Industry · Advanced Engineering
When the design is still moving,
the build record keeps up.
DynamxMFG tracks prototype and low rate production work where the drawing changes mid-build. Revisions sit on the job, hours and material are booked as they are spent, and every build carries the version it was made to.
Sound familiar?
Engineering change is the normal state
In engineering led manufacturing the design does not settle before production starts. Builds run to a revision that may be superseded next week, and the cost of finding out late lands on the job.
Builds running to old revisions
A drawing is issued, changed, then changed again. Parts get made to a superseded version, and the mistake only surfaces at assembly or on the test rig.
Prototype cost nobody captures
Rework, trial fits and one-off fixtures absorb hours that never reach a job number. The real cost of the build stays an estimate, so the next quote is one too.
One-offs planned like repeat work
A first article and a tenth build take very different time. Planning from standard times puts the promise date somewhere it was never going to land.
Side by side
Spreadsheets and generic tools vs DynamxMFG
Generic tools assume a settled design and a repeat routing, which is the one thing an engineering led build never has.
| DynamxMFG | Spreadsheets and generic tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Design revisions | Each build tied to the revision it was made to | Drawing folders and a shout across the office |
| Change during a build | BOM and routing amended after release, cost follows | New paperwork, old parts, hours nobody records |
| Prototype job cost | Hours, material and rework booked against the build | Worked out afterwards, if it is worked out |
| One-off planning | Routings built per job, scheduled on real capacity | Standard times applied to work that has none |
| Learning between builds | Actuals from the last build inform the next quote | Knowledge sits with whoever happened to run it |
What you get
Everything an engineering led shop needs. Nothing it does not.
DynamxMFG is built around work where the design is still moving, from first article and trial build through to low rate production.
Works Orders per Build
Every build runs on its own works order, with its own bill of materials and routing, tied to the drawing revision it was released against. When the design moves on, earlier builds keep the version they were made to, so a test result can be traced back to what was actually built.
Replaces: Drawing folders, build spreadsheets, verbal revision updates
Engineering Change in Flight
Items can be added, removed or substituted on a works order after release, and stages can be changed while the job is running. Parts already made stay recorded against the earlier revision, so you can see which builds carry which configuration without rebuilding the history by hand.
Replaces: Reissued job packs, marked up drawings, change notes by email
Cost per Prototype Build
Hours are booked at the operation and material is issued at the point of use, so cost lands on the build as it is spent. Rework and scrap are recorded against the job rather than lost in the general run, which is what turns a prototype programme into a price you can stand behind.
Replaces: After the fact cost estimates, paper timesheets, guessed quotes
Planning Low Rate Production
Machines, cells and test rigs are set up as work centres with their own capacity and shift patterns. First articles, trial builds and repeat units are scheduled against the same resource, so an engineering job does not quietly consume capacity a production order was promised.
Replaces: Wall planners, capacity spreadsheets, daily priority meetings
Revision control
Knowing what you built, and which revision you built it to
A test result is only worth what you know about the build behind it. Every job carries the revision it was released against, the parts issued to it, the people who worked on it and the changes made along the way.
That same record is the costing record. Hours and material land on the job as they are spent, so by the time a design settles you have real numbers from every build, and a low volume price based on evidence rather than an educated guess.
- Every build tied to its drawing revision
- Changes recorded against the job as they happen
- Real cost per build, not an estimate
The numbers
What manufacturers get from DynamxMFG
built-in reports, from live production data
from kick-off to running on the floor
more production capacity at GMC
on-time delivery at CPL
Rated 4.1/5 on Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice. Our ratings come from public review platforms, not testimonials we picked ourselves.
Getting started
Live in 90 days, not 18 months
We handle the implementation. Your team stays focused on production. Here is what your first 90 days look like.
Establish visibility and a trusted baseline
The first month replaces spreadsheet chaos and guesswork with a single source of live production data.
Regain control and remove obvious waste
With live data in place, your team shifts from reactive firefighting to data-driven action.
Prove the ROI and prepare to scale
The final phase turns your operational improvements into financial evidence.
Customers
What manufacturers say about DynamxMFG
“DynamxMFG is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking to digitise operations without being overwhelmed by complexity.”
“As GMC has grown, it had become harder for me to have such a keen view on components to see if those parts were profitable or not. DynamxMFG enabled us to monitor the machine time and see whether we are making a profit or a loss on each component.”
“The ability to dynamically modify BOMs after release, adding or removing items from work orders, scrapping and reworking parts, has been the single biggest improvement for our business.”
“We chose the system over competitors because of its ease of use, strong customer support and friendly delivery team. So far, everything has matched what was promised.”
“With DynamxMFG, all our production processes are tracked and the relevant data is captured. This increases our control over the business and helps us identify more opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality.”
“Our experience has been positive, and it was definitely worth switching. The support we have received has been extremely helpful. My favourite feature is the integration and automation capabilities.”
Questions
What advanced engineering manufacturers ask us
Can it cope with a design that keeps changing?
Yes. Bills of materials and routings can be modified after a works order has been released, so a change during the build does not mean scrapping the paperwork and starting again. Parts already made stay recorded against the revision they were built to, and the cost of the change lands on the job.
How do we know which revision a build was made to?
The works order carries the revision it was released against, and every operation booked on it inherits that link. When a later build runs to a new revision, the earlier record does not change. Comparing two builds becomes a matter of reading the jobs rather than reconstructing history from drawing folders.
Does it suit one-off and small batch work?
Yes. Routings are built per job rather than pulled from a fixed standard, so a first article can carry the extra inspection and trial stages that a repeat build does not need. Jobs are scheduled against real capacity, which matters when a prototype and a production order want the same machine.
Can we see the true cost of a prototype?
Hours are booked at the operation and material is issued to the job at the point of use, including rework and scrap. That gives you a real cost for each build rather than an estimate, and after a few builds you have the evidence to quote low rate production properly.
How long until we are live?
Ninety days. We configure work centres, routings and the data you capture around the way your engineering and production teams already work. Most advanced engineering firms start with one programme or one cell, then extend across the rest of the shop once the team is settled on the tracking.
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Go deeper
Where to read next on job tracking, traceability and planning for advanced engineering work.
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