Bowstone CEO Steve Bowker Featured in Siemens’ Zel-X Product Launch
Explore How Zel-X Has Modernized Bowstone’s Production
Bowstone CEO Steve Bowker was recently featured in the product launch for Zel-X to espouse the benefits or incorporating it into their industrial contract manufacturing workshop. He identified several key areas where team performance, productivity, and client expectations are all better managed through a streamlined solution.
The Search For A Standalone Software Solution
As Bowstone’s business has grown, the vision of scalable production and repeatable processes was plagued by issues like shipping errors, inventory management, and incomplete status updates. Addressing these issues with a piecemeal of software solutions didn’t work, because each new piece of software seemed to demand that the business model adjust to revolve around the new tech. Steve sought a solution that would work with the way they did business and help to improve on that, rather than change the foundation of the business model.
Improved Communication With Customers
A key benefit is the easy communication between the engineering department and the customer when it comes to a project’s process and design approval. Stakeholders can easily make adjustments and approve designs in real time, eliminating communication delays. Bowstone’s engineering team has been able to seamlessly integrate Solid Edge design program with Zel-X, which prevents customers from having to learn to navigate a complex piece of software on jobs using CNC and laser cutting like sheet metal fab and stainless steel manufacturing. On-demand manufacturing is a big part of what Bowstone provides its customers, and Zel-X allows for 24-48hr turnaround on projects that are time-sensitive and scale these solutions sustainably.
Web-Based Access
Another benefit is the web-based service access that allows employees to use the platform from any device, no matter where they are. Steve has an extensive background in IT, and recognizes the headaches and resources that are reduced by this feature.
Bowstone is proud to be part of the Zel-X product launch, and will continue to coordinate with Siemens to explore all the benefits of this new technology.
