How is Xometry's AI Workcenter App Aiding Manufacturing?

Xometry has broadened its offering of AI-powered tools for procurement and production with the launch of a mobile application for its network of manufacturing partners.

Xometry provides resources for manufacturers to support business growth and aims to streamline the procurement process for buyers by using real-time data on pricing and lead times.

The introduction of the Workcenter Mobile App extends Xometry’s suite of AI-powered tools to users on the go. It grants suppliers full access to job offers, task flows and operational performance metrics.

This connectivity allows them to manage important activities directly from the shop floor or while in the field, keeping them linked to jobs and customers from any location.

The app is a mobile version of Workcenter Xometry’s proprietary quote-to-cash system, which was launched in 2022 as part of its cloud platform.

Enhancing shop floor efficiency

The mobile application is set to enhance accessibility to the Workcenter platform, which is already in use across Xometry's supplier network.

By placing its functions into the hands of users, it provides tools that simplify order management, communication and data tracking in real time.

This removes the need for suppliers to leave the shop floor to manage business operations.

"Xometry’s Workcenter Mobile is changing the game for suppliers in our partner network, who no longer have to step away from the shop floor to keep their businesses moving," explains Vaidy Raghavan, Chief Technology Officer at Xometry.

"The app makes the Workcenter platform more accessible and ensures partners can stay on top of high-value opportunities. By giving them seamless access to the information they need – without distractions – we help them run their businesses more efficiently and deliver fast, high-quality service to their customers."

Integrated quote-to-cash functionality

Xometry's marketplace serves to connect buyers with a global network of custom manufacturers while also supporting these suppliers with digital tools and services.

The Workcenter platform is central to helping partners streamline their operations, manage quotes, monitor job performance and secure cash flow.

Workcenter Mobile expands on this by providing full access from a smartphone, allowing suppliers to run key aspects of their business while on the move.

Key features of the mobile application include:

• Job and task management, where suppliers can track jobs, update task status and stay informed on project requirements without leaving production areas
• Real-time notifications, which use push alerts to help users respond quickly to new job order changes and messages
• Integrated data capture, allowing photo signatures and real-time updates to be uploaded directly through the app
• Direct support access, which ensures partners remain connected to Xometry’s support teams when away from their desks

Brian Lahoud, President at Axion Labs and a member of the Xometry partner network, adds: "The Job Board and Job Management pages are incredibly useful, and the Workcenter Mobile’s clean, fast UI makes it easy to stay on top of everything I need to manage."

Supporting digital procurement and growth

Xometry’s platform combines its AI-powered marketplace, the Thomas industrial sourcing platform and a suite of cloud-based services.

These tools contribute to the digitisation of the manufacturing sector.

For buyers, this can mean faster supplier responses, better communication and improved delivery reliability. For suppliers, mobile access could translate into quicker decisions, fewer delays and more effective use of time during busy production cycles.

As manufacturing teams increasingly adopt mobile-first tools, platforms like Workcenter Mobile could become integral to daily operations.

The application offers procurement and production teams an integrated solution that works to simplify complex workflows.

Xometry's approach reflects a broader trend towards digital procurement, where speed, transparency and flexibility are key factors in shaping supplier relationships.

By delivering its quote-to-cash functionality in a mobile format, Xometry reinforces its position in supporting both buyers and suppliers, enabling smarter sourcing and faster operations.