DigiKey has introduced an innovative Custom Enclosure Configurator, revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers procure modified electronic enclosures. This digital tool enables customers to personalize standard enclosures with precise modifications while receiving instant pricing estimates, significantly streamlining the procurement process for customized solutions.
Streamlined Customization Process
The web-based configurator allows users to upload technical drawings specifying their required modifications to eligible stock enclosures. Customers can select from various customization options including cutouts, holes, and material variations, with the system generating immediate cost calculations before order confirmation. This transparent pricing model eliminates traditional quotation delays while maintaining design flexibility for critical enclosure modifications.
Rapid Prototyping Capabilities
DigiKey guarantees:
- Sample delivery within 15 business days
- Exact adherence to submitted design specifications
- Multiple material options including metals and polymers
- Precision machining of all requested cutouts and apertures
The service bridges the gap between off-the-shelf availability and fully custom fabrication, offering engineered solutions without typical lead time penalties.
Supporting Design Innovation
By democratizing access to customized enclosures, DigiKey empowers:
- Hardware startups needing rapid prototyping
- Engineers requiring last-minute design changes
- Manufacturers scaling production with modified standard parts
The configurator’s intuitive interface requires no specialized CAD expertise, making professional enclosure customization accessible to technical professionals across industries.
Transforming Component Procurement
This digital customization platform represents DigiKey’s continued expansion into value-added services beyond traditional distribution. The enclosure configurator demonstrates how e-commerce solutions can evolve to meet engineers’ needs for both standardization and customization in electronic packaging solutions.
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