Digitalising the Additive Casting® Supply Chain
Enable Manufacturing is a UK-based company revolutionising metal manufacturing through its patented Additive Casting® process. This innovative technique uses 3D-printed moulds to produce high-quality metal parts without the constraints of traditional tooling. The process allows for the manufacturing of complex parts, from prototypes to large-scale production.
nable’s supply chain was intricate, involving multiple suppliers for pattern printing, foundry services, manual processing, and delivery. No existing software solution met their unique needs for configuring a custom supply chain for each order. To streamline operations, Enable needed a bespoke supply chain management system to support the Additive Casting® process.
The Curve collaborated with Enable Manufacturing to design and implement EnableChain®, a custom-built digital supply chain platform that tracks jobs from order to invoice. Following a discovery workshop, The Curve conducted a market assessment and confirmed that no off-the-shelf solutions could meet Enable’s needs.
EnableChain® provides:
Supplier integration – Suppliers receive proactive updates on part progress and can integrate via API for seamless workflow management.
Full transparency and tracking – Clients can monitor order progress and receive notifications.
Custom supply chain configuration – Every order is unique, requiring tailored supplier arrangements based on material, part size, and additional processing needs.
With EnableChain®, Enable Manufacturing has transformed its operations, significantly reducing lead times and improving supply chain efficiency. The software enables faster and more precise metal part production while enhancing communication between clients and suppliers.
Project Results
Reduced lead times and improved supply chain efficiency
Faster and more precise production of materials in the supply chain
Enhanced communication between suppliers and clients
Their Thoughts
Anya Stolte – Head of Marketing, Enable Manufacturing
“We believe that by combining our Additive Casting® service with our new EnableChain tracking software, we have now set a solid foundation to bring on-demand digital manufacturing to the metal parts market and we are excited to now be offering an improved customer and supplier experience across the Enable network.”