Use cases

Reduce Tooling Design Iteration from Weeks to Hours

Real-time tooling design reviews with immediate implementation. AR validation prevents costly physical prototype trial-and-error.

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Interactive Tooling Design & Communication

Real-time tooling visualization eliminates communication gaps and accelerates approval cycles

Same-day tooling visualization vs. weeks of design iterations

Mobile tooling design capability for field work

Eliminate miscommunication through visual design validation

How Shapr3D Eliminates Traditional Bottlenecks:
  • Real-time tooling design and kinematic simulation
  • Interactive fixture design for measurement and alignment applications
  • Instant visualization of tool opening strokes and part movements
  • Work on the go with full functionality within our iPad app
  • Quick rough dimensioning for accurate quoting and planning
  • Seamless integration with existing CAD workflows (NX, CATIA)
  • Direct customer communication through annotated 3D models
Engineers at Sohbi Poland

The Transformation:
6-10 Weeks Reduced to 1 Week

Current workflow
Timeline
Receive part data and perform feasibility analysis
2-3 days
Complex tooling design in specialized CAD
1-2 weeks
Tooling and fixture design in heavy CAD
1-2 weeks
Create static presentations for customer review
2-3 days
Customer feedback cycles via email/meetings
1-2 weeks
Design modifications and re-presentation
1-2 additional weeks
Complex tooling concepts are difficult to explain through screenshots and PowerPoint
Customer misunderstandings lead to multiple design iteration cycles
Heavy CAD tools required for simple fixture and tooling design tasks
With Shapr3D
Timeline
Same analysis process
2-3 days
Advanced CAD for complex assemblies + Shapr3D for visualization
1 week
Real-time tooling and fixture design
2-3 days
Interactive 3D demonstrations with live annotations
2-3 hours
Immediate visual feedback and live adjustments
Same session
Instant geometry changes during customer sessions
Minutes
Visual movement simulation and real-time design validation eliminate approval delays

Proven Results: Tooling Design

Automotive Tooling Supplier
Multi-Brand Automotive Supplier - Fixture Design
Challenge

Designing complete plug-and-play solution including injection molding tool, EOAT for part pickup, and measurement fixtures, with complex customer communication cycles.

Solution

Shapr3D used for EOAT design, fixture creation, and visual communication of tool movements and part positioning through interactive 3D presentations.

Result

Complete tooling solution delivered as plug-and-play package with accelerated customer approval through visual design validation and movement simulation.

Challenge

Creating measurement and alignment fixtures for parts from multiple automotive brands with varying coordinate systems and requirements.

Solution

Interactive fixture design with real-time part alignment simulation and customer coordinate system validation through AR visualization.

Result

Dramatic decrease in tooling rework costs and accelerated production start-ups through visual validation before physical implementation.

Engineer at Sohbi Poland

How it works

Visual Tooling Concept Development
Import part data (STEP, CATIA files) and create EOAT and fixture concepts in real-time.
Simulate tool kinematics and part placement during design sessions.
AR Production Validation
Validate tooling designs using AR in situ.
Test spatial relationships, access requirements, and operational constraints before fabrication.
Customer Communication & Approval
Present tooling concepts through interactive 3D models with live annotations.
Get immediate customer feedback and make real-time design adjustments.
Immediate Implementation
Export validated tooling designs for fabrication.
Seamless transition to production with manufacturing-validated tooling that reduces trial iterations.

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