Use cases

Cut Maintenance Response Time from Days to Hours

Design replacement parts on-site during breakdowns. Eliminate dependency on remote engineering resources for urgent fixes.

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Powering the worlds’ best maintenance departments

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Shapr3D: On-Site Maintenance Design

Real-time maintenance part creation eliminates downtime and accelerates equipment restoration

Same-day fixture creation vs. weeks of design cycles

Maintenance teams operate autonomously during emergencies

Equipment downtime reduced from days to hours

How Shapr3D Eliminates Traditional Bottlenecks:

Rapid 3D modeling of replacement fixtures and components on-site
Immediate AR validation for fit and function during breakdowns
Instant STEP exports for immediate component fabrication
Mobile design capability directly at the breakdown location
Live collaboration during maintenance meetings with instant prototyping
Direct 3D printing integration eliminating intermediate software
Accessible design tools for apprentices and technicians

The Transformation:
3-6 Days Reduced to Hours

Current workflow

Timeline

Document fixture/tooling problems

2-4 hours

Hand sketches or phone calls to communicate needs

4-8 hours

Wait for CAD team availability and design

3-4 days

Component fabrication and delivery

2-3 days

Installation and equipment restart

2-4 hours

Critical equipment downtime while waiting for remote CAD team availability

Communication gaps between maintenance needs and design implementation

Weeks of iteration cycles for simple fixture and holding device modifications

With Shapr3D

Timeline

Same documentation process

2-4 hours

Live 3D modeling during maintenance meetings

Same session

Direct design by maintenance staff

2-3 hours

Immediate STL export for additive manufacturing/CNC

4-8 hours

Same installation process

2-4 hours

Maintenance teams design, validate, and fabricate solutions immediately during breakdowns

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Proven Results: Maintenance Operations

OEM - Rapid Maintenance Iteration

Autonomous Fixture Design

Challenge

Maintenance teams needed fast prototyping for functional, ergonomic, and aesthetic testing of replacement parts but faced significant downtime between iterations.

Solution

Constant additive manufacturing of maintenance models using Shapr3D for rapid creation and iteration, enabling quick turnaround from maintenance needs to fabricated solutions.

Result

Major reduction in operational downtime with maintenance teams able to get parts to additive manufacturing quickly, minimizing equipment downtime between maintenance iterations.

Challenge

Needed fixtures for machining and metrology operations but had to rely on mechanical designers, creating bottlenecks during equipment breakdowns and maintenance operations.

Solution

Direct fixture design in Shapr3D for holding parts during grinding operations and inspection, with immediate STEP export for additive manufacturing on shop floor.

Result

Maintenance response times significantly shortened from days to hours, with process engineers now designing fixtures autonomously during equipment maintenance.

How it works

On-Site Problem Assessment

Use iPad directly in situ to assess maintenance needs.

Model replacement parts, fixtures, and holding devices in real-time during equipment inspection.

Live Collaborative Design

Design solutions during maintenance meetings with immediate team feedback.

Draw and modify parts live while discussing maintenance requirements and constraints.

AR Validation and Testing

Validate maintenance solutions using AR in actual equipment context.

Test fit, function, and accessibility before fabrication to ensure proper maintenance execution.

Immediate Fabrication

Export STEP and DXF files directly for 3D printing, laser cutting, or CNC machining.

Manufacture maintenance solutions on-site without intermediate software or design delays.

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