APTUS DesignWorks Accelerates Innovation with Altimade

APTUS DesignWorks Inc. is a product development and machine design services provider based in Maryville, Tennessee. Established in 2007 as a small service company by founder Ben Nibali, the company has grown continuously and built a reputation for quality and professionalism. This growth led them to expand into a larger building with more employees. Despite their size, they have managed to establish a competitive advantage in their field through their use of advanced tools and software, such as Altimade.

APTUS DesignWorks Inc., a product development and machine design services provider based in Maryville, Tennessee, was facing challenges in accelerating project times and delivering quality service to their customers faster than their competitors. Despite their best agile practices, collaboration tools, and in-house iterative processes, they realized they needed external resources to provide them with substantial advantages in terms of price and lead time. The company was also struggling with the manufacturing approval phase and product launch, which was slower than desired. Before Altimade, they used to order the bare boards and components separately to produce a prototype, which was either assembled in-house or outsourced to a third party. Both methods required considerable time and resources.

APTUS decided to use Altimade, a supply chain intelligence provider, to help them overcome their challenges. Altimade provided them with the ability to quickly replace parts based on stock availability, which helped them save time and money. The software tools provided by Altimade allowed APTUS to move from the manufacturing approval phase into product launch faster than ever before. The first time they used Altimade, they were impressed with the ease of use and intuitive flow. They just clicked a few buttons, and all the parts showed up at Altimade facility, where they were also assembled, making the process faster than usual. After a successful first run with Altimade, APTUS was very satisfied with the project’s output, which came out much cheaper and with better quality than their previous methods.

• The implementation of Altimade has brought about significant operational improvements for APTUS DesignWorks. The ease of use and intuitive flow of the software have streamlined their production process, making it faster and more efficient. The ability to quickly replace parts based on stock availability has also enhanced their operational agility. Furthermore, the cost savings achieved through the use of Altimade have allowed them to invest more in other areas of their business. Overall, the use of Altimade has enabled APTUS to deliver quality service to their customers faster than their competitors, thereby strengthening their market position.

• Significant reduction in lead time for product launch

• Substantial cost savings in the production process

• Increased speed in the replacement of parts based on stock availability