Email
Inbox intake
Reads the customer email thread, keeps the context, and starts the process from the source.
AI engineering agent
NEXIS® turns inquiry chaos into structured work
NEXIS® reads technical inquiries from Gmail, pulls out the relevant engineering data, highlights what is missing, prepares materials for downstream technical work and quotation prep, and drafts the customer response for review.
- Gmail inquiry intakeRead technical requests and attachments from the inbox before manual copy-paste starts.
- Structured engineering dataTurn unstructured emails into reviewable inquiry records, assumptions, and risks.
- Quote + response draft preparationPrepare materials for downstream technical work, quotation prep, and a reply draft for human review.
The problem
Technical inquiries arrive as messy email threads
Before a quote can be created, teams usually need to inspect attachments, extract dimensions, identify missing fields, and turn the email thread into something the rest of the process can trust.
What slows the team down
- Emails arrive with incomplete drawings or ambiguous sketches.
- Key fields such as material grade, quantity, and finish are often missing.
- Relevant data gets copied between inboxes, spreadsheets, and internal notes.
What NEXIS® changes
- It converts the inquiry into a reviewable structured record.
- It highlights missing information before the team starts quoting.
- It keeps the handoff between email, engineering, and response drafting consistent.
The solution
NEXIS® prepares the work before the human decision
The platform does not try to remove engineering judgment. It prepares the data, flags uncertainty, and gives the team a clean handoff.
NEXIS® sits between Gmail and the internal process. It reads the inquiry, structures the context, and prepares the information needed for engineering review, pricing, and customer communication.
The output is intentionally reviewable: a clear inquiry record, file metadata, process events, and a draft response the team can edit before sending.
Workflow
From email to reviewable engineering input
The first version focuses on a stable, inspectable flow that the team can trust.
- 01
Receive the inquiry
NEXIS® reads the Gmail thread and pulls in the attached PDF, sketch, or technical note.
- 02
Structure the data
The inquiry is normalized into fields, assumptions, missing information, and next actions.
- 03
Validate with a human
An operator confirms the data before the record becomes a production input.
- 04
Prepare engineering work
The system prepares materials for downstream technical work and quotation prep for downstream teams and tools.
- 05
Draft the response
A reply draft is prepared for review so the team can answer faster without skipping control.
Key features
Capabilities that support the inquiry pipeline
Each capability focuses on preparation, traceability, and review instead of blind automation.
Attachments
Attachment interpretation
Helps interpret PDFs, scans, sketches, and other inquiry files so nothing useful is missed.
Data
Structured record
Stores a normalized inquiry record that downstream tools can review and reuse.
Review
Missing information detection
Highlights unclear dimensions, missing material data, or risky assumptions before quoting.
Engineering
Model-ready preparation
Prepares the handoff for further technical review or downstream modelling.
Quote
Quotation preparation
Organizes the inquiry into a pricing-ready shape with assumptions and manufacturing notes.
Reply
Draft response
Creates a customer reply draft so the team can answer faster without auto-sending anything.
Trace
Reviewability
Keeps process events and files traceable so the operator can understand what happened.
Architecture
Connector-based design
Uses separate parts for Gmail, storage, inquiry data, and runtime configuration.
Human review
Human validation stays part of the process
NEXIS® prepares decisions; people approve them. The system can surface missing information, but a person still decides what is safe to quote, what needs clarification, and what should be sent.
Why this matters
Manufacturing inquiries often contain uncertainty. Human review keeps the process safe, controlled, and aligned with the real production constraints.
What gets reviewed
Structured fields, extracted attachments, assumptions, file references, and the resulting draft response can all be checked before anything leaves the team.
Example
A sheet metal inquiry arrives as a short email
The customer sends a sketch for a bent sheet metal part with quantity, material, and a note about lead time, but omits bend details and finish requirements.
What arrives
One email thread, one PDF sketch, and a few known facts that can be captured immediately.
What NEXIS® extracts
Part type, quantity, material, due date, missing dimensions, and any risky assumptions.
What the team reviews
Open questions, attachment references, and whether the inquiry is ready for pricing or needs clarification first.
Human review
Where approval is required at each stage
NEXIS® prepares the handoff, but each stage still has a person who confirms the risky parts before the result moves forward.
Intake
The system can read the email and attachments, but a person confirms the inquiry source and whether the file set is usable.
Structure
Extracted fields are checked against the source before the record is treated as complete.
Engineering
Technical follow-up input is reviewed for missing dimensions, ambiguous geometry, and risky assumptions.
Quotation
Quote-ready data is approved before pricing logic or estimates move on.
Response
Draft replies are edited and approved before anything is sent.
What users get
Before, during, and after review
NEXIS® gives the team a structured inquiry record, clear review checkpoints, and a draft response instead of claiming full automation.
Before review
The email thread, attachments, extracted fields, and missing information are ready in one place.
During review
A person checks assumptions, dimensions, and any risky gaps before anything moves on.
After review
The team keeps a reviewable record, technical follow-up input, and a response draft that can be edited or sent.
Engineering
Materials for downstream technical work
The inquiry is prepared for downstream modelling, geometry review, and technical validation without pretending the system knows every missing detail.
Geometry and constraints
Capture dimensions, material, unknowns, and risky assumptions in a form engineers can inspect.
File traceability
Keep attachments, derived files, and metadata tied to the inquiry so the context does not drift.
Production handoff
Prepare the data for downstream technical work and later stages of the quotation pipeline.
Quotation
Quotation support for human-approved pricing
NEXIS® prepares the pricing handoff, but people still review the assumptions before any quote moves forward.
What is prepared
Material assumptions, labor notes, manufacturing scope, and missing information are gathered into a reviewable quote package.
What is not promised
No automatic final offer is sent without the team reviewing the prepared data and confirming the result.
Customer response
A draft reply is prepared for review
The team gets a response draft that can be edited, corrected, and sent with the proper context.
This reduces repetitive reply writing while keeping the final message under human control. The response can reference missing dimensions, needed clarifications, or the next step in the inquiry process.
Delivery
Runs as a desktop app on Windows and macOS
NEXIS® fits the way manufacturing teams already work: email comes in, the inquiry is organized, and people approve the next step before anything leaves the inbox.
Windows and macOS
Install it on the machines your team already uses.
Gmail-connected intake
Bring incoming inquiries into one clear review flow.
Human review before send
Keep estimates and customer replies under approval before they go out.
Installation / access
Use the app, connect email, and review the first output
NEXIS® starts inside the tools your team already uses: the computer on the desk and the mailbox where inquiries arrive.
Who it's for
Teams that need calmer inquiry intake
NEXIS® fits teams that still handle technical inquiries manually and want a cleaner handoff from the inbox to the next decision.
- Sheet metal shops
Teams receiving drawings and specs by email that need a structured brief before estimating.
- Custom manufacturers
Workshops that need a clear intake step before pricing, planning, or confirming scope.
- Technical sales
People who want a calmer path from request to quote without losing control.
- Engineering teams
Teams that want a cleaner handoff before model preparation or production decisions.
FAQ
Deployment and review questions
A short answer set for teams that want to know how NEXIS® fits into their existing process.
How is it deployed?
The product is planned as a desktop app for Windows and macOS, so it fits the machines teams already use.
What happens during review?
NEXIS® prepares the structured record, then a person checks missing information, assumptions, and the draft response.
Who approves the final step?
A responsible team member approves the next move before pricing or any customer reply goes out.
Next step
See how NEXIS® fits your team
Start with a short demo or an implementation discussion. We will map the current inbox flow and show where human review stays in control.
Choose the next step that matches your team and the way you already handle inquiries.