How Meca Mould AG saves over 450 hours a year thanks to Imnoo
and catapults its calculations into the digital age
The digital pioneer in CNC manufacturing – man and machine in harmony
Managing Director Jan Ammann stands for quality, speed, and reliability – values that distinguish Meca Mould and fit perfectly with Imnoo.
Since 1994, Meca Mould AG from Dotzigen has been a high-precision manufacturing partner for demanding industries such as mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical and medical technology, the food industry, and the automotive sector.
With a team of six specialists, the company manufactures series parts, prototypes, complex milled and turned parts, and assemblies with impressive precision.
But despite state-of-the-art CNC technologies, one key area had remained analog for years: costing.
These components exemplify the wide range of parts that Meca Mould calculates with Imnoo – from high-precision aluminum milled parts to complex plastic components.
The starting point:
A manual process that consumed valuable resources
Before Imnoo, managing director Jan Ammann calculated quotes in the “traditional” way:
Estimate the runtime – estimate the material – write it down on paper – enter it in the ERP – file it away in a folder.
The consequences:
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Time-consuming: Manual calculation was slow and tedious.
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Expertise dependent on individual employees: Estimates were based on experience, not reproducible data.
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No structured post-calculation: Important information was lost in folders.
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Growing uncertainty about the accuracy of quotations.
“The folders piled up and post-calculation was virtually non-existent,” says Jan Ammann, describing the situation at the time.
The decision to go with Imnoo:
From paper to smart calculation with artificial intelligence
As a digital pioneer in CNC manufacturing, Meca Mould was looking for a solution that:
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Saves time
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Standardizes the quotation process
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Secures post-calculations digitally
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And at the same time enables accurate runtime calculations
With Imnoo, the company found exactly that and more.
The biggest WOW effect?
“The AI impressed me the most.” – Jan Ammann
Imnoo's artificial intelligence supports the Meca Mould AG team in particular with:
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automatic runtime calculation with artificial intelligence
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the 2D & 3D view of the workpieces, including recognition of all features
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the organized digital storage of all post-calculations
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automatic detection and comparison of similar parts
The integration:
A system that learns with the company
Meca Mould has been with Imnoo since the early days. The AI learned step by step with the company's real production data – a process that trained Imnoo's “Marvin” model precisely to the company's specific manufacturing processes.
Today, the artificial intelligence “Marvin” calculates around 85% of all components automatically.
The results – 450 hours of time saved per year
Thanks to Imnoo, Meca Mould AG has achieved measurable, sustainable improvements:
- 450 hours of time saved each year: AI-based calculation has enabled the company to achieve a massive boost in efficiency.
- Standardized post-calculations: All data is stored digitally, can be retrieved and evaluated.
- Fewer errors, greater precision: AI delivers reliable runtime forecasts and reduces estimation errors.
- Less dependence on individuals: Knowledge is stored in the system – not in people's heads.
- Faster response times to quotes = greater competitiveness: Imnoo strengthens Meca Mould in the highly competitive contract manufacturing market.
Customer statement:
Imnoo as an indispensable partner
"Imnoo has become an important partner. It is impossible to imagine our business without them.
Once the AI is set up, it is extremely valuable.
I would definitely recommend Imnoo. It simply saves an enormous amount of time."
Jan Ammann,
Managing Director,
Meca Mould AG
Conclusion:
A prime example of digital transformation in mechanical engineering
The success story of Meca Mould AG shows that
- artificial intelligence is not a topic for the future, but a tangible competitive advantage today.
- Imnoo makes calculations faster, more reproducible, and more profitable.
- With the right database, AI becomes an indispensable member of the team.
Meca Mould AG has consistently implemented the step toward digitalization and now benefits from greater efficiency, precision, and transparency throughout the entire quotation process.
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