Sandmeir GmbH's digitalization of sales and configuration process of modular balcony system

Sandmeir GmbH, a German company active in the sales, marketing and installation of modular balcony systems for more than 25 years, needed an online tool to manage the workflow and 3D visualisation of its sales process. After exploring several options, they chose Ihme-3d’s i3D solution for their digital transformation.

Towards better and more modern ways of working

Sandmeir felt that their previous approach and tools were inadequate from a customer perspective and they were forced to make profound changes to the digitalisation and 3D visualisation of the modular balcony assembly. The whole sales process needed to be modernised and thus accelerated.

”Our manual processes did not allow for an optimal response time in the preparation of quotations and product visualisations.” says founder Peter Sandmeir.

Focus on digitalisation of projects

Meeting customers’ needs and improving the company’s image required a major change. Not only did the balcony structure and its additional materials have to be digitalised using 3D technology, but an easy-to-use configuration tool had to be created on Sandmeir’s website to allow end customers to configure the product themselves.

With this solution, i3D not only succeeded in developing an innovative tool, but also in enabling the fast and efficient transfer of projects. Architects, builders and metalworkers can configure their own modular balcony structure with a range of visually appealing design options.

“This 3D technology allows us to integrate building drawings, which not only saves time and money, but also guarantees our customers an uninterrupted building permit application process and the ability to design through to order delivery and assembly”, adds Peter Sandmeir

External interface with an i3D configurator on the website.

Thanks to the changes implemented by i3D, Sandmeir-exclusiv Stahlbau has been able to improve its overall sales process by streamlining it from configuration to quoting. Handling times during the sales process were reduced by up to 60%, while the number of potential customers referred to their website via the i3D configurator has increased significantly. By working with i3D, Sandmeir made the following, among other things, easier in their day-to-day operations:

  • Clarity of the product structure and its 3d configuration
  • Automatic project creation – instantly!
  • Seamless transfer of projects to another vendor/user
  • Clearer calculation of prices and faster quotes.
  • Easy data transfer to CNC manufacturing systems
  • Optimisation of materials -> minimising waste and easier collection process

”We are very happy with our current i3D solution and look forward to expanding our current partnership by adding functionality and digitizing new products with i3D as soon as they are ready for mass production.”

More Information:
Peter Sandmeir
Founder
https://sandmeir.de/
i3D – Sandmeir – 3D-Configurator
i3D - Sandmeir - 3D-Configurator

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