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You are viewing Module 1 of the Dalloway Manufacturing OS. The AI Quoting Engine is your entry point into DMOS. Once you love quoting, you'll discover the CRM, HR & Time, Lead Finder, and other modules—all integrated into one complete operating system. See the full DMOS →
The Problem: Manual Quoting Is A Bottleneck
You receive a STEP file or PDF drawing. Your lead engineer opens CAM, calculates cycle time, estimates raw material cost, factors in labour and overhead, then spends hours crafting a quote that may get rejected for being too high — or accepted at a margin so thin you wonder why you bothered.
This happens dozens of times a month. It eats into engineering time, creates delays in responding to prospects, and leaves money on the table because quotes are inconsistent.
The Solution: AI-Powered Baseline Quoting
Upload a STEP file or PDF drawing. Our engine:
- Analyses the geometry and complexity of the part
- Calculates realistic cycle time based on machine capability and part features
- Factors in your raw material costs and labour rates
- Applies your standard margin and overhead allocation
- Generates a defensible baseline quote in under 60 seconds
Your team can then refine the quote if needed, but you're no longer starting from a blank page. The engine does the heavy lifting.
Key Features
- STEP & PDF Support: Upload STEP files, PDFs, and other standard formats — no conversion needed.
- Your Pricing Rules: Configure your material costs, labour rates, overhead, and margin targets once. The engine applies them consistently to every quote.
- Audit Trail: Every quote shows the assumptions (cycle time, material cost, labour) so you can explain pricing to customers or adjust as needed.
- Export Options: Save quotes as PDF, CSV, or integrate with your existing systems (custom integration available).
- Secure & Private: Runs on our infrastructure with SOC 2 compliance. Your drawings are never shared or used for training.
The Real Impact
For a typical 5-person shop quoting 10-15 jobs per week:
- 8–12 hours per week saved on quote creation and back-and-forth revisions
- Consistent margin on every quote (no accidental low-balls)
- Faster response times to prospects (quotes same day, not three days later)
- Easier handoff to sales — your lead engineer can focus on production, not admin
Who It's For
The AI Quoting Engine is built for:
- CNC job shops doing high-mix, low-volume work (prototypes, bespoke parts, short runs)
- Contract manufacturers
- Precision shops
Pricing & Tiers
All tiers include unlimited quotes, custom pricing rule setup, and customer support. Choose the AI model that matches your work:
- Standard Tier — £199/month per user
For typical CNC work: mills, lathes, standard geometries, normal tolerances.
- Advanced Tier — £399/month per user
For complex work: 5-axis parts, tight tolerances, demanding specifications.
- Expert Tier — £599/month per user
For aerospace-grade work: highest precision, most complex geometry analysis.
What's included: Unlimited quotes, AI engine updates, training, configuration of your shop's pricing rules. No transaction fees. You own your pricing logic.
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