5 Levers formary Uses to Reduce Thermoforming Costs

1. Design Support – Optimizing Costs Early in the Process

By integrating early into the design process—starting with the Design for Manufacturing principle - formary identifies and eliminates cost drivers in the initial development phase. Our expertise in thermoforming enables us to provide guidance on material selection, shape design, and tooling strategies to achieve an optimal cost-performance ratio.

We help select the best combination of material, stability, and tooling to lower thermoforming costs. Learn more about thermoformed part design in our Design Guide.

2. Reducing Thermoforming Costs Through Optimal Material Selection

Choosing the right material is crucial for cost optimization in plastic thermoforming. By analyzing material properties and their behavior during the thermoforming process, formary recommends materials that offer high formability while minimizing material consumption.

With formary’s configurator, you receive automated thermoplastic recommendations tailored to your project. These suggestions are verified by our experts, considering factors such as cost, availability, processability, and suitability for your product.

3. Lowering Thermoforming Costs with a User-Friendly Digital Platform

formary’s digital platform simplifies the procurement process for buyers, designers, and project managers. Through our guided configurator, you can configure and request the ideal thermoformed part in just a few clicks.

Customer Portal for Seamless Project Management

• Track the status of ongoing requests
• Modify specifications
• Place orders with a single click
• Monitor project progress, approvals, and communicate with project managers—all in one place

This ensures real-time project transparency, efficient request management, and cost savings. 

4. Automation & Supplier Matching – Saving Time and Costs

The right manufacturing equipment, in-stock materials, and expertise are key factors for cost-efficient processing. Our technology analyzes your project requirements in real-time and matches them with a broad network of qualified suppliers.

With our matching algorithm, we select the most suitable manufacturer from our certified supplier network across the DACH region. You typically receive an instant quote within 24 hours, allowing you to proceed with production immediately.

5. Cost Advantages Through Diversification & Supplier Network Distribution

Since the supply chain disruptions of 2022, companies have increasingly relied on multiple sourcing strategies to reduce dependency and mitigate supply risks. formary automates this diversification by distributing projects across a broad supplier network.

This ensures consistent quality and on-time delivery of thermoformed plastic parts—regardless of demand fluctuations.

Lowering Delivery Costs with formary – A Conclusion

By combining these five levers, formary significantly reduces thermoforming costs and enhances procurement efficiency. Our automated, reliable, and cost-effective solutions ensure high-quality results at competitive prices.

Need expert advice? Contact us via live chat, phone, or email for support with material selection and technical specifications.