Spanflug MAKE demonstrated at CERATIZIT booth at MACH 2026
At MACH in Birminhgham, UK, visitors at the booth of CERATIZIT (19-340) can learn how automated quoting can support more efficient sales and work preparation processes in CNC manufacturing.
Automated quoting increases efficiency and pricing accuracy in CNC manufacturing
Key challenges to stay competitive
CNC machine shops across UK and Europe are navigating an increasingly challenging environment. Rising production costs, volatile markets, geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing skilled labour shortages are putting pressure on manufacturers and making planning and maintaining competitiveness more difficult. At the same time, customers expect fast and reliable answers when requesting quotes for custom machined parts. In this environment, efficient and reproducible quoting processes are becoming a decisive competitive factor.
Resolving the quoting bottleneck
In many UK CNC machine shops, quoting is still one of the most time-consuming processes, often performed solely by a senior machinist or the general director. Spanflug MAKE, our AI-powered automated quoting software, helps companies respond faster to enquiries, distribute internal workload more effectively, and improve pricing accuracy.
Spanflug MAKE live at MACH
At MACH (April 20–24, 2026, NEC Birmingham, UK), Spanflug MAKE will be demonstrated at the booth of CERATIZIT. CERATIZIT and Spanflug have been strategic partners since 2024, and the exhibition provides an opportunity for machining companies to experience the software as part of this collaboration. Visitors to the CERATIZIT booth can see live demonstrations of Spanflug MAKE and learn how automated quoting can support more efficient sales and work preparation processes in CNC manufacturing.
From CAD model to quote in just a few clicks
In many machining companies, quoting is still a manual and experience-driven task, often handled by a limited number of highly qualified employees. This restricts scalability and slows down response times — both critical factors in competitive markets. Spanflug MAKE enables automated and precise calculation of manufacturing times and costs for turning and milling parts based on CAD models and technical drawings. The AI-powered software automatically identifies machining-relevant parameters and generates an optimized operational plan including machine tools, cutting tools, stock materials, machining operations and post-treatments.
The result is a detailed cost calculation covering programming, setup and manufacturing times. Quotes can be generated within minutes and exported directly into ERP systems. By digitalizing and standardizing quoting workflows, machining companies can significantly increase efficiency while improving pricing consistency and transparency.
Digital machining intelligence through partnership with CERATIZIT
Through its partnership with CERATIZIT, Spanflug MAKE integrates real cutting tool data directly into its calculation logic. This enables realistic modeling of machining processes and supports economically optimized machining strategies.
“By combining our AI-based calculation technology with CERATIZIT’s tooling expertise, machining companies gain a powerful basis for reliable and economically optimized quoting,” says Markus Westermeier, CEO of Spanflug. “We are pleased that UK manufacturers now have the opportunity to experience Spanflug MAKE first-hand at UK’s leading exhibition for manufacturing technologies through live demonstrations at the CERATIZIT booth.”