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Manufacturing Software

AI-enhanced workflows to optimize production—from quoting to shipping—to reduce costs, lead time, and more.

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AI-powered AGENTS IN Manufacturing

AI Agents, Working for You

Conversational, all-knowing, & workflow specific.

Data Migration Agents

Data mapping
Historical data migration
Real-time insights

Insight & Recommendation Agents

Proactive recommendations
Analyze trends
Predict outcomes

Delivery Agents

Track shipments
Reconcile costs
Coordinate logistics

Manufacturing Agents

Analyze bottlenecks
Identify material shortages
Optimize scheduling

Sales Agents

Automate quotes from drawings
Calculate costs
Create orders from POs
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AI Applications in manufacturing

AI-Powered Manufacturing Modules

The more you use it, the better it gets.

Sales Orders

Operate more efficiently and grow revenue by improving and streamlining your sales workflow.

Outside Processing

Empowers your company to solve outside processing efficiently. This integrated approach ensures that outside processing is not only manageable but also scalable and profitable for growing businesses.

Quality Management

Unleash the full potential of quality management within your shop processes using first article tracking, NCR control, and enforced inspection steps at every step of production. Elevate your quality standards and empower excellence.

Routing & BOM

Create highly robust routing and BOMs in just a few clicks. Provide your operators with everything they need to succeed.

Shipping & Receiving

Drive your shipping and receiving departments with up-to-date information from across the shop floor. Always know the status of every part and eliminate surprises.

Shop Floor Communication

A thoughtful and integrated approach to manufacturing execution, ensuring that every aspect of the shop floor from knowing what job to work on next to providing real-time insights into work-in-progress and documentation collection for jobs.

Jobs & Scheduling

Scheduling and prioritizing jobs has never been easier. Assign operations to specific machines and personnel to manage your shop from anywhere, and use dashboards to ensure jobs are completed on time.

Purchase Planning

Streamline your procurement process through realtime suggestions based on your current inventory levels and needs. Discover cost-effective procurement suggestions and insight to boost efficiency and savings.

Inventory Management

Unlike any manufacturing software in the industry, StartProto gives you the ultimate ability to see where a workpiece is in real time. Now you will never guess again.

Quoting & RFQ

Operate more efficiently and grow revenue by improving and streamlining your quoting workflow.

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Data Security

Built for security and ITAR compliance

Discover how StartProto ensures the highest standards of data protection and compliance, so you can focus on what you do best:

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  • Cloud-native software hosted on GovCloud.
  • 100% US-based system administrators and support.
  • All data and files securely backed up nightly.
  • Site security plan with full disaster recovery.
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Explore our Integrations

Connect with the business tools you know and love for a seamless experience.

Finance

QuickBooks

QuickBooks is accounting software for businesses, providing invoicing, payroll, and financial tools.

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Finance

Xero Accounting

Xero online accounting software for your business connects you to your bank, accountant, bookkeeper, and other business apps.

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Commerce

Zapier

Zapier automates tasks by connecting apps and enabling data sharing between various platforms.

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Sales

PaperlessParts

Paperless Parts is the top-rated quoting and collaboration software in manufacturing. The company’s patented technology helps shops manage every step of the quoting process in a single, centralized environment. Automated costing and pricing logic is customized to your shop, making generating consistent quotes across your estimating team fast and simple.

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Engineering

Onshape

Seamlessly flow from your engineering to manufacturing – engineers can now send OnShape CAD and related part information, revision control information, Bill of Materials, and more directly to the manufacturing.

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Engineering

Autodesk Fusion

Fusion 360 is a CAD/CAM/CAE software for 3D design, modeling, manufacturing, and engineering.

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Engineering

SolidWorks

SolidWorks is a 3D CAD software for design, simulation, and analysis, used by engineers and designers.

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Engineering

Violet Labs

Sync engineering data—such as designs, specifications, and requirements— for a smooth and seamless design-to-production process.

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Analytics

Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet app for creating, editing, and sharing data in real time.

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Commerce

Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform enabling users to create online stores, payments, and shipping easily.

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Sales

HubSpot

HubSpot is an all-in-one inbound marketing, sales, and customer service platform that helps businesses grow.

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Communication

Slack

Slack is a platform for teams, offering instant messaging, file sharing, and collaboration across channels.

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Commerce

ShipStation

ShipStation is a shipping software for e-commerce businesses, streamlining order fulfillment, and tracking.

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Customer Stories

A Proven Track Record

See the success our customers have had using StartProto’s Manufacturing Cloud to transform their businesses.

Located in Cartersville, Georgia, CAMaster specializes in producing high-quality CNC routers for various industries, including custom cabinetry, automotive customization, plastics, and more. CAMaster relied on separate systems and spreadsheets for purchasing, inventory management, and production tracking, leading to inefficiencies and errors.
Eric
Production Manager
Phenx Products, an aerospace and defense manufacturer, transitioned from manual tracking systems to StartProto’s all-in-one platform to streamline operations, improve AS9100 compliance, and enhance profitability. StartProto enabled them to efficiently manage quoting, production, and documentation, resulting in significant time savings and increased operational efficiency.
Kenny Williams
CEO
GTI Fabrication transformed its operations with StartProto, gaining streamlined workflows, precise tracking, and scalable support for future growth.
Warren Wadman
Loper Machine, an aerospace job shop, started in 2017 as a part-time venture and has since grown into a successful business. Transitioning from basic tools like Google and spreadsheets to a more advanced and organized system with StartProto has significantly streamlined their operations.
Alex Loper
Owner and CEO
RAM Precision implemented StartProto’s cloud-based manufacturing MRP software to centralize and automate their operations. Over the last 3 years, they have experienced remarkable growth and efficiency gains, directly contributing to a 60% increase in revenue over three years.
Cayle Hamman
Production Manager
Jaco Machine beat the challenge of finding a management system that could support their early operations and scale with their growth.
Jody Powell
Owner
New Generation Machining was limited to manual paper-based processes by JobBoss2 to run their operations. This not only slowed down the front office processing time, but also left big gaps in the knowledge that was transferred to the shop floor.
Tyler Hendricks
Owner & Estimator
Nick bought KTE and found its manual workflow outdated. He implemented StartProto, a manufacturing cloud system, automating tasks and improving workflow. This enhanced efficiency, increased job capacity, and grew the business, transforming KTE into a thriving, profitable machine shop.
Nick Salters
Owner
Werner Machine improved their one-off part manufacturing process by using StartProto, a software centralizing documentation and communication. The software significantly enhanced accessibility to past job data, reduced setup time, and increased efficiency, making it a game-changer for their business operations.
Rob Escoe
Estimator & Operations Manager
Facing growth-related challenges, 3D Machine employed StartProto's workflow management system. This enabled improved visibility into operations, replacing old methods with efficient platforms. Consequently, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction increased, allowing the company to manage more jobs and maintain quality service.
Sam Roberts
Owner
AM North, a 3D printing company, achieved significant operational improvements by implementing StartProto, a user-friendly manufacturing software, streamlining production and enhancing efficiency under the leadership of CEO Jan-Inge.
Jan-Inge Kongsbak
CEO
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AI in the Manufacturing Industry

Blogs & Resources

Industry trends, manufacturing business tips, and more

AI Powered Manufacturing
November 5, 2025
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From Data to Action: How Manufacturing AI Turns Insights into Profits

Manufacturers have never had more data at their fingertips — from machine performance metrics and job costs to material availability and delivery timelines. The real question isn’t whether you have data — it’s what you can do with it. Modern manufacturers are using AI insights for manufacturers not just to understand what’s happening, but to anticipate what’s next — and to make smarter, faster decisions that directly boost profitability.

AI Powered Manufacturing
October 15, 2025
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AI in Manufacturing vs. Traditional Automation: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between traditional automation and AI-driven systems is essential for manufacturers aiming to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. While both aim to enhance efficiency, they operate on fundamentally different principles. This article delves into the key differences between rule-based systems and learning systems, highlighting how each contributes to modern manufacturing.

Manufacturing Software
October 1, 2025
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Evaluating AI in Manufacturing Software: What Job Shops Should Look For

Looking for the right AI in manufacturing software? Discover how job shops can evaluate AI-powered manufacturing software to improve quoting, scheduling, and procurement.

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