Autonomous DFM with engineering oversight
Steam inspects geometry on upload, running wall thickness, powder escape, and build orientation checks while our manufacturing engineers annotate critical calls before release.
Forge Labs Steam Quote Workspace
Production-ready quotes with DFM intelligence
Upload CAD files, watch manufacturability analysis stream in real time, and move from evaluation to approved order inside a secure, collaborative workspace built for industrial additive manufacturing.
DFM analysis
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Live quote intelligence
Pricing, DFM, and approvals in one thread
Why teams choose Steam
Built for engineers, trusted by procurement, ready for production
Steam unifies manufacturability intelligence, pricing accuracy, and production orchestration so cross-functional teams can move from quote to delivery without switching tools or losing context.
Pricing engine built for production scale
Every quote uses live machine availability, material lots, and labor models to produce purchasing-ready pricing-no spreadsheets or guesswork.
Live quote workspace for teams
Invite teammates into the same workspace, track revisions, and capture decisions with an audit-ready thread that follows the order into production.
How quoting works
From CAD upload to approved quote in four connected stages
Every workflow step captures the data your program needs. No copy-paste handoffs, no waiting on manual follow-ups. Scroll through the stages to see how Steam keeps quoting and production aligned.
Upload raw CADSecure intake keeps native STEP, STL, and 3MF files version-controlled inside Steam.
Collaboration built in
Keep engineering, procurement, and quality on the same page
The quote workspace is a shared source of truth. Invite teammates, capture decisions, and carry every annotation into the manufacturing record so nothing is lost between approval and shipment.
Shared quote reviews
Stakeholders review DFM findings, chat with engineers, and lock decisions without exporting screenshots or spreadsheets.
Role-based controls
Granular permissions let purchasing issue POs while engineering maintains control over revisions, tolerances, and approvals.
Audit-ready history
Every comment, file revision, and configuration change stays tied to the quote and carries through to the production record.
Operations intelligence
Steam's backend orchestrates the entire production lifecycle with live event streaming that surfaces machine telemetry, build completion, and quality gates as they happen. Document automation ensures inspection photos, FAIR/PPAP packages, and certifications attach automatically as runs clear quality, while horizontally scaling DFM workers deliver nearly instant analysis even for large assemblies.
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Platform performance
Built for speed without sacrificing precision
Steam's distributed architecture delivers production-ready DFM analysis in seconds while maintaining the precision required for mission-critical manufacturing programs.
Horizontally scaling DFM
Analysis engine automatically scales compute resources during peak demand. Upload one part or one thousand and each receives dedicated processing power with nearly instant results.
Real-time event streaming
Live updates flow directly to your browser as processing completes. Watch dimensions appear, DFM analysis progress, and pricing calculate without refreshing the page.
Intelligent data reuse
Every analysis is stored once and reused intelligently. Switch technologies or materials and results are instantly reinterpreted.
See Steam in action
Watch the quote workspace deliver DFM in real time
Walk through the Steam experience from upload through manufacturability analysis and configuration, and see how live pricing and collaboration stay synchronized.
Related resources
Learn more about design, technologies, and manufacturing
Explore our comprehensive guides and resources to make better design decisions, understand manufacturing processes, and optimize your parts for production.
Design guidelines
Technology-specific rules to improve manufacturability before you upload.
Industry applications
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Manufacturing insights
Process, cost, and quality deep dives for faster quoting and release decisions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about quoting speed, collaboration, supported technologies, and production handoff.
How fast will I see pricing and DFM results?
DFM analysis completes in seconds thanks to Steam's distributed analysis engine. Complex assemblies automatically spin up additional compute resources, ensuring nearly instant results regardless of geometry complexity.
Can I collaborate with my team inside the quote?
Yes. Invite teammates directly into the quote workspace to review manufacturability notes, request changes, or approve revisions. Every interaction is logged for full traceability and audit readiness aligned with our ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
Which manufacturing technologies and materials are supported?
Steam currently supports SLS, MJF, DMLS, SLA, FDM across aerospace, medical, and industrial-grade materials with finishing and inspection options built in. Explore our complete material guide or compare technologies in our technology guide.
What happens after I submit an order?
The same digital plan that priced your parts orchestrates production. Machine scheduling, technician instructions, quality checks, and logistics updates all feed back into your dashboard until delivery. Learn more about our end-to-end manufacturing process.
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