Test the cost model against your factory’s reality.
Use selected jobs to compare Metalon’s cost breakdowns with your current estimates and recorded production results. Agree what to evaluate before the pilot begins.
Apply for a pilotFour Core Commitments
A pilot framework designed around confidentiality and zero operational risk.
Confidentiality before data sharing
We sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before you share factory data and conduct the pilot under that agreement.
No sharing or joint use across factories
We do not share your data with other factories or use it jointly across factories.
No integration or installation required
The pilot starts with existing file exports. No ERP/MES integration or software installation on your factory’s systems is required.
Shadow-mode evaluation
Your existing engineering, quoting and production processes continue. Metalon runs alongside them for evaluation, while your team retains its current decision process.
Who It Is For
Manufacturers of metal components, especially automotive suppliers, with a recurring quoting workflow and access to selected historical estimates and production records.
How the Pilot Works
Four clear stages from initial scoping to final review.
Initial Scoping
Scope: Agree on a part family, available records, responsibilities, timeline and evaluation criteria.
Data Preparation
Prepare: Sign the NDA, agree the data arrangements and prepare the selected files.
Model Evaluation
Evaluate: Compare estimates with your current approach and reviewed actuals.
Executive Review
Review: Discuss the findings, limitations and possible next steps.
What We Evaluate
Time spent preparing an estimate; differences between estimated and recorded cost or time; completeness of inputs; and whether the explanation is useful to your quoting team. Targets are agreed for each pilot.
Apply for a Pilot
Tell us about your factory and manufacturing operations to initiate scoping.