How Digital Design Warehousing Reduces Downtime and Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in AM

In an era where agility, speed, and traceability are more important than ever, relying on physical inventories and disconnected file systems can be a costly risk.

That’s why leading manufacturers are turning to digital inventory solutions - and why Authentise’s Digital Design Warehouse is at the heart of scalable additive manufacturing operations.

What Is a Digital Design Warehouse?

A digital design warehouse is a secure, centralised platform to store, manage, and distribute part files - complete with context, metadata, and access control.

But it’s not just a file folder. It’s a smart layer that turns CAD data into production-ready assets, enabling on-demand manufacturing at any location.

Why Traditional Inventory Doesn’t Work for AM

In additive manufacturing (AM), the part isn't the only thing that matters - the data behind the part is just as critical.

Yet many companies still struggle with:

• Searching for the latest file version

• Duplicated or corrupted geometry

• Lack of build prep instructions

• No link between design and production history

Physical parts take up space. Poorly managed digital files take up time - and introduce risk.

What Makes Authentise’s Approach Different?

The Authentise Digital Design Warehouse goes beyond basic file storage. It connects design data directly to production workflows via the aMES platform - making sure your digital inventory is:

• ✅ Searchable

• ✅ Traceable

• ✅ Controlled

• ✅ Instantly usable

Each design asset can include:

• 📄 Version-controlled files (STLs, build instructions, testing data)

• 🔗 Linkage to approved material batches, machines, or users

• 🛠 Build prep settings for repeatable success

• 🧾 Associated production records and certificates

This means no more guesswork. No more missing context. Just ready-to-run parts whenever and wherever you need them.

From Part Files to Resilient Supply Chains

Storing parts digitally means you don’t have to keep thousands of spare parts on physical shelves. Instead, you can manufacture parts on demand, closer to the point of need.

This supports:

• 📉 Lower storage and transport costs

• 🕒 Reduced lead times and downtime

• 🌍 Localised production models

• 🧯 Emergency response without emergency logistics

As Authentise CEO Andre Wegner said:

"Digital inventory is the key to unlocking truly agile manufacturing - and Authentise makes that inventory intelligent."

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👉 Connecting Data Across the AM Workflow: Streamline, Trace and Scale in 2025

Ready to Future-Proof Your Inventory?

If you’re still managing part files in shared drives or relying on static spreadsheets to track design data, it’s time to move forward.

Authentise’s Digital Design Warehouse gives you the tools to:

• Store parts with production context

• Enable on-demand manufacturing

• Scale your AM program without scaling your risk

👉 Schedule a demo to see how digital inventory can work for your operations. Book your session