--- title: Spectroplast Increases Machine Utilization by 50% | News | 3YOURMIND description: In collaboration with 3YOURMIND Agile ERP and Agile MES software, Spectroplast increases machine utilization by 50% image: https://www.3yourmind.com/hubfs/Industrial_Adapters-Holders%20spectroplast%20silicone.png --- Menu [![3YOURMIND](https://www.3yourmind.com/hubfs/Images/E2_img/logo/3YD-logo-color-negative.svg)](https://www.3yourmind.com/) - [Solutions](https://www.3yourmind.com/on-demand-manufacturing-software) - [Offering](https://www.3yourmind.com/offering) - [Customers](https://www.3yourmind.com/customers) - [Resources](https://www.3yourmind.com/news) - [About](https://www.3yourmind.com/about-us) - [Contact](https://www.3yourmind.com/contact) - EN - [DE](https://www.3yourmind.com/de/neuigkeiten) # **Spectroplast Increases Machine Utilization by 50%** News Devin Culham | February 28, 2022 | 2 min read Spectroplast increases machine utilization by 50% using 3YOURMIND's on-demand manufacturing solution. [Spectroplast](https://spectroplast.com/), a Zurich-based additive manufacturing (AM) service bureau specializing in high-resolution 3D printing of silicone parts, has partnered with 3YOURMIND as the solution provider for its [digital inventory](https://www.3yourmind.com/digital-inventory) and [production quality management](https://www.3yourmind.com/production-and-quality-management) software needs. ![Industrial_Adapters-Holders spectroplast silicone](https://www.3yourmind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Industrial_Adapters-Holders%20spectroplast%20silicone.png?width=470&name=Industrial_Adapters-Holders%20spectroplast%20silicone.png)*[Spectroplast Applications](https://spectroplast.com/applications/) - Industrial solutions* 3YOURMIND's digital inventory solution enables Spectroplast to track and manage its production orders, while the production quality module assists with managing AM systems. As a result, Spectroplast significantly improved sales efficiency, price quote to order time, and machine utilization. ![3YOURMIND_Order-Management_showcase_1200](https://www.3yourmind.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3YOURMIND_Order-Management_showcase_1200.png?width=559&name=3YOURMIND_Order-Management_showcase_1200.png)*[3YOURMIND end-to-end solution](https://www.3yourmind.com/) * ## Spectroplast by the Numbers Spectroplast’s key results from using 3YOURMIND AM workflow software include: - Increased efficiency and sales by 25% - Price quote to order time decreased by 20% - Improved machine utilization by 50% - Production timelines decreased by 50% Due to automated price quotes and improved machine utilization, Spectroplast launched its express service, **enhancing production time from ten days to five days.** > “We increased capacity and machine utilization by operating print jobs that match available capacity with current demand,” says Petar Stefanov, Chief Technical Officer. “As a result, we’re now able to get more parts per machine by using 3YOURMIND.”  Spectroplast recently made waves as a premier silicone AM service provider at the world’s largest industry trade show, Formnext, in Frankfurt, Germany. > “3YOURMIND’s partnership with Spectroplast demonstrates how additive manufacturing workflow efficiency can lead to measurable results,” says 3YOURMIND CEO and Founder Stephan Kühr. “We look forward to witnessing Spectroplast continue to innovate as an AM service provider.” ### **About Spectroplast:** Founded in 2018, [Spectroplast](https://spectroplast.com/) is an award-winning spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, that developed the world’s first silicone 3D printing technology. As an additive manufacturing service provider, Spectroplast has successfully bridged the gap to meet a longstanding demand on the market for silicone additive manufacturing. Want to see more customer results? 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