FabFlow Blog

No fluff. Just practical advice for running a modern fabrication shop — from quoting to the shop floor.

Quoting • AI

How AI is Changing Fabrication Quoting in 2026

AI isn't replacing estimators — it's giving them superpowers. Here's how shops are using AI to cut quote turnaround from days to hours while improving accuracy, and where the technology actually delivers vs. where it still falls short.

July 19, 2026 7 min read
Operations • ROI

When to Switch Your Fab Shop from Spreadsheets to MRP Software

Spreadsheets work — until they don't. We break down the real costs of staying on Excel vs. moving to MRP, with concrete numbers on when the switch pays for itself and how to time it right.

July 19, 2026 8 min read
Shop Floor • Adoption

Why Your Shop Floor Needs a Kiosk (Not a Whiteboard)

The whiteboard has been the shop floor's command center for decades — but it can't track WIP in real time, flag bottlenecks, or survive a shift change. Here's why shops are replacing dry-erase markers with touchscreen kiosks and seeing adoption rates that surprise everyone.

July 19, 2026 7 min read