The manufacturing pipeline is frequently delayed by a complex back-and-forth between sales teams customizing an order and engineering teams figuring out how to actually build it.
In a recent interview with David Mantey, editorial director at IEN, Spokbee.AI’s Chief Product Officer and Senior Software Engineer, Stephanos Androutsellis-Theotokis, detailed how their 3D configurator is eliminating this friction and drastically shrinking the time required to start manufacturing.
By integrating sales and engineering workflows into a single platform, Spokbee.AI ensures that any product configured at the point of sale is actually ready for the factory floor. Androutsellis-Theotokis noted that these built-in manufacturing guardrails prevent unbuildable designs, eliminating the need for future redesigns and expediting delivery.
The structural accuracy is paired with a highly realistic, real-time 3D experience. Users assemble their configurations via an intuitive drag-and-drop system, where intelligent collision detection provides immediate visual feedback if parts clash or lack sufficient clearance. Once a valid design is complete, the platform can instantly generate a comprehensive bill of materials (BOM) featuring specific manufacturing guidance, such as precise cut dimensions.
For Androutsellis-Theotokis, the most rewarding aspect of development is continuous customer collaboration. Requests for missing features or workflow adjustments are welcomed as critical drivers for product improvement. By staying close to the end-user and prioritizing rapid, collaborative iteration, the company hopes to deliver a tool that fundamentally aligns what a customer wants with what a manufacturer can build.
