Not sure on Solid Concepts and ATI, but the Eagle design site is no different than the 3D Systems FastTrack. Eagles site also charges by part, not build platform and requires the user to have knowledge of how we build SLA parts. This site is very useful to me when I need to find an outsource for overflow, but would not offer value to most engineers when quoting projects themselves.
Paul Bordner II
Laser Reproductions
501 Morrison Rd, Suite 101
Gahanna, OH 43230
p 614.470.6905
f 614.470.6907
m 614.206.0436
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Katz
To: Marshall Burns
Cc: List: Rapid prototyping
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: Your Quickparts.com Instant Quote
Although Quickparts was the first to do so, other folks are moving into the online quotation game. Solid Concepts is in advanced beta, but I'm not sure if it offers instant quotes. Eagle Design's brand new quoting engine does do instant quotes, but only for SLA. I've tried them both, they look pretty good. Does anyone know when ATI is finally going to finish their quoting engine?
Jeff Katz
President/CEO, ProtoMarket.com
559 W. Diversey Parkway, Ste. 304
Chicago, IL 60614
773-477-7374 x203
fax 477-6949
www.Protomarket.com
The Online Marketplace for Rapid Manufacturing
Fast, Free, and Secure
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@bart.lpt.fi]On Behalf Of Marshall Burns
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 1:38 AM
To: Quickparts.com Customer Advocate; QuickpartsD@connectpress.com
Cc: List: Rapid prototyping
Subject: Re: Your Quickparts.com Instant Quote
Let's try to keep away from blatant advertising, please, on this list, okay?
Thanks.
Best regards,
Marshall Burns
President, Ennex Corporation
Marshall@Ennex.com
Los Angeles, USA, (310) 397-1314
http://www.Ennex.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Quickparts.com Customer Advocate
To: QuickpartsD@connectpress.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 09:47
Subject: Your Quickparts.com Instant Quote
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