Create Smarter Manufacturing Spaces with 3D Planning

Manufacturing facility managers face a critical challenge: optimizing space for maximum efficiency while minimizing costly mistakes. Incorrect equipment placement leads to production delays, manual planning drains resources, and getting stakeholder buy-in becomes a lengthy process.

Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software from Configure One Cloud features advanced 3D Floor Space Planning takes the enhanced visualization capabilities manufacturers already value and extends them into comprehensive facility planning. This platform transforms complex layout decisions into confident actions, streamlines the entire process – from initial design to final stakeholder approval – ensuring accurate equipment placement and optimal use of manufacturing space.

Beyond layout planning, Configure One Cloud brings together everything manufacturers need: Interactive 3D product visualization, precise automated quoting, and multi-currency pricing in a comprehensive CPQ platform that speeds up your sales cycle and eliminates costly errors.

Visualize Before You Commit

Investing in manufacturing equipment is a high-stakes decision. With significant costs, strict physical constraints, and long equipment lifetimes, buyers need absolute certainty before making their move.

As we’ve seen with basic 3D visualization, giving your customers the ability to configure and visualize products digitally already improves confidence and satisfaction. Configure One Cloud takes this to the next level through advanced floor space planning tools that eliminate uncertainty. Your facility comes to life with quick 2D layouts, immersive 3D models, and augmented reality (AR) capabilities that show exactly how new equipment fits into your existing space.

This precision in planning delivers immediate value as stakeholders gain confidence through accurate visual representations, sales teams eliminate hours of custom drafting, and manufacturers can validate their layout decisions before they make physical changes.

Real-Time Collaboration for Faster Decisions

Traditional facility planning often creates communication bottlenecks between departments. Configure One Cloud breaks down these barriers by enabling simultaneous collaboration. Plant managers can adjust layouts during live planning sessions; engineers can validate equipment specifications in real time; and decision-makers can review and approve changes without delay.

The impact on project timelines is significant. What once took weeks of back-and-forth conversations can now be accomplished in a single collaborative session. This acceleration in decision-making helps manufacturers stay agile in an increasingly competitive market.

Optimize Your Space with 3D Floor Space Planning

While basic CPQ visualization allows customers to see individual product configurations, the 3D Floor Space Planning feature from Configure One Cloud transforms these individual products into complete facility layouts. Plant managers can recreate their exact facility specifications digitally, then experiment with different equipment configurations. This digital playground allows teams to:

Technical Capabilities That Drive Results

The power of Configure One Cloud builds upon traditional visualization with advanced technical features, starting with real-time rendering that shows exactly how equipment fits within your space. As you place equipment, precise measurements and spacing calculations work alongside intelligent collision detection to prevent costly placement errors before they happen.

Take your planning further with augmented reality viewing options that let customers see exactly where equipment will sit in their actual space. Teams can create and compare multiple layouts side by side, testing different configurations until they find the perfect fit for their workflows.

The benefits extend beyond visualization. Each layout can be exported with complete documentation, making the approval process smoother and faster. This combination of precise planning tools and easy documentation helps buyers create more efficient, optimized workspaces while building confidence and consensus among stakeholders.

See These Features in Action

Real ROI from Better Planning

The impact of 3D floor space planning extends beyond improved visualization. Gartner reports that 75% of B2B buyers prefer a rep-free experience, with 80% of sales interactions expected to be digital by 2025. The 3D Floor Space Planning from Configure One Cloud aligns perfectly with this trend, delivering measurable benefits that align with the modern buyer:

Cut planning time in half with enhanced pre-order configuration processes
Reduce returns and change orders through accurate, real-time equipment visualization
Free up capital by moving to an on-demand manufacturing model instead of maintaining finished inventory
Maximize operational efficiency by testing different layout scenarios before purchase
Increase buyer confidence with interactive 3D visualization that shows exact equipment fit and spacing

The result? According to G2, 89% of buyers make purchasing decisions based on their sales experiences, regardless of price. When you provide this superior planning experience, manufacturers can streamline their operations while giving customers the self-service tools they demand.

From Product Visualization to Complete Facility Planning

As explored in our previous article on enhanced 3D visualization, the evolution of CPQ technology has transformed how manufacturers showcase individual products. Configure One Cloud now extends this capability from single-product visualization to complete facility planning, providing an end-to-end visual decision-making platform.

This progression from basic visualization to comprehensive spatial planning addresses the full spectrum of manufacturing challenges. While product-level visualization helps customers understand what they’re buying, floor space planning helps them understand where and how these products will function in their actual environment. This creates a continuous visual journey from initial product selection through final facility implementation.

By connecting product configuration directly to spatial planning, Configure One Cloud eliminates the traditional gap between product selection and facility integration. The same powerful visualization engine that renders individual products with precision now allows for complete facility mapping, creating a unified visual experience throughout the customer journey.

Advance Your Business with Configure One Cloud

Customers increasingly seek self-serve solutions and partners who deliver value beyond the product itself. Configure One Cloud meets this demand head-on, providing the visual configuration tools and 3D Floor Space Planning capabilities that modern manufacturers need.

Your facility’s efficiency depends on proper space utilization, but that’s just the beginning. Our platform helps you build trust with customers through highly efficient planning, accurate quoting, and the confidence to make quick decisions. From 2D and 3D visualizations to comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOMs), every feature is designed to streamline your manufacturing process and enhance customer experience.

Schedule consultation to see how Configure One Cloud can transform your facility planning process and drive tangible improvements in your operations.

Configure One Cloud sets manufacturers up for success by enabling customers to configure their specialty products on a user-friendly platform and customize them to their product needs. Customers can make selections to their unique specifications and needs, view a 2D and 3D visualization of their configuration, make changes, and review BOMs all on one platform.