CPQ software for metal and glass systems manufacturers

Implementation timeline depends on product complexity and existing data quality. For glass railing systems with 2-3 standard product families, setup typically takes 8-12 weeks from kickoff to launch. This includes parametric model development, pricing logic configuration, hardware compatibility rules, ERP integration setup, and team training. For curtain wall or structural glazing systems with more complex engineering rules, setup takes 10-14 weeks. The critical path is defining compatibility matrices between frame profiles, glass specifications, post spacing rules, and hardware mounting constraints. If your product data is well-organized in spreadsheets or existing PIM, this accelerates setup. If product data is fragmented across engineering drawings and tribal knowledge, discovery and data structuring add 2-4 weeks. Most manufacturers see first self-service orders within 3months of starting implementation.

Yes. Wabric integrates with SAP, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, and Directo. When a configuration is confirmed, Wabric transmits the complete Bill of Materials, customer information, delivery requirements, and production specifications directly to your ERP. For SAP, Wabric creates sales orders with material master data and routing information. For Odoo, it generates manufacturing orders with component BOMs and work center assignments. For CAM systems, Wabric outputs DXF and DWG files compatible with CNC routers, laser cutters, and waterjet systems used in metal and glass fabrication. The integration eliminates manual order transcription from quote documents into production systems, reducing order entry errors and accelerating production scheduling. If you use a different ERP or CAM system, Wabric's API allows custom integration development.

Product complexity is why Wabric CPQ and PIM exists. Glass railings, curtain walls, and structural glazing systems involve dozens of interdependent variables including span dimensions, glass thickness, post spacing, frame material, hardware load ratings, wind load calculations, and mounting constraints. Spreadsheet-based quoting breaks under this complexity, causing specification errors and long quote cycles. Wabric's parametric model encodes your engineering rules as executable logic. When a user adjusts span length, the system recalculates required glass thickness, validates post spacing, checks hardware load capacity, and updates pricing simultaneously. The configurator prevents invalid combinations before quote generation. If your products include custom engineered components outside standard parametric ranges, Wabric supports hybrid workflows where standard configurations run self-service while complex custom projects trigger manual engineering review. Most manufacturers find 80-90% of orders fit within parametric boundaries, freeing engineering capacity for genuinely custom work.

Wabric configurators are designed for end customers to use without training, which means your sales team and distributors learn quickly. Initial training takes 2-3 hours covering product configuration workflow, pricing logic, BOM generation, and production file outputs. Most sales reps are quoting independently within their first week. The bigger training need is shifting sales behavior from quote-generator to consultant, since 80-90% of standard orders no longer require sales involvement. We help sales teams reposition around complex custom projects, specification support for architects, and high-value account management rather than routine quote generation.

Yes. Wabric's parametric model encodes material-specific properties for aluminum, steel, and stainless steel frame systems including thermal expansion coefficients, corrosion resistance ratings, load-bearing capacities, and finish options. When a user selects a frame material, the system applies material-specific compatibility rules. For aluminum frames, the configurator validates anodized or powder-coated finish options, checks thermal break requirements for insulated systems, and applies aluminum-specific fastener types. For steel frames, it validates hot-dip galvanized or painted finishes, applies higher load-bearing capacity for equivalent frame dimensions, and enforces corrosion protection requirements for exterior applications. For stainless steel, it validates grade specifications (304, 316), applies marine-grade requirements for coastal installations, and prices accordingly. The system prevents invalid combinations such as specifying aluminum fasteners with steel frames (galvanic corrosion risk) or omitting corrosion protection for exterior steel installations.

When a configuration is confirmed, Wabric generates production-ready files that feed directly into factory equipment. For CNC cutting and frame fabrication, the system outputs DXF and DWG files containing frame profile cutting dimensions, miter angles, hole positions for mounting brackets, and post lengths with tolerances. For glass cutting operations, it generates cut lists with exact glass dimensions, edge treatment specifications (polished, seamed, chamfered), hole positions for hardware mounting, and notch details for corner assemblies. For waterjet and laser cutting, it outputs vector paths optimized for material type and thickness. For hardware assembly, it outputs assembly drawings showing mounting bracket positions, post anchoring details, handrail attachment points, and infill panel installation sequences. For installation teams, it generates PDF installation drawings with overall dimensions, mounting point locations, anchor bolt specifications, and hardware torque requirements. All files use industry-standard formats compatible with common CAM software used in metal and glass fabrication.

Wabric encodes compatibility rules between glass specifications, frame materials, hardware components, and installation constraints. The system validates that glass thickness is adequate for span dimensions and load requirements, post spacing does not exceed structural limits for selected glass thickness, frame material is compatible with mounting surface and environment (interior, exterior, marine), hardware load ratings support glass weight and lateral forces, mounting bracket types match frame profile geometry and substrate material, and infill panel dimensions fit within frame openings with proper edge clearances. When a user attempts an invalid configuration such as specifying insufficient glass thickness for a wide span, or selecting indoor-rated hardware for an exterior balcony, the configurator blocks the selection and explains the constraint. This prevents specification errors that cause installation failures, structural deficiencies, or building code violations. The validation rules are based on your engineering standards and building code requirements, ensuring every configuration that reaches production is manufacturable and compliant.