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Quotation Agent
Estimate part and tool prices in minutes
The Quotation Agent analyses 3D CAD data and technical specifications and produces a structured price and lead-time estimate for injection-moulded parts and injection moulds.
request a demoInputs
- Datastep · pdf · xlsx
- MaterialPA6 GF30
- Annual volume250,000
- Cavities2
Detected features (CAD)
- Dimensions124 × 39 × 38 mm
- Undercuts & slides✓
- Draw direction✓
Main cost components
Lead-time indication: 6 weeks · Estimate as a basis for decisions
What is the Quotation Agent?
An OEM sends a request for quotation. Your cost engineering team is fully booked. The question is not whether you want to respond – it is whether you can respond in time.
The TOOLPLACE Quotation Agent processes 3D CAD data and technical specifications and turns them into a structured price and lead-time estimate – for injection-moulded parts and injection moulds.
The result is a first costing baseline within minutes: clearly broken down into its main cost components, calculated with your own hourly and purchasing rates, and with assumptions made visible wherever information is missing.
Your specialists review and refine where it matters – instead of costing every request from scratch.
From request to cost breakdown
- Step 1
Analysis
CAD data and specifications are evaluated automatically: dimensions, volume, projected area, draw direction, undercuts and slide positions.
- Step 2
Costing
Based on your own hourly and purchasing rates, including sourcing from low-cost countries. Detected values can be adjusted – for example to calculate variants.
- Step 3
Cost breakdown
Price and lead-time estimate broken down into main cost components, plus tool concept, tool size and weight – ready to export.
Specifications do not need a particular format – even long free text is processed. Missing information is flagged.
Two modules for your costing
Injection Moulding Costing Module
Automated piece-price estimation for injection-moulded parts – a fast basis for your customer quotation.
- Piece-price estimate based on CAD data and specification
- Takes material, annual volume and number of cavities into account
- Breakdown into main cost components
- Comparison of several variants and scenarios
- Input STEP / IGES, specification
- Result Piece-price estimate
- For Sales, cost engineering
Tool Costing Module
Precise cost estimation for injection moulds – without having to send every request to external toolmakers first.
- Tool price benchmark with a structured cost overview
- Tool size, weight and an initial tool concept
- Lead-time indication
- Your own hourly and purchasing rates, including low-cost-country sourcing
- Input STEP / IGES, specification
- Result Tool price benchmark, lead time
- For Cost engineering, purchasing, toolmaking
Your benefits with the Quotation Agent
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Respond sooner
A first assessment within minutes – and feedback to your customer the same day.
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Use expertise where it counts
Take load off sales, cost engineering and purchasing – your specialists focus on the projects that really need them.
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Build on experience
Similar projects are found automatically in your project database, provided your data is connected.
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Cost consistently
Your own rates, prices and variants – applied by the same rules across all sites.
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Decide with transparency
Cost drivers, assumptions and missing information are visible and can be adjusted by your experts.
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Protected data
GDPR-compliant processing, hosting in Germany and separate customer data rooms.
Put expert time where it counts.
TOOLPLACE automates the first assessment of a request. Your specialists focus on the projects that really need them – and your customers get a reliable answer sooner.
request a demoFrequently asked questions about the Quotation Agent
What data does the Quotation Agent need?
3D CAD data in STEP or IGES format plus the technical specification. The specification does not need a particular format – even long free text is processed. Missing information is flagged.
How reliable is the estimate?
The Quotation Agent delivers a structured first costing baseline with a benchmark price and a breakdown into main cost components. Assumptions are visible and can be adjusted. Technical review and refinement remain with your experts.
Can I calculate with my own hourly and purchasing rates?
Yes. Costing is based on your own hourly and purchasing rates, including sourcing from low-cost countries. This lets you calculate consistently across all your sites.
Can historical projects be included?
Yes. If you connect your project data, the Quotation Agent automatically finds similar projects and uses them for comparison.
How is my CAD data protected?
Data is processed in compliance with the GDPR and hosted in Germany, with role-based access and separate customer data rooms.
What does the Quotation Agent cost?
The price depends on the scope, for example on the modules you use. Get in touch – we will discuss your requirements and prepare a quotation.
Try TOOLPLACE with your own project
We cost one of your current requests live together with you – CAD data and a specification are all we need. The presentation takes place online or at your site.
- Demo with your own part
- Personal presentation, online or on site
- Response within one working day