Foam Insert Quoting Software | RFQ to Priced Quote in Minutes

Alex-IO

Quoting · Layout · CAD

Automated Quoting Assistant

EMAIL → QUOTE → LAYOUT → CAD

Pricing, cavity layout, layered sets, and CAD-ready outputs—one connected workflow that starts with just a single email.

Send a normal RFQ email (size, quantity, material, and any cavities).

Get an automated first response with specs + pricing and a link to the interactive quote.

Build the layout: layers, cavities, previews — all tied to the quote.

Export per-layer DXF/STEP for engineering and vendors.

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FIRST RESPONSE (SAMPLE)

auto-reply

Subject: Foam quote {#} — specs + pricing + next steps

We pulled the key specs from your email, priced the foam set, and generated an interactive quote. If anything looks off, reply with a correction and we’ll update it.

Open quote

Edit layout

Export CAD

One flow across customer view, previews, and admin visibility.

EXAMPLE INPUT

copy/paste into an email

EXAMPLE INPUT

A clean quote request (fastest turnaround)

Copy/paste this structure into your first email so Alex-IO can price and build the layout with minimal back-and-forth.

Email-ready

INCLUDE THESE

Outside size (L×W×H, inches)
Quantity to quote
Foam family (PE, EPE, or PU)
Density (e.g., 1.7 lb)
Number of cavities / pockets (if any)
Cavity sizes (L×W×Depth, or Ødiameter×depth for round)

COPY / PASTE

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Outside size: 18x12x3 in Quantity: 250 Foam family: EPE Density: 1.7 lb Cavities: 2 Cavity sizes: Ø6x1, 3x3x1

Tip: If you need a tight fit into a carton/mailer, mention any clearance requirements.

Email-first workflow

Starts in the inbox, then jumps straight into a real quote and layout—no back-and-forth chaos.

Manufacturing intent built-in

Layers, cavity geometry, and previews are first-class—designed for how foam actually gets cut.

Per-layer CAD outputs

DXF/STEP exports per layer so engineering and vendors get exactly what they need.

THE SYSTEM

Everything stays connected.

Quotes, layouts, previews, CAD, and admin visibility — designed to feel like one unified toolchain.

CAD output: DXF/STEP for engineering + vendors.

Admin tools: materials, pricing, curves, integrations.

Layout editor: layers · cavity tools · manufacturing intent.

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