CASE STUDY

Customer: Tebra Techniek

Country: Netherlands

Industry: Industrial prototyping

Fabrication of several key components for prototypes

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Customer: Xdeep

Country: Poland

Industry: Deep diving equipment

Prototyping
CNC milling
Carbon steel
Aluminium

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Prototyping
CNC milling

MATERIALS:

Carbon steel
Aluminium

Customer background

Jasper ( CEO of Tebra Techniek ) is an entrepreneur and engineer from the Netherlands, specializing in engineering consulting and industrial prototyping for his clients. Taking a holistic approach to his work, he often also produces prototypes for solutions he designs.

The challenge

The manufacturing requirements, in theory, were straightforward but crucial: Jasper was looking for a manufacturer who could create several high-quality CNC-machined parts for his prototypes within the specified budget and a reasonably short leaditme. The parts he required were complex and demanding, particularly one component designed to optimize the cooling system of a differential mechanism in a vehicle.

Because most manufacturing companies prioritize large quantity orders, this made it challenging for Jasper to find a suitable partner for collaboration. While searching for subcontractors online, Jasper eventually came across our website through a Google search.

Project process

After the initial contact, knowing that Jasper is from the Netherlands, we switched to speaking in Dutch (which Tim is proficient in) to facilitate him communication with our company. After receiving his design files and all instructions and preferences, we were able to prepare a comprehensive quote for him and commence planning the work.

Thanks to our versatile network of local entrepreneurs, we easily selected a family-owned company comprised of dedicated and experienced engineers. We have both long-standing business and personal relationships with them, so we knew they were a perfect match for this project.

Given that our partner has their facility near our headquarters, we knew we would be able to devise solutions quickly while also maintaining quality control throughout the process. Our ability to adapt to Jasper’s specific needs set us apart enough for him to choose to collaborate with our company.

With an accepted quote and a complete project roadmap, we could begin executing the project objectives. To deliver exceptional quality to the client, we planned the machining process with our subcontractor, provided them the necessary raw materials, and conducted thorough quality assessments – both during and after the production of the parts.

Throughout the entire process, we maintained constant communication with Jasper, keeping him informed about the various production stages. When we were confident that the product met Jasper’s expectations, we proceeded with shipping the order. Considering the client’s time sensitivity, we expedited the delivery to the Netherlands through a priority courier service. Overall, it took 2 weeks from the initial contact with us for Jasper to receive the entire order.

Effects of cooperation

The culmination of our collaboration was Jasper’s complete satisfaction, not only with the timeliness and quality of the delivered components but also with the overall cooperation process. This is another example of a symbiotic relationship that we strive to nurture with each client. We provide specialized solutions that meet requirements, supporting a partnership where both sides benefit and develop.

Since this project, we have become a permanent subcontractor for Jasper, and we have already completed several projects together.

TESTIMONIAL

“I had no doubts before starting the cooperation with Shape Fabrication. The fact that Tymek speaks and writes Dutch made the collaboration even easier. Working with them helped me find a reliable business partner for proto parts, reducing lead time. The communication throughout the project was easy and fast. I was satisfied with the quality of the final products, which was very good quality. The total cost of the service was very attractive with competitive prices. I was positively surprised by the Dutch language proficiency of Tymek.

For my next project requiring proto parts, I will definitely choose Shape Fabrication. I highly recommend their cooperation to other entrepreneurs due to their good communication, great quality, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing.”

Jasper Blom

CEO

Tebra Techniek

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