquired the ability to structure my work day better and can thus focus more on my work. Additionally, I have learned to manage my urge for perfectionism and accept that good performance is enough. These and other aspects greatly affect my wellbeing and my productivity.”
Corporate prevention prevents longer periods of incapacity for work
The investments made by employers in early prevention contribute primarily to maintaining the mental health of employees, but they also have an economic aspect. Benjamin Schwab explains, “Corporate prevention comes before intervention, from the economic standpoint as well. Impaired mental health leads to frequent days of sick leave and longer absences due to illness, so the approach benefits all involved. The model project also closes a gap. Previously, in most programs in this area, recovery took place in private life, away from the workplace, although there is a direct link between work and health. By participating in the project, we would like to send a signal and counteract the stigma of mental illness.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Semi-automated generation of quotes with long-term validity provides quick and easy procurement for buyers with planning security and lower prices
FACTUREE reveals: Instant pricing in Online Manufacturing does not simplify things
Berlin, April 13th 2023 – The global market for custom parts is worth billions of euros. Conventional contract manufacturing is still in the lead but is getting more and more competition from the Online Manufacturing concept. There are, however, great differences among providers in Online Manufacturing – for example with respect to the request procedure, pricing and validity of quotes. Many providers use instant pricing, but this involves more effort on the customer’s part and higher prices. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) explains the reasons and shows how they do things differently.
Independence and reliability were never more important for buyers. In times of supply chain disruptions and ever more rapid changes in markets, they need procurement channels featuring both agility and stability. Conventional contract manufacturing cannot ensure these to the extent required, but Online Manufacturing can. The concept has already proven itself to be the procurement model of the future. Online Manufacturing is based on digitalization, automation and networking and is far superior to conventional forms of procurement. Manufacturing capacities can be easily reallocated to meet changing market conditions. Providers such as FACTUREE are therefore always in a position to deliver, making supply chains reliable and resilient for customers.
Not all Online Manufacturers are equal
While the percentage of Online Manufacturers in the market is still very small, the potential is large and growing. However, there are big differences within the market of Online Manufacturers. Some of them, for example, use instant pricing tools that calculate prices immediately, but ultimately mean more effort and higher costs for customers.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE explains, “To get a price using an instant pricing tool, all relevant information must be entered manually into a form by the person making the request – a very time-consuming process. For large requests with more than 30 items, this can take up to half an hour. Most people don’t have time for this. Getting a quick quote thus comes at the “expense” of the customer’s time. Plus, prices are nominally higher due to the safety buffer.”
FACTUREE does not use instant pricing like other providers in the sector. “In more than 80% of cases, we are able to undercut instant pricing offers that competitors give our customers. For our quotes, we consider and optimize the time actually needed by the user to make the request,” says Benjamin Schwab.
FACTUREE relies on semi-automated quotation and automatic readout and classification of CAD data. Every quote is checked by employees for plausibility. The requests are not restricted to the system, but can also be sent by email, for example.
FACTUREE offers a 14-day period of validity for quotes, which the provider can maintain even in a tense market situation. After the request is received, the quote is often made the same day – but guaranteed within 48 hours.
Increasing price sensitivity among buyers
Under the current conditions and indications, buyers develop a certain level of price sensitivity. This gives an advantage to Online Manufacturers who can offer the best package of price and performance. “We benefit from this development because we are the price leaders in Online Manufacturing. We have this position among other reasons because we purchase large volumes from manufacturers and select the most suitable supplier for the order in terms of price, delivery time and quality based on smart algorithms. We also do not pass on higher prices to our customers, which is rare in times of rising prices for raw materials and energy,” states Benjamin Schwab.
By carefully selecting manufacturers, FACTUREE is able to compensate for effects in the market and react flexibly to new developments. This is possible on the one hand due to the platform approach in which customers’ projects can be bundled and also due to the AI-based selection of the most suitable manufacturer.
FACTUREE has a manufacturing network of around 2,000 partners from nearly all areas and the widest range of manufacturing in the market. The request process is semi-automated, ensuring quick quotes. No registration or system integration is required and there are no participation costs.
“Customers can access our model very easily. There is no need to search for suppliers or to qualify and onboard them. Customers can purchase efficiently and concentrate on their core business. In summary, with Online Manufacturing, we support the agility required today while also ensuring reliability and relief, both in the financial sense and regarding the procurement processes,” concludes Benjamin Schwab.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
State-of-the-art form of procurement makes an important contribution to agile and highly flexible production
FACTUREE demonstrates: Online Manufacturing promotes agile manufacturing
Berlin, 23 February 2023 – The factory of the future is highly flexible and agile. Agile manufacturing is the key that enables companies to react quickly and effectively to the ever more rapid changes in customer needs and market conditions. It also has the potential to increase production efficiency, reduce costs and enhance value creation. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) supports agile manufacturing: The procurement concept of Online Manufacturing provides companies with the agility and flexibility required to improve their planning process.
Today’s industrial production has to keep pace with increasingly dynamic changes and respond to many different customer needs. Requirements are becoming greater and more complex on the one hand, and on the other hand, they are also changing more rapidly. This requires agile and customized production that allows smaller batch sizes and avoids procurement difficulties. Fast, reliable procurement of components plays a significant role in this process, for which a modern form of procurement – Online Manufacturing – is ideally suited.
Manufacturing of the future is highly agile and flexible
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains: “Manufacturing of the future must be highly agile and flexible. Agile manufacturing meets this requirement as it reacts almost in real time to change factors without reducing the quality of throughput or exceeding an allocated budget. We support this approach with our concept of Online Manufacturing where we have parts produced on demand and deliver them at a rapid pace. Our customers thus receive the exact quantity of custom-made components needed and have a greater scope for action.”
One of the goals of Online Manufacturing is to prevent or reduce dependence. This procurement form is based on digitalization, automation and networking, bundling the strengths of different manufacturing specialists on a B2B platform. With a network of some 2,000 manufacturing partners from nearly all areas, FACTUREE offers a wide range of manufacturing techniques and surface treatments. Using AI, the most suitable manufacturer for each request is identified. For buyers, this means reliable and flexible procurement in times of crisis, as the risk of production and delivery problems is extremely low. And getting started is also easy thanks to the simple and digital request and ordering processes. Further, Online Manufacturing offers price stability and price advantages.
Benjamin Schwab adds, “Online Manufacturing platforms and their ecosystems are becoming increasingly more relevant with respect to agile manufacturing because they meet the requirements of modern procurement. The demand-based production or supply of components opens up new levels of freedom. With this purchasing strategy, in addition to the aspect of flexibility and fast delivery, companies are able to achieve considerable savings, large gains in efficiency and better plannability.”
Not at the expense of quality
At the Online Manufacturer, a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system checks and ensures high system, process and product quality. The logistics partners are also assessed and selected based on reliability.
“Agile manufacturing focuses on satisfying customer demand using flexible production practices. This means that customer requirements must be fulfilled, without leading to loss of quality or additional costs. Our concept of Online Manufacturing therefore perfectly meets the current and future needs of manufacturing companies. We help them react to changes in the market flexibly and with the highest quality – not only in times of crisis,” concludes Benjamin Schwab.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
The future of purchasing series parts lies in platforms and ecosystems
Online Manufacturing: FACTUREE offers procurement advantages in series
Berlin, 18 January 2023 – Companies that produce in series are in an unprecedented situation with respect to procurement. Uncertainties and crises lead to difficult conditions, often making even short-term planning impossible. At the same time, digitalization requires a realignment and response to constantly changing competitive situations. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) reveals new avenues for series production. Adopting the Online Manufacturing approach facilitates secure and flexible procurement, price stability and advantages, high quality and simplified digital request and ordering processes, for example.
When procuring series parts, reliability – through long-term availability, consistently high quality and stable prices – is indispensable. However, there are frequently shortages of raw materials. Sweeping crises such as the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have an additional highly negative effect on international supply chains and trade flows in the already difficult procurement situation. As a consequence, prices for raw materials are rising, and on top of this energy costs are soaring.
Breaking up dependencies and blockades
The current development also affects prices for material dealers and contract manufacturers, severely aggravating conditions for industrial buyers. Price increases are especially painful for large series production. The production and supply problems faced by conventional contract manufacturers make manufacturers aware of their dependence and inhibit the agility they need.
Co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE Benjamin Schwab states, “In many areas of industry, conventional contract manufacturing has reached its limits, leading to an increasing shift to alternative procurement and sales markets. Equivalent substitution of critical and finite resources is also becoming more and more relevant. Additionally, manufacturers seek to increase the efficiency of their manufacturing processes.”
Greatly reduced risk of supply shortages and delays
Online Manufacturing is the expression of a shift in procurement strategy. This modern form of procurement simplifies request and ordering processes and keeps the risk of supply shortages and delays significantly lower than is possible with conventional contract manufacturing. An Online Manufacturer with a large network of manufacturing partners can adapt more quickly to prevailing circumstances – for example by reallocating manufacturing capacities. Supply bottlenecks are minimized and challenging large-scale projects, for example in CNC series production, are made possible.
Benjamin Schwab says, “In series production, it is becoming ever more important to utilize the new potential of digital value creation. The concept of Online Manufacturing bundles the strengths of different manufacturing specialists on a B2B platform, resulting in a wide range of network partners, manufacturing techniques and surface treatments. Based on an AI-supported selection process, the most suitable manufacturer can be found for every requirement. For purchasing in series production, this means reliable and flexible procurement in times of crisis as well as price stability and advantages.”
At FACTUREE, all manufacturing partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system that checks and ensures the high quality of systems, processes and products. The logistics partners are also checked for reliability before being selected.
Networking at all levels
The Online Manufacturing approach accommodates the needs of manufacturing companies that have to react ever more flexibly to changes in the market – not only in times of crisis. It supports sustainable efficiency gains and is an important component for companies on their way to Industry 4.0. Networking is becoming more prevalent in industry not only in the technical sense – it also applies to the cooperation between various stakeholders. The future of procurement is therefore in platforms and ecosystems.
Read more on “Online Manufacturing – Procurement advantages in series” in the free white paper at: https://www.facturee.de/en/whitepaper-series-production/
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online Manufacturer taps into government funding and helps the long-term unemployed return to the primary labor market
Prime example for reintegration of the long-term unemployed: Federal Labor Minister visited Online Manufacturer FACTUREE
Berlin, 21 November 2022 – Someone who has been unemployed for five years or more is considered difficult to place – the Participation Opportunities Act was passed to change this. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil visited the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) and witnessed firsthand how people can be effectively reintegrated into working life after many years of unemployment. The Berlin-based company uses government funding and very successfully employs five people who were previously unemployed for many years. Having gained a foothold in the primary labor market again, they have already assumed important roles in various divisions of the company. Therefore, after the funding ends, they will be offered permanent positions. Hubertus Heil cited this example in his speech to the Bundestag on 10 November 2022: https://bit.ly/3O59hoe
Getting the long-term unemployed back to work was a great challenge for many years. In this context, the Participation Opportunities Act of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, which has been in force since 1 January 2019 (§ 16i SGB II), is intended to improve the employment opportunities of people on the margins of the labor market and facilitate their social participation. The objective of the model is to motivate employers to fill open positions with long-term unemployed persons. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil learned how this works in practice during talks with staff at FACTUREE who are employed via the Participation Opportunities Act.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains: “We are very pleased that we took this step. The instrument gives people whose careers have been derailed a real chance to enter the labor market again. By effectively integrating people who were chronically unemployed, we would like to encourage other companies to follow our example.”
Social labor market offers prospects – initial skepticism vanished
The goal of the Participation Opportunities Act is to support all parties involved. When a long-term unemployed person is hired, the state pays their full wages in the first two years. Then the state pays 90 percent of their wages in the third year, 80 percent in the fourth year, and 70 percent in the fifth year.
Prior to implementation, there were also skeptics at FACTUREE. Moritz König, CEO of FACTUREE, says: “Initially, I had major concerns when I was approached about this issue. I thought that if someone is unemployed for so long, there must be a reason. But I agreed to go ahead because there is practically no risk for the employer. Looking back, I have to say I was actually mistaken … and I’m very happy about that.”
Benjamin Schwab emphasizes: “The model does not guarantee success. Both sides have to be ‘willing’ for the public program to work – employees who are willing to perform, and employers who are willing to be patient and understanding of the very different backgrounds people bring with them.”
The five female and male long-term unemployed persons working at FACTUREE have different career histories. Andreas, storage logistics employee at FACTUREE, was unemployed for a long time and had already given up hope of ever working again. He says: “Thanks to the Participation Opportunities Act, I have now found work in the primary, regular labor market – not in an association or other organization that operates in the secondary labor market. This was important for me. Now my life is structured and I feel optimally integrated.”
Christian, who was unemployed for 15 years, explains: “The Participation Opportunities Act and my employer’s willingness to take a chance restored my quality of life.”
Employers and taxpayers also benefit
All parties benefit from the Participation Opportunities Act – the long-term unemployed, the employers and also taxpayers. Long-term unemployed people get a real opportunity to return to the primary labor market, while companies receive generous wage subsidies that help create new jobs with little to no risk. Taxpayers also benefit because in the long term, fewer people need government assistance.
Rapid growth through public funding instead of venture capital
One distinguishing feature of FACTUREE is that the company has been fully self-financed since it was founded and thus, unlike the usual practice in the sector, operates without investor funds. Five years after it was founded, the company generates 8-figure sales volumes and annual growth rates around 100 percent. Contributing to this positive business development is the fact that from the start, FACTUREE has used public funding programs such as the Participation Opportunities Act that offers pre-financing of jobs.
FACTUREE plans to offer permanent employment
Benjamin Schwab says: “The model works so well for us that we want to offer permanent jobs to all those concerned even after the end of the funding period – i.e. when we no longer receive wage subsidies from the government. We also encourage other companies to make use of the instruments of the social labor market so that even more people can return to permanent employment. We would like to thank the Federal Ministry of Labor and Hubertus Heil for giving us this platform to share our success story with the public.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online Manufacturer makes significant contribution to climate protection and creates jobs in Nakhon Province by purchasing CO2 certificates
Fewer emissions and abundant clean energy: FACTUREE supports biogas project in Thailand
Berlin, 15 September 2022 – In Thailand, the production of manioc starch in biogas plants causes large quantities of wastewater, releasing methane into the atmosphere. The Nakhon biogas project from South Pole, developer of international climate protection projects, reduces the emissions and allows for sustainable generation of electricity from wastewater biogas. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) supports this environmental project and assumes ecological responsibility by buying CO2 certificates. The company thus makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions, treating water, creating jobs and supporting educational activities in Nakhon Province.
Biogas is an important addition to wind and sunlight as renewable energy sources. Formerly, wastewater from biogas plants in Nakhon Province was treated in open lagoons. This process resulted in the constant release of methane and a high level of environmental pollution. A climate project finally made a real difference to the situation.
Emission reduction and generation of clean energy
With the Nakhon biogas project, certified with the recognized Gold Standard (Emission Reduction Project Development Standards (southpole.com)), South Pole has developed and implemented a climate protection strategy involving a closed anaerobic lagoon system installed in Nakhon that captures methane emissions and uses them to generate clean energy.
South Pole develops and implements holistic strategies for reducing emissions. The company’s various projects transform climate protection to long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organizations throughout the world. In addition to reducing emissions, South Pole projects create social and ecological added value – especially for less privileged societies that are threatened by climate change.
Online Manufacturer FACTUREE, a brand of cwmk GmbH, focusses its activities not only on quality but also on sustainability and climate protection and regularly supports relevant projects – including the Nakhon biogas project.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains: “Biogas plants are an important part of energy transition. But they can also be counterproductive if methane escapes into the atmosphere in an uncontrolled way. The Nakhon biogas project solves this problem, considerably improving the local air and water quality in Thailand. By purchasing CO2 certificates from South Pole, we support these developments.”
Generating large water resources
The Nakhon biogas project prevents the emission of powerful greenhouse gases and significantly reduces the use of fossil fuels. The treated water is used in Nakhon Province to irrigate nearby fields, among other things.
Benjamin Schwab says, “Every year, an average of 850,000 cubic meters of wastewater can be treated in the Nakhon project to become a clean water resource. This also benefits fish farming, boosting the economy in the region. The project thus creates jobs for the local population. Various educational activities and social programs are also supported. The entire endeavor is in line with our understanding of ecological, social and economic responsibility, so we are happy to make our contribution here.”
FACTUREE has voluntarily offset its CO2 emissions by purchasing CO2 certificates since the company came into existence. The Online Manufacturer thus promotes sustainability not only with its progressive business model for modern procurement, but also through values such as consistency, environmental awareness and social commitment.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing, casting, forging, and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online Manufacturer supplies components for attaching batteries to e-mountain bikes of a global bicycle manufacturer
Components from FACTUREE get into gear with GHOST-Bikes
Berlin, 8 August 2022 – The world has seen a real boom in bicycles since the coronavirus pandemic – and those with gears are booming in particular. However, e-bikes require a complex design with a high level of precision. For an e-bike line of bicycle manufacturer GHOST-Bikes, the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) supplies three key components in serial production. The parts are used to attach and stabilize the battery on the frame of the bicycle. The manufactured components also enable GHOST-Bikes to develop and implement functional technical solutions for prototyping within a very short time.
GHOST-Bikes was founded more than 25 years ago in Waldsassen, Germany, and has become a global company, producing over 150,000 bicycles annually. In addition to gravel and mountain bikes, its portfolio also includes mountain, city and trekking e-bikes.
According to GHOST-Bikes GmbH, the complexity of the products in this field is steadily increasing, in particular due to the boom in the electric bicycle sector. At the same time, demand is increasing. GHOST-Bikes has therefore always looked for optimized manufacturing methods that are more efficient and cost-effective while maintaining very high quality. As a result of this, the company commissioned FACTUREE with the Online Manufacturing of various milled and turned parts, bent sheet metal parts, and individual parts in serial production, for example for their E-RIOT e-mountain bikes. The components are also used to support prototyping.
As an Online Manufacturing company, FACTUREE has access to a large manufacturing network of some 2,000 partners in nearly all areas – including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology. Around 15,000 machines are constantly available for projects. For GHOST-Bikes, one of the crucial criteria was the fact that FACTUREE can offer many different processes – from turning and milling to sheet metal processing and forging – from a single source and in serial production.
Co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE Benjamin Schwab states, “Some of the components we supply for GHOST-Bikes are bent parts for securely fastening batteries to bicycle frames, for example the battery track that helps prevent rattling while driving and keeps the battery secured to the frame. We also supply a forged part that serves as a connector between the kick stand and the bicycle frame.”
Favorable costs and supply times
Due to its online network, FACTUREE is able to have custom components manufactured with a high level of precision by specialized suppliers and to deliver them quickly. For every request, the most suitable manufacturer is selected and the appropriate manufacturing process recommended. All FACTUREE partner companies are subject to continuous, ISO 9001 certified, data-driven quality management.
GHOST-Bikes chose FACTUREE because the Online Manufacturer ensures very short delivery times and offers all manufacturing techniques thanks to its large network of manufacturers. All components were manufactured quickly and demonstrated a high quality. In addition, the pricing and support were ultimately the deciding factors.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
3D printing can lead to more flexibility and independence from global supply chains
FACTUREE reviews the role of additive manufacturing in re-regionalization
Berlin, 16 May 2022 – The re-regionalization of supply chains is gaining significance in the procurement crisis and can be supported by additive manufacturing. Due to a high level of automation and a relatively low ratio of labor to production costs, even industrialized, high-wage countries in the EU could manufacture more competitively and become more independent on an international level. This is the view of the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) which has an extensive network of some 2,000 manufacturing partners from nearly all areas – currently the company is expanding its range in 3D metal printing, where it sees great potential for the industry, but also limitations.
Supply issues, long distances and material bottlenecks often lead to production delays. Additive manufacturing can counteract this difficulty, as parts can be manufactured locally on demand. Components made by additive manufacturing can thus help avoid supply bottlenecks. Just-in-time production also leads to savings, for example in storage costs, as parts can be manufactured using 3D printing when and where they are needed, eliminating the need to stockpile spare parts, for instance.
“There are high hopes for additive manufacturing with respect to re-regionalization of manufacturing. However, it is not realistic to think we will quickly become independent. There are still too many economic dependencies. Furthermore, additive manufacturing has many technological restrictions that limit its use in industry. One large obstacle is the confusing number of materials and proprietary manufacturing processes, sometimes posing huge challenges for engineers and creating uncertainty. I see a great need for action regarding harmonization and standardization and I am hoping for the consolidation of the market. Nevertheless, the technology has made impressive progress and will continue to build its position,” explains Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE.
Online Manufacturing with a technology-agnostic approach
FACTUREE is making additive manufacturing and its advantages available to companies. The Online Manufacturer has access to a large manufacturing network of some 2,000 partners in nearly all areas – including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology. The area of 3D metal printing is currently being expanded.
“When prospective clients ask us for components that were designed as CNC parts but could be made at a lower cost using 3D printing, we point out this option, which is frequently their first contact with additive manufacturing. This is how we promote acceptance. However, the technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution – the right process always has to be found on a case-by-case basis,” says Benjamin Schwab.
FACTUREE selects the most suitable manufacturer for each requirement and recommends the appropriate manufacturing process. “Especially when specific requirements for mechanical properties, tolerances and surface quality have to be met, additive manufacturing is not an alternative to established manufacturing processes such as CNC machining in the industrial setting. The great advantage of our eco¬system is that we are not tied to one manufacturing method but are free to choose the one that best meets the need,” explains Benjamin Schwab.
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cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online Manufacturer with broad manufacturing network keeps prices stable even during raw material crisis
Procurement sector struggles with large fluctuations in prices: FACTUREE maintains its offers valid for 14 days
Berlin, 25 April 2022 – Procurement experts are predicting the end of the era of low-priced raw materials and reliable price calculations. Many manufacturers have drastically reduced the validity of their offers – sometimes to 24 hours or less. FACTUREE (www.facturee.de), however, is retaining its offer validity of 14 days despite the current difficult procurement situation. Here, the company benefits from its extensive network of some 2,000 manufacturing partners that gives FACTUREE more room to maneuver, ensuring stability.
The Russia-Ukraine war and the coronavirus crisis put the international supply chains under further stress in an already difficult procurement situation. Many manufacturers of custom-made parts can no longer offer their customers stable prices for a longer period, giving rise to a significant increase in offers that are valid for less than 24 hours.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains: “The current market situation in procurement is making conditions for industrial buyers extremely difficult. The ever-shorter validity of offers that we are increasingly seeing with conventional contract manufacturers and material dealers makes planning nearly impossible for buyers. What was valid yesterday may be obsolete today. However, we do not pass price increases on to our customers and continue to maintain our usual offer validity of 14 days.”
FACTUREE is able to ensure this stability because the company has access to a manufacturing network of some 2,000 partners – mainly from the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology. As a result, FACTUREE is in a better position to compensate the impacts of market developments through the careful selection of manufacturers. “We are also in a good position to negotiate with partners because as a platform, we bundle customer inquiries, thus achieving a greater order volume than an individual customer, resulting in a positive effect on offer prices. Furthermore, we frequently absorb price increases ourselves at the cost of our margin in order to give our customers more planning stability,” states Benjamin Schwab.
The future of procurement is in platforms
For every project, FACTUREE uses AI to select the most suitable manufacturer in terms of quality, price and delivery times. All manufacturing partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system. The request process is semi-automatic, thus ensuring faster offers. The logistics partners are also checked for reliability before being selected. Prototyping projects can be implemented as well as small and large series production, which is continuing to grow.
Benjamin Schwab says, “Many industrial buyers are currently turning to alternative procurement methods and sales markets. As we see it, models based on dependence on one provider have become obsolete. Networking is taking hold in the industry, not only in the technical sense, but also with respect to cooperation among different stakeholders. The future belongs to platforms and ecosystems.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
In times of crisis, Online Manufacturing ensures more stable procurement processes through a production network
Ukraine war adds to the procurement crisis – Online Manufacturing by FACTUREE offers advantages over contract manufacturing
Berlin, 30 March 2022 – Local industrial companies are watching the Russia-Ukraine conflict with concern. The war has already had a negative impact on international supply chains, prices and procurement processes. As a result, many industrial buyers have had to rethink their strategies. With its Online Manufacturing concept, FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) helps to overcome difficulties in procuring materials. Compared with conventional contract manufacturing, the risk of delays and non-deliveries is much lower because the Online Manufacturer can adapt more quickly to new circumstances, thus minimizing supply bottlenecks.
German industrial companies have been coping with procurement problems for several months. The situation is now intensifying considerably due to the Russian war in Ukraine. The demand for custom-made parts is consistently high, but the sanctions against Russia threaten trade movements. Free capacities and raw material are often in short supply. At the same time, prices are increasing, accelerating inflation.
Change of strategy towards alternative procurement routes
Especially for traditional procurement processes through conventional contract manufacturing, huge disadvantages such as supplier dependencies and interruptions in supply routes have now emerged. In many manufacturing companies, this has led to a change in strategy – diverting to alternative procurement and sales markets. Companies are also looking closer at substitutes for raw and other materials. Furthermore, more efficient manufacturing processes are being explored. One aim of these efforts is to reduce dependency on Russia, Ukraine and other countries as well.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, states, “We have developed an alternative to conventional contract manufacturing to achieve independence. Thanks to some 20,000 partners in our manufacturing network, we can tap into a huge pool of capacities for our orders. This allows us to react to new developments considerably more flexibly and reliably than conventional contract manufacturers.”
FACTUREE’s manufacturing partners are in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. For each project, FACTUREE uses AI to find the most suitable manufacturer with respect to quality, price, and delivery time. The request process is semi-automatic, thus ensuring fast proposals. The logistics partners of the Online Manufacturer are selected based on factors such as reliable delivery.
Benjamin Schwab says, “Because we are always informed of the capacities of our manufacturing partners, we can distribute or reallocate orders according to the respective requirements. This allows us to adjust our activities relatively quickly to new circumstances, such as trade route restrictions. We generally do not pass on increases in material costs to our customers and adjust the prices only when absolutely necessary.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Engineering and service provider for the space technology sector turns to Online Manufacturing for procuring prototype components
Online Manufacturing goes to space: FACTUREE supplies complex components to Space Applications Services
Berlin, 23 February 2022 – Online Manufacturing by FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) is exploring new spheres as Space Applications Services (www.spaceapplications.com), a specialist in space technology, decided to use the B2B platform for procuring complex components. These include parts for building prototypes and space qualification models used in aerospace applications. The CNC parts are manufactured with the highest level of precision and will be delivered with short turnaround times.
Space Applications Services NV/SA, with headquarters in the Brussels region and a subsidiary, Aerospace Applications North America, in Houston, Texas (USA), specializes in the development of systems and software for the European Space Agency (ESA), national space agencies, and the aerospace industry. The company develops international solutions and technologies for manned and unmanned spacecraft, Earth observation, science, exploration, and communication in this sector.
Special components needed for prototyping in robotics
The aerospace sector is of great importance for Space Applications Services. To ensure the highest quality and reliability in this highly sensitive area, complex components are required for prototyping and what are known as space qualification models.
Dr.-Ing. Torsten Siedel, Project Manager at Space Applications Services NV/SA, explains, “We had to make changes in how we procure these components, as the previous supplier no longer met our requirements in terms of material quality, delivery times, and pricing. We then thoroughly researched providers and decided to collaborate with FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer.”
FACTUREE is a trademark of cwmk GmbH and has a wide production network with around 2,000 manufacturing partners in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. More than 15,000 machines are constantly available for projects, ensuring timely deliveries. All partners comply with the requirements of a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Online Manufacturing of high-quality CNC-machined parts
FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer supplies high-quality CNC parts to Space Applications Services, enabling the company to use a particularly modern form of procurement. With its online network model, FACTUREE is in a position to provide custom components manufactured by specialized providers with a high level of precision and ensure fast delivery. As the only contract partner involved, FACTUREE is responsible for selecting the most suitable manufacturer and handling the entire process.
The procurement process for components is straightforward – engineers from Space Applications Services create drawings and 3D data that are submitted to FACTUREE. The Online Manufacturer then generates a quote within one to two days. After the order is placed and delivered, all parts undergo a quality inspection at Space Applications Services. Any reworking required is quickly implemented by FACTUREE.
“For more than two years, FACTUREE has supplied us with high-quality CNC parts for various applications and projects. In addition to the high quality, we appreciate the fast delivery times and attractive pricing. The professional, uncomplicated communication also allows us to solve problems quickly, again underscoring the reliability,” says Dr.-Ing. Torsten Siedel, adding “Considering our positive business development that will lead to an increasing demand for CNC parts, we will certainly continue to turn to FACTUREE with corresponding orders in the future.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
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FACTUREE‘s B2B manufacturing platform is predestined for international use
FACTUREE expands Online Manufacturing to a growing number of countries – greater focus on Italy
Berlin, 24 January 2022 – The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE with headquarters in Berlin is expanding its international activities at the start of the new year. The company, which already generates a third of its revenue in other European countries, is now tapping into the Italian market as well. Customer support in Italian is available starting immediately and in parallel with this, the Italian website (www.facturee.de/it) was launched. As a specialist in the procurement of custom engineered parts, FACTUREE sees great potential for new projects in the currently growing industry in Italy.
Italy is one of the most important industrial countries in Europe. Its machine and plant sector is a driving force for the economy of the whole country, with a large proportion of exports. There is a growing trend towards using Industry 4.0 technologies in Italian manufacturing companies. In the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose considerably more than anticipated with 2.7 and 2.6 percent over the respective previous quarter in real terms. In the period from January to September 2021, produc¬tion in the manufacturing industry grew by 16.5 percent compared with the previous year and by another 1.4 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2021 over the already good 2nd quarter.
Germany and Italy, the countries with the largest industrial production in Europe, work together in many areas. In a close cooperation in Industry 4.0, the Italian Ministry of Economy – with its comprehensive action plan “Transizione 4.0” among other things – and the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy utilize synergies to jointly promote the scalability and innovative force of Industry 4.0 solutions.
Online Manufacturing breaks boundaries with advantages such as independence
FACTUREE’s B2B manufacturing platform is predestined for international use and supports industry in acting flexibly and independently of pandemic and procurement crises in Italy as well. FACTUREE has a network of more than 2,000 manufacturing partners from nearly all areas – including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology – with some 15,000 machines. The company can thus consistently provide free capacities and short delivery times. The services are easy to access – even from another country. Companies in countries with less advanced local manufacturing capacities, for example, can benefit from the easy procurement processes.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO at FACTUREE, explains, “Implementing in-ternational projects of all sizes has become part of our daily business. In one large project, for example, we manufactured steel pipes and plates weighing 5 tons for the international research center CERN. The European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva is one of the world’s largest and most renowned centers for basic physics research.”
Digital platform models are becoming increasingly popular across Europe because they break through the boundaries of conventional models of contract manufacturing – beyond international borders. As an online manufacturing network, FACTUREE can avoid supply bottlenecks even in difficult times by reallocating and can quickly adapt activities to the circumstances. The Online Manufacturer is able to implement prototyping projects as well as small and large series production ensuring the highest quality standards. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
The festive season is upon us – time to put pen to paper and write our Christmas wish lists. Unfortunately, 6.2 million adults in Germany won’t be able to join in the fun because they struggle with writing and sometimes even reading, too, with their difficulties putting them at an inevitable social disadvantage. FACTUREE wants to help reduce this disadvantage, which is why the company is supporting the development of the IRMGARD app with a donation of over EUR 5,000.
Functional illiteracy doesn’t mean a lack of intelligence. It’s a product of individual underlying factors whose origins lie in the family, school, or ethnicity, for example. Nevertheless, sufferers are often not respected, endure hurtful experiences, and develop feelings of inadequacy. The nonprofit organization KOPF, HAND + FUSS (KHuF) offers a safe learning space for people with low literacy skills.
As part of their commitment to this issue, KHuF has developed the IRMGARD app, which helps functionally illiterate adolescents and adults learn to read and write. In the app, Irmgard Schwiderski – a real person after whom the app is named – explains the assignments and rules to the learners. With no prior knowledge required, users can develop and practice their reading and writing skills in around 280 exercises at different levels, all at their own pace and in a way that suits their needs.
FACTUREE’s donation helps finalize the development of the IRMGARD app
As a nonprofit organization, KOPF, HAND + FUSS gGmbH depends on grants and donations. FACTUREE is supporting the development of the IRMGARD app as part of a Christmas campaign with a donation of EUR 5,000. The entire donation will go toward programming the app, allowing a large number of assignments and additional levels to be added.
How it works: The IRMGARD app begins by introducing letters and sounds. Letters become syllables and then words, which users practice spelling correctly. Levels 6 to 9 focus on more complex grammar topics, while in the last level, users are encouraged to write their own texts. Learners can complete the app by sending a letter to Irmgard, who will reply if requested. Thanks to FACTUREE’s support, the app will now be given extra features and its development finalized.
FACTUREE already enjoys close ties with KHuF, using the latter’s co-working space TUECHTIG for some of their meetings, for example. TUECHTIG is a work community where knowledge and expertise are shared. It’s a place for people who value diversity and an inclusive working environment, and who want to work on projects on their own or with others.
Berlin-based Online Manufacturer sees positive trend in 2021 and continues its international expansion
FACTUREE affirms Online Manufacturing as a pan-European trend
Berlin, 22 November 2021 – Digital platform models are becoming more and more popular throughout Europe. This also applies to the procurement of custom engineering parts, as witnessed by Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de). In 2021, the company saw a considerable increase in the usage rates of its B2B manufacturing platform – including from other European countries where FACTUREE already generates a third of its revenue. In order to further expand its international business, the Online Manufacturer is optimizing its service in more European languages such as Italian. Domestic demand is also continuing to grow – e.g. in segments that were severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. FACTUREE currently has customers in 33 European countries.
Due to digitalization, classic linear business models are increasingly being replaced by platform models with data-driven services. With its B2B manufacturing platform, FACTUREE was able to increase sales considerably and hire new employees in 2021. The company is a trademark of cwmk GmbH and specializes in the procurement of custom engineering parts.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO of FACTUREE, explains, “The demand from other European countries is huge. Every third euro of FACTUREE’s revenue already comes from outside Germany, with the French market being the biggest contributor. At the beginning of the year, we started our customer service in French and are already seeing excellent results. Our revenues in Europe have more than doubled compared with the beginning of the year. Starting in early 2022, we will also offer our multilingual customer service in Italian in addition to German, English, French, and Spanish.”
Benefits for customers from countries with lower local production capacity
Platform models such as FACTUREE’s B2B manufacturing platform are predestined for international use. FACTUREE has a network of more than 2000 production partners in nearly all areas – including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology – with some 15,000 machines, enabling the company to always offer free capacities and short delivery times. The services are easy to access, even from other countries. Companies in countries with lower local production capacity, for instance, thus benefit from Europe-wide, easy-to-implement procurement processes.
Benjamin Schwab continues, ”The platform economy creates added value for all involved and has made Online Manufacturing a pan-European trend. However, the acceptance of digital procurement models still varies in the individual countries. Estonia, for example, is the forerunner in Europe in terms of acceptance and implementation of digitalization. Given its relatively small size, a striking number of our customers comes from there.”
Continuing growth at home – also in industries affected by the pandemic
FACTUREE’s business is growing in Germany as well – driven in part by the coronavirus pandemic. “This year, for example, we have had numerous projects with bicycle manufacturers and in aerospace technology. The positive development of our business makes us increasingly interesting for corporations. With our digital procurement process, we can deliver parts quickly and cost effectively – even when there are shortages of materials in the market. Another factor contributing to the growing acceptance among corporations is that we have made a number of changes this year in terms of compliance requirements. All in all, we have successfully taken our company to the next level,” concludes Benjamin Schwab.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
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Online Manufacturing platform offers advantages to parts procurement such as constant availability of production capacities, short delivery times, and simple digital processes
Online Manufacturing platform offers advantages to parts procurement such as constant availability of production capacities, short delivery times, and simple digital processes
Berlin, November 10th 2021 – – Long established in the B2C sector, now also reaching industry, as more and more companies are setting up their own platforms. Networking all parties involved in the value creation chain and short, simple processes for the end customer are just two of the substantial benefits. The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) with its B2B production platform is one of the forerunners in the procurement of custom engineered parts. Today, the network comprises around 2000 production partners and is growing exponentially. The approach is promising – not only when there are parts and material shortages – as it provides constant availability of production capacities, short delivery times, and cost savings.
The ifo Institute for Economic Research study “Industrial Digital Economy – B2B Platforms” that was carried out for the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V [Federation of German Industries] highlights the fact that a flourishing industrial B2B platform ecosystem is currently developing in Europe and Germany. Unlike the established B2C platforms, this segment is still in the early phase of development. However, the study ascribes great significance to digital B2B platforms in German industry – according to the survey, this applies in particular to mechanical engineering and the steel industry.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO at FACTUREE, states, “Germany and Europe have the potential to build up significant digital B2B platforms in some sectors. With FACTUREE, one of the first German production platforms established in 2017, we are now in such a strong position that we do not need to fear American or Chinese competition.”
FACTUREE is a trademark of cwmk GmbH and specializes in the procurement of custom engineering parts. Prototyping projects can be carried out as well as small and large series production. The production network currently has more than 2000 manufacturing partners in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology with some 15,000 machines. All partners comply with the requirements of a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001.
B2B platforms ensure long-term competitiveness of German industry
“We had a solid start in 2017 and already knew at that time that our platform approach had great potential. In recent months, demand has virtually exploded. This reflects the increasing networking of markets and players on the one hand, while the benefits of Online Manufacturing become especially clear in times of material shortages. We also offer an alternative to the production and supply difficulties of conventional contract manufacturers during the coronavirus pandemic,” explains Benjamin Schwab.
As a B2B platform with a wide range of network partners and production techniques, FACTUREE can always offer free capacities and short delivery times. But the advantages are not only for customers. Benjamin Schwab continues, “Many of our manufacturing partners work with us because they no longer want to be restricted by the limitations of conventional contract manufacturing. Joining our production network gives them a strong multiplier effect and they receive tailored requests without wastage. B2B platforms are undoubtedly an important future model for all involved.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
More and more manufacturers join the platform approach: FACTUREE Online Manufacturing network grows to 2,000 partners
The manufacturing market is changing: Turnaround in favor of Online Manufacturing platforms
Berlin, 4th October 2021 – Conventional contract manufacturing by its very nature involves rigid structures, while customers prefer flexibility and agility in procurement. This development was driven even more by the coronavirus pandemic. The market for parts procurement is thus changing – Online Manufacturing platforms are becoming increasingly relevant, for both customers and manufacturers. Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) has seen exponential growth in manufacturing partners, especially in recent months. In four years, the network has grown to 2,000 partners – 40 percent of them in the past year. Manufacturers benefit from sales advantages, for example, when they join B2B manufacturing platforms.
The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE – a trademark of cwmk GmbH – has a production network of manufacturing partners from nearly every area, including CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology.
Benjamin Schwab, co-founder and CMO at FACTUREE, explains, “FACTUREE has seen an exponential increase in manufacturing partners, especially in recent months. Many of them no longer want to be restricted by the limitations of conventional contract manufacturing. Joining our production network gives them a strong multiplier effect and they receive tailored requests without wastage. B2B platforms like ours are undoubtedly the future of manufacturing.”
Through the FACTUREE network, customers have access to some 15,000 machines in various areas of manufacturing. All partners comply with the requirements of a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. The service scope includes prototyping projects as well as small and large series production.
The Online Manufacturing process – from the order to delivery
How Online Manufacturing works in detail: In the first step, the customer submits their drawings or uploads their 3D model to the FACTUREE website. Then the price is calculated, which is a largely automated process, but every request is also checked by a technical expert. Taking all relevant parameters into consideration, an optimized proposal is then made, often on the same day, but guaranteed within 48 hours.
Benjamin Schwab explains, “When calculating our proposal, we deliberately avoid using instant price engines. This is because they are forced to work with generous safety buffers in order to factor in the numerous hidden cost drivers that cannot yet be detected automatically with the current state of the art. We therefore use the advantages of automation combined with human verification to calculate the best possible price.”
After receiving the order, FACTUREE uses AI to select the most suitable manufacturing partner for each project with respect to quality and delivery time. The manufacturing partner is given a binding target quotation that they can simply accept. This eliminates the effort for preparing a proposal without being certain of getting the order.
Benjamin Schwab says, “The preferred delivery time affects the price. The more time the customer allows for manufacturing, the lower the price for our service. In addition, due to our intensive cooperation with the manufacturers and correspondingly high purchase volumes, we are given different price and delivery terms than a customer, for example, who is doing business with a contract manufacturer for the first time.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 15000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
While people in Germany are only gradually beginning to realize after the devastating weather disasters of recent months that the consequences of climate change could also affect Europe, the effects are already clearly visible and tangible in the South Pacific.
New Caledonia, a group of islands in the South Pacific belonging to France, is confronted with serious economic, ecological and social problems that are directly attributable to climate change. Extreme weather and high climate variability are affecting the island states in the South Pacific to an extent that we in Europe cannot imagine - or do not want. Until now, New Caledonia has met 80% of its electricity needs from conventional fossil fuel-fired power plants, contributing to global warming, albeit on a smaller scale. With the Prony wind power project, South Pole has implemented a sustainable solution to meet energy needs on the island nation. Emission-free electricity from wind power and 36,000 tons of CO2 saved per year: New Caledonia is providing an example of how efficient climate protection works.
New Caledonia - An endangered paradise
New Caledonia is located northeast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The island state with the main island Grande Terre and several side islands and atolls has a unique flora and fauna with many unique endangered animal and plant species. New Caledonia's economy consists largely of tourism, crafts, industry and mining.
Around 8 percent of all lateritic nickel ore deposits worldwide are located in New Caledonia - and the industries involved in mining and processing nickel ores are correspondingly extensive. Up to now, the island state has been satisfying the industry's hunger for energy with fossil fuels - and thus contributing to climate change. The changing climate is hitting the island states in the South Pacific hard.
The rising sea level - only a few millimeters per year - is already becoming evident today, especially on the shallow atolls. The rising seawater is causing the islands' freshwater resources to become saline, and at the same time storms and flooding are becoming more frequent.
The Prony project - Reduction of greenhouse gases according to the Gold Standard
New Caledonia is going carbon neutral - with this objective, a project of South Pole, an expert network of more than 500 employees from 30 countries, was launched back in 2018. FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer supports the Prony project by purchasing CO2 certificates and thus contributes to a long-term financing of the project.
With the Prony Wind Power Project, New Caledonia's energy needs are being met by a resource that is abundantly available on the island nation: Wind. The project includes a total of six wind farms at two locations, Kafeate and Prony. 116 wind turbines provide a total capacity of 31 MW and an estimated annual production of 40 GWh of emission-free electricity. However, zero emissions is not the only benefit the Prony project holds for New Caledonia. 50 new jobs have been created during the project, at least 26 of which are permanent. Noise pollution from the operation of the wind turbines is not a concern: The 116 wind turbines are installed in isolated areas along the coast.
The effectiveness of the Prony project in terms of climate protection is proven by the non-profit certification organization "The Gold Standard". The certification by the Swiss organization is awarded only to the projects that demonstrably lead to a reduction of greenhouse gases and at the same time contribute to the local environment and the social needs of the population.
FACTUREE: Climate protection as a matter of the heart
Climate protection has been a central concern for FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer - ever since the company was founded, and it is a corporate policy that is put into practice. For example, FACTUREE offsets all emissions generated during shipping - and is involved with expertise and passion when it comes to sustainable projects around the world. With the purchase of CO2 certificates, FACTUREE co-finances the Prony project - and thus clearly underlines once again the company's orientation as a pioneer in the field of climate protection.
Would you like to learn more about the Prony project and our activities for a greener future? Then get in touch with us right now!
A variable grid structure that changes its shape from a 6.5 m high cylinder to an 8 m diameter umbrella? A fascinating research project at Technische Universität München makes it possible: Experience the "Kinetic Umbrella", whose components come from our manufacturing network, on film or even live at the "KINETIC UMBRELLA OPENING": 🗓️ Friday, 10.09.2021, 15.30-17.30.
With its large network of production partners, online manufacturer meets requirements flexibly and guarantees stable procurement processes
Supply bottlenecks in industry slow down economic recovery – Online Manufacturing with FACTUREE ensures stable supply chains
Berlin, 19th August 2021 – Industrial production in Germany has slowed significantly. Material shortages and supply bottlenecks could cost the German economy 25 billion euros by the end of the year, according to a recent survey “Significance of supply bottlenecks for ongoing production in Germany” conducted by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW). With Online Manufacturing by FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) companies can counteract delays in material procurement and delivery difficulties. The approach facilitates stable procurement processes by rapidly adapting to actual conditions. FACTUREE has a network of more than 1000 production partners and around 8000 machines.
The current empiric analysis by IfW reports that German industry receives many production orders, but there are often shortages of the raw materials needed. Among other things, this can be attributed to delays in global supply chains. Another recent survey from the Ifo Institute for Economic Research shows that the number of companies experiencing problems with upstream deliveries and the ensuing bottlenecks rose from 45 to 63.8 percent between April and July.
Moritz König, CEO of FACTUREE, states: “Nearly two thirds of manufacturing businesses in the country are struggling with material shortages. The coronavirus pandemic in particular has been identified as the trigger of the current difficulties. Supply routes are still heavily affected in many areas – the supply bottlenecks result in significant disruptions to production in many companies in the industrial sector.”
Meeting greatly increased demand for engineered parts
It is not only the supply routes that are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The industrial sector has seen a sharp rise in demand for engineered parts, especially after the lockdowns.
Moritz König says, “The development in engineered parts is leading to full order books for contract manufacturers, but also to faster capacity utilization and there are often not enough free capacities. With our concept, we can compensate for market imbalances. Our production network is better situated to meet increased demands because we are always informed of the capacities of our production partners and can distribute orders. We can thus offer short delivery times even in the current situation and are unconditionally in a position to deliver.”
The FACTUREE network has more than 8000 machines available at all times for projects in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system. Our services include prototyping projects as well as small and large series production.
Moritz König continues, “For every project, FACTUREE uses AI to select the most suitable manufacturer with respect to quality, price, and delivery time. With our approach, the risk of a serious delay is considerably lower than with conventional contract production. As an Online Manufacturing network, we can avoid supply bottlenecks even in difficult times through redeployment and quickly adapt our activities to the situation, while our logistics partners ensure reliable delivery to our customers.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Empirical study shows growing demand for advanced digital solutions to support purchasing and supply chain management
Digital study by Würzburg University and Leipzig University of Applied Sciences confirms: High potential for Online Manufacturing such as from FACTUREE
Berlin, 17th August 2021 – The use of advanced digital solutions in purchasing and SCM is gaining ground. However, many companies are still in the orientation phase. These are just two of the findings of a recent empirical study by Prof. Dr. Ronald Bogaschewsky (Würzburg University) and Prof. Dr. Holger Müller (Leipzig University of Applied Sciences). The resulting study – "Advanced Digital Solutions to Support Purchasing and SCM" – conducted with the participation of 228 companies also revealed that new procurement methods via online manufacturers such as FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) are an increasingly popular option and have a high potential.
The demand for modern digital solutions that provide information on global procurement markets, suitable suppliers, and supply chain risks is growing. In the context of the study, these included tools and platforms that use big data analytics, social media analytics, artificial intelligence and the like to support users, in particular for strategic tasks. For the research, it was irrelevant whether these technologies are developed and implemented by the company itself or provided as software/platform as a service (SaaS/PaaS) by a platform or service provider.
More than 70% of participants rated global transparency regarding relevant providers to be "important" or "very important", which highlights the great importance of the issue for companies.
Further, participants were asked about the current status of their use of advanced digital systems for the purpose of gaining a high degree of transparency of the global procurement market and of providers. Some 6.6 percent of participants reported that they already use such a system, 10.6 percent are still in the "introduction/test phase", and another 13.3 percent have "definitely planned to introduce one". Only 13.7 percent are planning "no use" in the years ahead.
According to the findings, the use of advanced digital solutions in purchasing is hindered in particular by insufficient time and personnel resources, but also by the lack of technical expertise, inadequate budgets, and an insufficient understanding of existing solutions.
Increasing focus on Online Manufacturing
Online Manufacturing is a new field in modern procurement that can help save resources, among other things. Manufacturing platforms and networks for parts procurement are becoming more relevant.
The result shows that the companies surveyed consider internet platforms to be important for various categories of products. The use of platform solutions for classic catalogue products is more widespread than the use of platform solutions for configurable goods. Up to now, the development is less advanced for customized engineered parts. According to a survey, some 10 percent currently use relevant platforms for engineered parts and another 2.1 percent are in the process of introducing them, while 8.5 percent have no specific plans to deploy them.
The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE – a trademark of cwmk GmbH – specializes in the procurement of custom-made engineered parts. FACTUREE has an extensive production network with currently more than 1000 manufacturing partners in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology with approx. 8000 machines available.
Benjamin Schwab, Head of Marketing & Sales at cwmk GmbH, explains: "Even though the figures in the study are still rather modest for custom-made engineered parts, the findings show that there is a high potential, with 42.6 percent reporting that they have already developed initial ideas for its use. This highlights the fact that there will be a growing demand for platforms for custom-made engineered parts. The results also show that service providers are ahead of industry – 18.5 percent of them use the relevant platforms, in industry, only 10.3 percent."
A broad range of network partners and production techniques
FACTUREE's key advantages include the fact that free capacities and short delivery times are always guaranteed. This allows lower costs, greater efficiency, and more reliable deliveries to be achieved. Prototyping projects can be executed as well as small and large series production.
"Today, big data and artificial intelligence are ever more essential in the procurement process. We predict that production networks will continue to drive this development. As a result of the networking of markets and driven by the coronavirus pandemic, Online Manufacturing has also experienced a boost due to its advantages such as provider independence and flexible decentralized production capacities," says Benjamin Schwab.
The study "Fortgeschrittene digitale Lösungen zur Unterstützung von Einkauf und SCM 2021" [Advanced Digital Solutions to Support Purchasing and SCM 2021] is available in German and can be downloaded at: https://cfsm.de/fortgeschrittene-digitale-lösungen-zur-unterstützung-von-einkauf-und-scm
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Even with rising material costs, FACTUREE holds prices steady with its network of over 1000 manufacturing partners and growing order volumes
Stable prices despite raw material shortages through Online Manufacturing with FACTUREE
Berlin, 7 July 2021 – According to the 2020 IMP index of the “Information Service of the German Economic Institute”, the raw material costs for metal processing companies in Germany rose by more than 20 percent within twelve months – from the end of 2019 to the end of 2020. Industrial supply chains are disrupted by a shortage of raw materials in many places, leading to higher prices for manufacturing companies. The Online Manufacturing concept of FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) can mitigate these effects. With a network of more than 1000 manufacturing partners and an increase in orders, the company can guarantee stable prices.
The “Information Service of the German Economic Institute” reports that at the end of 2020, the industrial metal price (IMP) index reached its third-highest rate since it was introduced ten years ago. This development is due, among other things, to low supplies of raw materials because metal mines all around the world produced lower quantities of raw materials or were completely shut down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, however, demand is above average.
“The high demand for raw materials coupled with low supply levels has led to enormous price increases for many manufacturers. With our concept of Online Manufacturing, we are not subject to this pressure and can ensure stable prices with the same high quality. We use AI to identify the most suitable manufacturer for each project in terms of quality, price, and delivery time,” says Moritz König, CEO of FACTUREE.
The FACTUREE network has more than 8000 machines available at all times for projects in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system. Prototyping projects can be carried out as well as small and large series production.
Moritz König continues, “At FACTUREE, prices are adjusted only if absolutely necessary. We do not pass on higher material prices to our customers, which helps them to make reliable long-term calculations. This is possible because our steadily growing network and increasing order volumes allow us to negotiate better prices without any fluctuations in quality. Online Manufacturing improves flexibility and facilitates stable procurement processes by rapidly adapting to the current situation. This gives us a competitive edge over conventional manufacturing.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Department of architecture at the Technical University of Munich utilizes Online Manufacturing for the prototype of a semi-elastic grid structure
FACTUREE produces joint component for the "Kinetic Umbrella" research project at TUM
Berlin, 24 June 2021 – How can spatially complex variable processes be implemented through the controlled elastic deformation of grid bars? In this context, the “Kinetic Umbrella” research project at the department of architecture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) investigates the applicability of flexurally elastic mechanisms in the area of variable grid structures. Currently, a prototype for the first semi-elastic variable grid structure is being developed. As this requires customized components, the department decided to collaborate with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) which supplies small-format joint component for the nodes.
As part of a doctoral thesis on “Elastic Mechanisms in Grid Structures”, fundamental concepts were developed and successfully implemented in static applications within the “Kinetic Umbrella” research project. The development includes methods of mechanical simulation, the morphology of elastic mechanisms, architectural and constructive approaches, as well as suitable materials.
In the next step, the potential of such mechanisms for variable constructions will be investigated. For this purpose, a prototype for the first semi-elastic variable grid structure will be developed, featuring a foldable umbrella design with a diameter of eight meters.
Online Manufacturer supplies special component for prototype
“We produce some of the components in our own workshops at TUM. However, when we reach the technical limits of our facilities, we involve third-party suppliers. This was the case in our current project in the production of aluminum extruded profiles. When producing prototypes, it is common practice to have some components made by third parties,” explains M.Sc. Jonas Schikore, civil engineer and research associate at the Technical University of Munich.
Against this background, TUM decided to collaborate with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE. FACTUREE is a trademark of cwmk GmbH and has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners, mainly in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. In the “Kinetic Umbrella” project, the company supplies special components for the nodes of the variable grid structure.
“The components procured through FACTUREE are small-format joint components. The aluminum component can be attached eccentrically to GRP laminates and forms the socket for a pivot bolt. It has inner threads and is suitable for a direct friction-lock connection with the connecting component. It is optically particularly appealing due to the surface treatment,” explains M.Sc. Jonas Schikore.
On-time deliveries of high-quality customized components
With the Online Manufacturer, TUM utilizes a state-of-the-art form of procurement. The online network approach allows customized components to be manufactured with a high level of precision and to be delivered quickly by specialized suppliers. However, FACTUREE is the only contract partner involved, being responsible for selecting the most suitable manufacturer and handling the entire process. The key factors for TUM to have their parts provided by FACTUREE included the convenient contact, the preparation of a timely quotation, and the reasonable delivery times.
“At the chair for structural design, we build prototypes and new developments on a regular basis for our research projects. With FACTUREE, we can now react quickly and efficiently, because the Online Manufacturer offers a wide production range, good prices and quality, and fast provision times. We were very impressed with the quality of the components supplied. Delivery was on time, perceptibly easing our planning and construction process. We will turn to FACTUREE again for further needs in the future,” concludes M.Sc. Jonas Schikore.
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Online Manufacturing of Aluminum Component for Prototype in the “Kinetic Umbrella” Project of the Department of Architecture at the Technical University of Munich
FACTUREE produces a joint component for nodes of a variable grid structure for a research project at TUM
The “Kinetic Umbrella” research project at the department of architecture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) investigates the applicability of flexurally elastic mechanisms in the area of variable grid structures. The controlled elastic deformation of the grid bars enables spatially complex variation processes. An international collaboration with industry was launched to build a prototype for the first semi-elastic variable grid structure. TUM commissioned Online Manufacturer FACTUREE with producing the small format joint components for the nodes.
One of the main focus areas of the department of architecture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) includes the research and development of innovative building technologies. As part of a doctoral thesis on “Elastic Mechanisms in Grid Structures”, fundamental concepts were already developed and successfully implemented in static applications within the “Kinetic Umbrella” research project. The development includes methods of mechanical simu¬lation, the morphology of elastic mechanisms, architectural and constructive approaches, as well as suitable materials.
In the next step, the potential of such mechanisms for variable constructions will be investigated. For this purpose, a prototype for the first semi-elastic variable grid structure will be developed, featuring a foldable umbrella design with a diameter of eight meters.
Production of prototype with components from Online Manufacturer
M.Sc. Jonas Schikore, civil engineer and research associate at the Technical University of Munich, explains, “Some of the components are produced in our own workshops at TUM. However, when we reach the technical limits of our facilities, we involve third-party suppliers. This was the case in our current project in the production of aluminum extruded profiles. When producing prototypes, it is common practice to have some components made by third parties.”
For planning the prototypes, TUM uses mainly 3D models. Specialized manufacturers are often brought on board to support the process.
“In the construction sector, you always need customized components sooner or later. Our focus is on the research and development of innovative building technologies. As our developments need to account for the industrial processes in order to yield practical solutions and technologies, we are in constant contact with industry for this,” says M.Sc. Jonas Schikore.
Against this background, TUM decided to collaborate with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE, which they had learned about through an internet search, because building the prototype requires customized components. The department of architecture could easily upload 3D models in FACTUREE’s online interface and obtained a calculation within 24 hours. Other competitors did not react to inquiries as quickly.
FACTUREE is a trademark of cwmk GmbH and has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners, mainly in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. In the “Kinetic Umbrella” project, the company supplies the joint component for the nodes of the variable grid structure.
“The components procured through FACTUREE are small-format joint components. The aluminum component can be attached eccentrically to GRP laminates and forms the socket for a pivot bolt. It has inner threads and is suitable for a direct friction-lock connection with the connecting component. It is optically particularly appealing due to the surface treatment,” explains M.Sc. Jonas Schikore.
Fast provision times and on-time deliveries
With the Online Manufacturer, TUM utilizes an especially modern form of procurement. The online network approach allows customized components to be manufactured with a high level of precision and be delivered quickly by specialized suppliers. However, FACTUREE is the only contract partner involved, being responsible for selecting the most suitable manufacturer and handling the entire process.
TUM decided to have their parts provided by FACTUREE because of the convenient contact, the preparation of a timely quotation, and the reasonable delivery times.
M.Sc. Jonas Schikore reports, “We were able to lower the costs of the components after some consultations. For us, the obvious strengths of FACTUREE include the ease of transmitting data and the fast, reliable quotation. The direct personal communication and consulting was also decisive for the smooth procedure. Our contacts responded immediately to our email inquiries and telephone support was also readily available. The cooperation thus far was appraised by our employees to be positive and competent as well.”
Online Manufacturing will continue to be an option in the future
In future projects, TUM will continue to rely on high-quality components and optimized costs. “At the chair for structural design, we build prototypes and new developments on a regular basis for our research projects. With FACTUREE, we can now react quickly and efficiently, because the Online Manufacturer offers a wide production range, good prices, and fast provision times. We were very impressed with the quality of the components supplied. Delivery was on time, perceptibly easing our planning and construction process. We will turn to FACTUREE again for further needs going forward,” concludes M.Sc. Jonas Schikore.
So, what is that object standing in the entrance area of the FACTUREE office? If you approach, you will see a 3D labyrinth with very special content. Numerous hexagons form a structure and the whole thing even moves. What exactly is going on here?
Many may remember it from their childhood days: the ball maze. This was the inspiration for the final assignment of our intern Stephan Winkler. As part of his project, a state-of-the-art interactive construct was created that is much more than a toy: It contains numerous manufactured components. Together with David Recheni, a member of the IT department, the FACTUREE intern designed a machine that incorporates the most common manufacturing processes and materials used by FACTUREE and also adds a playful aspect for the user.
Once the idea was born to create a construction of a mechanically driven three-dimensional labyrinth, the two employees went into the planning and implementation of their vision. After a lot of thinking and practical work, they finally came up with an octahedron stump about two meters high that can be freely controlled and moved by remote control, with a navigable sphere inside the large 3D object. The end result: a state-of-the-art XXL-version of the ball maze.
Keeping the ball rolling: Control via controller and app
And how does this work exactly? The construction is a volume body that can be moved rotationally on two axes by electrically controlled motors. In this labyrinth, a ball is controlled by rotating the axes on the respective sides of the cube. The goal is to "travel" over as many of the surfaces as possible in a certain amount of time or to reach a predefined point in a certain amount of time.
The modern sculpture is controlled by a controller designed and 3D printed by FACTUREE employees. It contains two joysticks to control the respective axes separately, making it easy to operate the machine. The object can also be controlled via an app on a smartphone.
The sculpture is sure to have a lasting impression on most visitors: in addition to its sophisticated functionalities, the object, which is composed of the FACTUREE logo's hexagons, is also visually well-thought-out. The construction is currently on display as an impressive feature in the entrance area of FACTUREE and will in future be used at trade fairs as to illustrate the extensive FACTUREE manufacturing range of components it consists of: (tube) bent parts made of stainless steel, laser parts, milling parts, 3D-printed parts, turning parts and welded parts including surface treatments.
The Online Manufacturer and a global provider of sheet metal processing solutions take a close look at market developments in Germany
FACTUREE and Bystronic: Why online sheet metal processing is a growth market
Berlin, 26 May 2021 – As the sheet metal processing market is highly competitive, featuring a high degree of comparability and steady growth, providers in this sector rely on efficient processes and a high level of automation. At the same time, the market is continuously generating new technologies and has made significant progress with respect to quality, performance, digitalization, and automation in recent years. Online Manufacturing is thus becoming increasingly important for providers of sheet metal processing solutions such as Bystronic Deutschland GmbH (www.bystronic.de), which is why the company has now partnered with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de).
“Sheet metal processing is an extremely competitive market. Many providers are experiencing high demand. And the pandemic has given rise to a price war,” explains Marius van der Hoeven, Managing Director of Bystronic Deutschland GmbH. As a global provider of solutions for sheet metal processing, Bystronic is focusing on automating the entire material and data flow of the cutting and bending process chain. The company’s portfolio includes laser cutting systems, press brakes, and the corresponding automation and software solutions.
Marius van der Hoeven adds, “At the same time, sheet metal processing companies are operating in a high-end market shaped by new technologies for high quality, performance, digitalization, and automation. Many of them have already invested in high-performance machines or are ready to do so in the future and now want to utilize their newly available capacities. This is where Online Manufacturing comes in, giving sheet metal processing companies, the Bystronic customer base, the chance to meet new customers and generate additional orders.”
Online Manufacturing – the future of production in sheet metal processing
Bystronic Deutschland is therefore collaborating with Online Manufacturer FACTUREE, a brand of cwmk GmbH. FACTUREE has a production network with over 1000 manufacturing partners, mainly in the CNC processing, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology sectors. One advantage of Online Manufacturing is that the network approach allows the most suitable provider to be identified for a requirement and that even in times of crisis or very high demand, no delivery bottlenecks or delays arise.
“We think that Online Manufacturing has great potential for sheet metal processing production. Providers are faced with the challenge of standing out from the competition and blazing new trails. By joining our network, they become proactive in digitalization and networking and can explore new business opportunities. In collaboration with Bystronic, we want to further expand our network and competencies in sheet metal processing,” explains Benjamin Schwab, Head of Marketing & Sales at cwmk GmbH, the parent brand of FACTUREE.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online manufacturer sees recovery of its business in line with VDMA’s growth forecast for production in 2021
FACTUREE: The crisis in the plant and mechanical engineering sector is over
Berlin, May 4, 2021 – The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) has raised its growth forecast for production in 2021 to 7 percent in real terms and expects that the industry will be able to offset, at least to some extent, the severe economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 crisis. FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer (www.facturee.de) agrees with this outlook. The company is seeing a significant increase in orders from customers in struggling industries and – thanks partly to its online approach – is on course for growth.
“The crisis caused by COVID-19 in the mechanical and plant engineering sector is over. That’s our assessment, at least, and one that tallies with the VDMA’s current forecasts. We’re currently noticing a significant increase in orders from existing customers – especially from sectors such as mechanical engineering, which were badly hit by the COVID-19 crisis and had been quiet for a long time,” says Benjamin Schwab, Head of Marketing & Sales at cwmk GmbH, adding: “We’re confident that, despite the lockdown, we’ll experience a definite turnaround and that a major recovery is on the horizon.”
Move toward Online Manufacturing: reliable procurement processes
While the mechanical and plant engineering sector is picking up speed again, it is increasingly relying on the concept of Online Manufacturing for its procurement processes. Two key factors for this development are its high reliability and short provisioning times.
The network approach keeps the risks of failed or delayed deliveries, which, especially in times of crisis are particularly high among traditional contract manufacturers, to an absolute minimum, ensuring supply chains are maintained at all times. FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer is a brand of cwmk GmbH and has a production network of over 1,000 manufacturing partners, mainly from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal working, 3D printing, and surface technology.
“The industry needs to prepare for the upturn in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. When it comes to their suppliers, market participants must position themselves as resilient entities capable of withstanding shocks in order to remain flexible and operational, not only during a crisis but at all times. Online Manufacturing has a clear competitive advantage, as its procurement processes are far superior to those of traditional contract manufacturing. As an Online Manufacturing network, we can quickly adapt to market conditions – by shifting manufacturing capacity away from plants and regions affected by the lockdown, for example. We use AI tools to find the best provider to meet the requirements,” explains Benjamin Schwab.
FACTUREE continues to expand its capacities
As a logical response to this development and the associated growth, FACTUREE is significantly expanding its capacities – both in terms of resources and personnel as well as office space. In this context, the move to new, larger premises is planned for autumn 2021.
Benjamin Schwab explains: “Our company has always been shaped by growth and change, which is why we will also continue expanding our digital infrastructure. We’re currently working with our customers to develop a new tool that is tailored to their needs and makes the inquiry and ordering processes quick and easy. We’re shifting our focus away from crisis mode and toward the building of the future.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
The Lions Racing Team of the University Braunschweig (Germany) is going on full throttle into the race again this year competing in the motorsport competitions of "Formula Student". Their goal is to outpace the other universities' teams by using custom-designed electric racing cars and to finish on the winner's podium. FACTUREE supports the Lions Racing Team with sponsored components to pick up as much speed as possible.
"Formula Student" is the world's largest design competition for students. In this competition, technology enthusiasts from all over the world design and then build racing cars on their own to compete against other universities for victory in three racing classes: Combustion, Electric and Driverless. Since its creation in 2000, the Lions Racing Team has represented the Technische Universität Braunschweig at the international Formula Student competitions and competes annually on racetracks such as Hockenheim or Silverstone with its specially designed and built racing cars. In the process, students have been implementing the transition from combustion engines to electric cars with built-in autonomous systems since 2019.
Lions Racing Team takes pole position with Online Manufacturing
With components supplied by FACTUREE, the Lions Racing Team is also looking to gain momentum this year. To improve the development of its electric race cars and produce the best possible innovations, the team works hand in hand with partners from industry and research. It has made several innovations for this year's race:
"Based on our experience from previous seasons as well as the current Formula Student regulations, we have used proven product development processes to design and construct many new components for the 2021 season. Among other things, a new concept was created for the push-rod system installed on the LR19."
Among other things, the team opted for a heave-roll system on the rear axle. The handlebars, which FACTUREE manufactures and provides as sponsorship, are important components.
Impact of the coronavirus crisis and other increasing risk factors on conventional contract manufacturers
FACTUREE recommends avoiding production and logistics problems with Online Manufacturing
Berlin, 16 February 2021 – The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that supply chains associated with conventional contract manufacturing can break down easily in a crisis. Production and supply problems faced by contract manufacturers quickly make manufacturers aware of how dependent they are. And there are further risks involved such as fires or strikes irrespective of the coronavirus crisis. One broken link in the process leads to a cascade of problems. Online Manufacturing minimizes all these risks, as FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) demonstrates.
“Conventional contract manufacturing is vulnerable to various risk factors due to its very nature. Especially during the coronavirus crisis, major disadvantages such as supplier dependencies, interrupted supply chains and delivery bottlenecks become apparent,” explains Benjamin Schwab, Director of Marketing & Sales at cwmk GmbH, and adds, “Aspects such as flexibility, a high level of precision and fast delivery times are indispensable for the production of custom components – particularly under growing pressure from the competition. If a process is slowed down or fails, the customer is impacted.”
Ensuring continuous operations with Online Manufacturing – with or without a crisis
FACTUREE therefore advises manufacturers to position themselves to be resilient and shock resistant with respect to their suppliers in order to remain flexible and operational at all times, whether there is a crisis or not. “The awareness for risk prevention and preventive crisis management is growing steadily. Rigid structures need to be phased out in our view,” states Benjamin Schwab.
Online Manufacturing facilitates stable procurement processes by rapidly adjusting to current circumstances, for example by reallocating production capacities away from the businesses and regions affected by lockdowns.
The Online Manufacturer FACTUREE is a trademark of cwmk GmbH, which has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners in the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing and surface technology. The network approach minimizes the risks of supply disruptions and delays as much as possible, maintaining supply chains even in a crisis.
For the procurement of production parts, the FACTUREE network has more than 8000 machines available for projects at all times. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven, ISO 9001 certified quality management system. Prototyping projects can be carried out as well as small and large series production.
A pool of manufacturers, only one contract partner
For each project, FACTUREE uses AI to identify the most suitable manufacturer with respect to quality, price and delivery time. The request process is semi-automatic, thus ensuring fast proposals. FACTUREE is the sole contract partner for the entire ordering process.
Benjamin Schwab says, “One risk factor in conventional contract manufacturing is the frequently common long-term commitment to a certain supplier. This limits the flexibility of the company placing the order and leads to dependency. We have nearly unlimited capacities available, allowing us to react more flexibly and reliably to current developments than individual manufacturing businesses. Yet the customer has only one contact partner.”
FACTUREE operates in all of Europe and has a continually growing number of customers in the European countries from various sectors such as machine engineering, medical technology, model construction, robotics, and the automotive and aerospace industries. Customers include leading industrial companies such as Siemens and Parker Hannifin, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and research institutes and universities.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer participates again this year in the Girls' Day and offers interested young girls an insight into the following areas of our work:
- Programming (Frontend-Development)
- Online marketing
- Logistics
- Technical purchasing
Girls' Day will take place this year on April 22, 2021 and applications are still being accepted by mail or the Girls' Day online platform.
Depending on the development of the infection figures, Girls' Day will be held this year either in purely digital form or on site with a hygiene concept.
European nuclear physics laboratory relies on
digital procurement of parts for neutron shields
FACTUREE produces radiation protection components for the European research center CERN
Berlin, 18th January 2021 – CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned centers for basic physics research. The CMS experiment conducted by CERN is considered one of the largest international scientific collaborations in history. For this experiment, CERN entrusted FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer (www.facturee.de) with procuring special parts for the complex CMS particle detector developed specifically for this purpose. In an extensive project, FACTUREE produced steel pipes and plates used in the physics experiment as components for neutron shields.
At CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) in Geneva, scientists explore the fundamental laws of the universe. The European project was founded in 1954 and has 23 member states, including the United Kingdom and Germany as a founding members. CERN employs more than 12,000 scientists from 85 countries.
Needed quickly: high-quality special protective shield for particle detector
The European nuclear physics laboratory provides its researchers a unique array of particle accelerators. At CERN, the world’s largest and most complex machines are used to research the smallest units of matter – elementary particles.
The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment is a particle detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Switzerland. An underground hall in the accelerator ring near Cessy in France hosts the large-scale experiment involving – as of September 2019 – 5000 particle physicists, engineers, technicians, students and assistants from 200 institutes in 50 countries.
Ali Karaki, Mechanical Engineer at CMS/CERN, states: “For this important experiment, we needed a special protective shield, as our previous shields were contaminated with radiation. When searching for a manufacturer, the key factors were procurement time, quality and handling. There are currently only a few companies in Europe that can manufacture large-scale parts precisely and reliably. We have already had positive experiences with FACTUREE in procuring precision parts, sample holders, adapter pieces, etc. and we therefore opted for the online manufacturer for this project as well.”
When awarding the contract for this major project, knowledge of the exact chemical composition of the steel used was also decisive. Lukas Schlicker, Head of Purchasing at cwmk GmbH, explains: “In order to calculate the effectiveness of the protective shields against radiation, you must know the exact chemical composition of the steel batch. We were able to give CERN the chemical analysis of the batch intended for use in production during the quotation phase. The effectiveness of the protective shields was then simulated and confirmed at CERN.
cwmk GmbH operates as an Online Manufacturer under the FACTUREE brand name. FACTUREE has a broad network of over 1000 production partners across the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are always at the ready for projects, ensuring on-time deliveries. The company has an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
Fast procurement and cost advantages
FACTUREE produced a total of 5 metric tons of steel pipes and plates for CERN that were used in the CMS experiment as components for radiation protection. The contract also included special features and services, among them the procurement of raw material, processing, painting, assembly and delivery.
Ali Karaki sums up: “The quotation from FACTUREE was fast, as was delivery of the components. We found no defects in the incoming inspection. The costs for the components were around 15% lower than from other providers in Europe. If CERN should ever need components for protective shields such as steel plates or pipes in the future, we will definitely turn to FACTUREE for procurement again.”
Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Due to the current restrictions caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, there are production difficulties and supply chain failures throughout Europe, so we are currently receiving many questions as to whether we still have sufficient free capacity and can offer our usual short delivery times.
This is certainly still the case.
Especially now it is becoming apparent that our concept of digitization, automation and networking is successful and that we can consistently avoid delivery failures and delays even in times of crisis.
Thanks to our large network of now more than 1000 manufacturing partners, we can still offer our full range of services in CNC machining, sheet metal working, 3D printing and surface treatments.
In contrast to conventional manufacturing companies, there is no total loss of capacity even in the case of a complete closure of a manufacturing plant, as we have the possibilities to reallocate capacities flexibly.
In addition, we have reassured ourselves with our logistics partners that a reliable supply is still possible without restrictions.
Of course, we immediately implemented all recommended measures and rules of conduct at our site. Our account managers are currently working remotely from their homes, but can be reached by telephone without any restriction. In addition, we also support our manufacturing partners in implementing these measures.
Stay healthy and get through this difficult time well!
Your Team from FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer
Online Manufacturing of special parts adds benefits for textile manufacturers such as quick availability
Freudenberg Performance Materials relies on digital procurement with FACTUREE
Berlin, 9 December 2020 – Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative tech¬nical textiles, explores new paths with its procurement of components. In this endeavor, the company has chosen FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer (www.facturee.de) as its supplier for various parts, including cut and bent sheet metal parts. The service provider has a manufacturing network with over 1000 production partners in the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal forming, 3D printing and surface technology. Thus, customers benefit from a broad production range, quick availability and on-time deliveries.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of technical textiles. The textile solutions are used in a wide range of markets and applications. The company’s technical textiles include non-woven fabrics, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, foams and laminates for sectors such as automotive, construction, clothing, energy, filter media, healthcare, interior finishing, shoes and leather goods, and special applications.
With more than 35 production sites in 15 countries and its headquarters in Weinheim, Germany, Freudenberg Performance Materials has a truly global presence. The company aims to be a pioneer in the development of technical textiles, modern materials and solutions, and new production methods.
Online Manufacturing as a modern procurement method
The goal of innovative products and processes is also expressed in how production partners are chosen. When implementing technical projects and maintenance work, ever shorter procurement times coupled with high manufacturing precision are crucial for success. cwmk GmbH, which operates as an online manufacturer under the FACTUREE brand name, meets these requirements with a very high level of digitalization, automation and networking as well as an ISO 9001 certified quality management system. In the broad production network, more than 8000 machines are always at the ready for projects.
“Freudenberg Performance Materials has now completed around fifteen projects with us for the external production of components. We implemented an especially large project in September of this year that included the production of several steel and aluminum milled parts as well as cut and bent sheet metal parts made of V2A stainless steel,” reports Benjamin Schwab, Head of Marke¬ting & Sales at cwmk GmbH.
Overall, most of the parts that FACTUREE produces for Freudenberg are 3-axis milled parts – some are bent parts, less frequently turned parts. The materials used are mostly steel, stainless steel and aluminum – various plastics such as PVC, PEEK and Teflon have also been used so far.
Markus Helf, Technical Manager at the Freudenberg Perfor¬mance Materials SE & Co. KG plant in Kaiserslautern, points out the advantage of the cooperation: “We highly regard FACTUREE as a reliable supplier of production parts with good delivery times and an easy-to-use procurement interface. Especially in times of coronavirus, this procurement approach offers the necessary safety. We consider this to be a good example of the advantages of digitalization, which has seen another boost during the pandemic.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
FACTUREE pushes internationalization further.
FACTUREE's geographical radius of action has expanded in recent years, so that in the meantime considerably more projects from non-German-speaking countries are handled. Especially the French market plays an important role.
In response to this, FACTUREE's existing German-, English- and Spanish-speaking customer service will be supplemented by French-speaking support from January 2021.
High demand for digitalization, customization and greater flexibility in logistics
FACTUREE looks at industry trends in 2021: Online Manufacturing continues to boom
Berlin, 23 November 2020 – During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Online Manufacturing saw a real boost. FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer (www.facturee.de) has identified several trends for the sector in 2021 based on demand patterns previously observed. All indications point to an increasing request for customization, such as in major projects, and a greater complexity of parts. Looking ahead, more importance will also be placed on a high degree of flexibility on the part of suppliers, for example in logistics.
cwmk GmbH, which operates as an Online Manufacturer under the FACTUREE brand name, facilitates state-of-the-art procurement of production parts for its customers through digitalization, automation, and networking. The company has a production network with over 1000 production partners across the areas of CNC machining, sheet metal processing, 3D printing, and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are always at the ready for projects.
Analyzing the various changes this year, resulting in part from coronavirus, FACTUREE gives an outlook for developments in 2021. “In fact, the coronavirus crisis was a catalyst for digitalization and thus for Online Manufacturing. Willingness to test alternative procurement methods has definitely increased. Our projection is that Online Manufacturing will continue to pick up speed in 2021 and our share of the market will grow even larger,” states Benjamin Schwab, Head of Marke¬ting & Sales at cwmk GmbH.
Serial production and the complexity of parts in Online Manufacturing are increasing
The growing relevance of Online Manufacturing has also had an impact on requirements. Benjamin Schwab explains, “Online Manufacturing is already well established in the area of prototyping, but now more of our customers are inquiring about serial production and master agreements. We will soon be launching a new product for this area as well.”
Overall, FACTUREE is now handling significantly more major projects with a high sales volume and large scope, while the complexity of the fabricated parts is increasing further. Since this also results in a higher logistics effort, the company introduced new logistics concepts in 2020, for example relying on different shipping services and means of transport ranging from trucks and rail to air freight.
More customers from new markets, greater internationalization
While the number of customers from new markets is rising, FACTUREE’s geographic operating range has also widened. “Though most of our customers still come from areas such as conventional mechanical engineering and the automotive sector, we are seeing a trend towards the booming e-mobility sector,” says Benjamin Schwab and continues, “Furthermore, we are handling more and more projects from areas outside the German-speaking countries. As a response to this development, we will expand our existing customer service in German, English and Spanish to include support in French from January 2021.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal production, 3D printing and surface technology. More than 8000 machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Online Manufacturing network provides customers with a wide production range, competitive prices, and short delivery times – despite the coronavirus crisis
FACTUREE underpins its position as leading German online manufacturer and thrives in international competition
Berlin, 20 October 2020 – FACTUREE (www.facturee.de), the Online Manufacturing network founded in 2017, is establishing itself as the leading German online manufacturer and has also been increasingly successful in international competition. The company has continued its path of significant growth in 2020, although the coronavirus crisis has had a big impact on large parts of its customer base. More than 1000 manufacturing partners are now part of the steadily growing network. This ensures a broad production range, short delivery times, and competitive prices.
Berlin-based cwmk GmbH operates as an online manufacturer under the FACTUREE brand name and facilitates state-of-the-art procurement of production parts for its customers. Benjamin Schwab, Director of Marke¬ting & Sales at cwmk GmbH, states, “The recent entry of large international competitors from the US and the Netherlands to the German market has sharpened competition considerably. However, we proved that we were well prepared for the competition. We benefited from our position as an ‘early mover’ and were the only German company to succeed in convincing prestigious customers such as Siemens and Parker Hannifin of our concept.”
FACTUREE maintains its growth trajectory in the year of the coronavirus
Since the founding of FACTUREE in 2017 as one of the first German manufacturing networks, the company has had a high expansion rate – even in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Benjamin Schwab states, “The coronavirus crisis has had an enormous impact on many German companies, with the mechanical engineering industry as one of the most affected sectors. Although many of our customers are from this sector, FACTUREE has continued its strong growth in 2020, the year of the coronavirus, after having doubled our revenue in each of the two preceding years. I attribute this in particular to the increased interest in alternative, crisis-proof ways of procuring production parts. The disruption of supply chains has suddenly driven media attention to the shock-resistant Online Manufacturing. We were able to attract new customers despite the crisis and continue to expand our revenue and our prominent market position.”
Consistent focus on customers
The success is also due FACTUREE’s consistent focus on the needs of its customers. “We have developed an in-depth understanding of the German market and its special features. Unlike many of our competitors, instead of using complicated tools, we make things easier for purchasers with simple inquiry and handling processes,” says Benjamin Schwab.
FACTUREE ensures this through a broad range of services from a single source. As a result, even complex inquiries with different production techniques and surface treatments can be handled and carried out by a single contract partner. Customers have additional advantages from eliminating the search for and qualification of suppliers and the reduced logistics efforts. ISO 9001 certified, data-driven quality management guarantees the reliability of processes.
Currently, the online manufacturer has more than 1000 production partners with countless machines at its disposal. Benjamin Schwab reports, “Our network also grew rapidly during the coronavirus crisis – with a very positive trend. For our customers, this means there will still be free capacities, short delivery times, and competitive prices also in the future.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 1000 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining and surface technology. More than 8000 CNC machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. In addition to CNC turning and milling, FACTUREE's range of services also includes sheet metal processing and 3D printing. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies like Siemens and Parker Hannifin, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Systematic climate strategy leads to reductions of CO2 emissions since the founding of the company
FACTUREE, the online manufacturer, focuses on sustainability, quality and climate protection
Berlin, 11th September 2020 – Climate change has recently faded from the media headlines, but is still present everywhere. Global emissions of greenhouse gases are continuing to increase steadily worldwide. The online manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) has been an advocate for climate protection since its founding in 2017 and systematically pursues this strategy. The company promotes sustainability through its business model, but also through values such as consistency, future orientation and environmental awareness. For example, the online manufacturer compensates all CO2 emissions from shipping by purchasing South Pole certificates which result from the Xenamnoy 1 hydropower project in Laos.
FACTUREE (a cmwk GmbH brand) is an online manufacturer with a wide range of network partners, production techniques and finishing treatments. All FACTUREE partner companies are subject to continuous, ISO 9001 certified data-driven quality management. Ensuring sustainable operations across the entire value chain is a top priority. The sustainability concept is successively expanded to other areas.
Compensating CO2 emissions from shipping
“For us it’s essential to consider ecological, social and commercial interests and support them with responsible actions,” explains Benjamin Schwab, Director of Marketing & Sales at cwmk GmbH, and adds: “For example, since our beginning, we have offset all CO2 emissions from shipping. In this endeavour, we work with South Pole, a renowned provider of CO2 certificates from Switzerland. In 2019 alone, we purchased a total of 1,128 certificates generated by the Xenamnoy hydropower project in Laos that is supported by South Pole. These 1,128 certificates are equivalent to offsetting 1,128 tons of CO2 – which not only offsets the emissions caused by our shipments, but significantly overcompensates for them.”
South Pole’s mission is to support businesses and governments achieve their climate goals and thus help reduce global warming to 2 °C.
Xenamnoy 1 hydropower project
The Xenamnoy 1 project in Laos is Gold Standard certified, i.e. the project has been proven to actually prevent CO2 emissions and make a positive social impact. In addition to protecting the climate, projects of this kind also support sustainable development in local communities.
“With the Xenamnoy hydropower project, the immense hydropower potential of Laos is now used to provide rural communities in particular with clean energy from renewable resources. Since the start of the project, significantly less firewood has been used for energy. In addition, the hydropower plant contributes directly to local sustainable development by improving infrastructure, implementing a water supply program for the local population and creating jobs. Every year, 48,000 tons of CO2 are saved when water is used to generate energy instead of firewood,” says Benjamin Schwab.
Sustainability – indispensable in the sector
Climate change has significantly increased the awareness of sustainability. The manufacturing industry also bears responsibility as it is one of the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany. In view of the global developments in climate change, manufacturing companies should follow FACTUREE’s lead and implement sustainability at several levels.
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 500 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining and surface technology. More than 6000 CNC machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. In addition to CNC turning and milling, FACTUREE's range of services also includes sheet metal processing and 3D printing. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
Consistent CO2 compensation since the company was founded
Ever since the Corona virus has been occupying all news channels, a different, no less important topic has gone rather quiet. The climate crisis, it seems, has been resolved since March 2020, at least in the media. Even if the current lack of interest in the media says otherwise, the climate crisis is by no means over. On the contrary, emissions of greenhouse gases are rising almost unchecked worldwide - and are continuing to change our climate on Earth.
For us as a company, the protection of the environment and the preservation of livable conditions for future generations have been at the top of our internal agenda since our company was founded in 2017. As a building block for maximum climate neutrality, we have, for example, been compensating for all CO2 emissions generated by shipping since 2017 by purchasing certificates from our partner South Pole. In 2019 alone, we purchased a total of 1,128 certificates generated by the Xenamnoy Hydropower Plant Project in Laos. 1,128 certificates are equivalent to offsetting 1,128 tons of CO2 - which not only offsets the emissions generated by our shipments. In fact, they are significantly overcompensated for.
The Xenamnoy Hydropower Plant Project
Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia and has about 7 million inhabitants on an area of 236,800 km². In Laos, as almost everywhere else in Asia, the demand for electricity is continuously increasing. Due to its location, the country has enormous potential for energy production through hydropower. Unfortunately, the country currently lacks the necessary economic resources to provide clean energy nationwide. Currently, the inhabitants of Laos cover their energy needs by using firewood. This not only leads to increased CO2 emissions, but also contributes significantly to the decline of the unique tropical forests in the region. Tropical forests, however, are the "green lungs" of our planet - their disappearance is further fueling climate change.
With the Xenamnoy Hydropower Plant Project, the immense hydropower potential of Laos is now being used to supply rural communities in particular with clean electricity from renewable energy sources. The power plant uses the natural power of running water to generate electricity. The total capacity of 14.8 MW is used to feed electricity into local power grids.
Since the start of the project, considerably less firewood has been used for energy production. The forests and vegetation in Laos are slowly but steadily recovering. This alone is a real reason for joy - but the project achieves much more! The hydroelectric power plant contributes directly to sustainable development on site by upgrading the infrastructure, implementing a water supply program for the local population and, last but not least, by creating jobs. At present, 23 jobs have been created for the local population, which is noticeably boosting the economy in the region. And to back up this success with hard numbers: 48,000 tons of CO2 are saved annually if water is used instead of firewood for energy production.
The Xenamnoy 1 project is Gold Standard certified, which is only awarded to projects that are proven to reduce greenhouse gases while being good for the local environment and social concerns of the population.
South Pole: Climate protection for all
South Pole has set itself the goal of helping companies and governments to achieve the climate targets they have set - and thus help to limit global warming to the urgently needed 2° Celsius. To achieve this goal, South Pole brings together over 350 social entrepreneurs to accelerate the transformation to a climate-friendly society. Since its foundation in 2006 by five young entrepreneurs and graduates of the University of ETH Zurich, South Pole has grown to more than 250 employees. Offices on all continents are the starting point for interdisciplinarily trained sustainability experts who coordinate global, sustainable emissions trading and implement ecological projects all over the world with appropriate partners.
Online Manufacturer supports assembly work at the world’s largest stellarator fusion reactor with CNC-machined special parts
FACTUREE supplies components for fusion research facility at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Berlin, 24 July 2020 – The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) with facilities in Garch¬ing and Greifswald is one of the largest centers for fusion research in Europe. Wendelstein 7-X at the IPP facility in Greifswald is the world’s largest and most modern “stellarator” fusion reactor. Here, the researchers aim to demonstrate the suitability of this special type of facility as a power plant in continuous operation, making it a key element of international fusi¬on research. In order to achieve their goal, the IPP depends on the efficient procurement of high-quality components. The Max Planck Institute therefore relies on the Online Manufacturer FACTUREE (www.facturee.de) to supply components for assembly work at the fusion research facility.
Being one of the largest centers for fusion research in Europe with facilities in Garching and Greifswald, the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) is a flagship project. With its experimental and theoretical basic research, the institute aims to reproduce the physical processes of the sun on Earth and generate energy from the fusion of atomic nuclei.
In this endeavor, the IPP uses the world’s largest and most modern stellarator fusion reactor, Wendelstein 7-X, which is located in Greifswald and began operating in 2015. As a pioneer in international fusion research, the project’s objective is to investigate the suitability of this special type of facility as a power plant in continuous operation. At the heart of the facility are five superconducting coils that generate a magnetic field cage in which a milligram of hydrogen gas is heated to temperatures greater than 100 million degrees to reach the plasma state.
Higher heat output and plasma discharge require special components
The fusion facility is currently being converted so that even higher heat output and longer plasma discharges can be achieved in the next operating phase. For supplying the assembly tools, support structures, tread plates, special parts for scaffolding, and aluminum and stainless components required for the modification work, IPP relies on “FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer”.
Broad production network ensures short delivery times
FACTUREE is a brand of cwmk GmbH and has an extensive production network in the fields of CNC machining, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, and finishing technology. The company can draw on a broad range of network partners, production technologies, and finishing treatments that enable fast supply times, a high potential for cost savings, and short-term deliveries on schedule. All FACTUREE partner companies are subject to continuous ISO 9001 certified data-driven quality management.
Andree Benndorf, employee in the Department of Assembly Technology at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP), says: “We requested several quotes in accordance with the German procurement and contract procedures (VOL). FACTUREE provided their quote very quickly, within one to two days. We were impressed by their broad range of services as well as their pricing structures and short delivery times. FACTUREE has met 100% of its delivery dates up to now. We are also very satisfied with the quality of the components and will push to continue this cooperation.”
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Profile of FACTUREE – The Online Manufacturer:
cwmk GmbH, based in Berlin, operates under the brand name FACTUREE as the first Online Manufacturer. The company pursues the goal of enabling its customers to procure modern production parts through digitization, automation and networking. FACTUREE has an extensive production network of over 500 manufacturing partners from the fields of CNC machining and surface technology. More than 6000 CNC machines are constantly available for projects. All partners are subject to a continuous data-driven quality management system certified according to ISO 9001. In addition to CNC turning and milling, FACTUREE's range of services also includes sheet metal processing and 3D printing. FACTUREE can realize prototyping projects as well as small and large series production. The customer base is located in the most diverse fields such as mechanical engineering, medical technology, model making, robotics, automotive as well as aerospace. Leading industrial companies, SMEs, research institutes and universities are among the customers. FACTUREE is active throughout Europe and has a continuously growing number of customers in other European countries.
Further information: www.facturee.de
