[Webinar] Estimating and Quoting with AI: What's Helpful and What's Hype

Automate repetitive tasks, accelerate admin work and reduce bottlenecks

View in Browser Tuesday, August 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but for most machine shops, it can feel more like a buzzword than a practical tool.  Presented by: That's because much of the AI being marketed today wasn't built for custom part manufacturers, let alone the quoting and estimating processes that drive profitability in a shop. In this webinar presented by Paperless Parts, learn how to apply AI where it works: automating repetitive tasks, accelerating admin work and reducing bottlenecks — without sacrificing accuracy or security. Learn how top shops are using AI today, why there are no "magic bullets," and how to separate the marketing hype from what's real. Walk away with an action plan for practically adopting AI in your shop and get inspired by the latest technologies leveraging AI responsibly to make quoting fast, seamless and secure.   Register Now Hank Portney Product Manager, Paperless Parts Hank Portney is a product manager at Paperless Parts, a cloud-based quoting software for custom part manufacturers. As a trained mechanical engineer, former product designer, self-taught software engineer and product management veteran, Hank is leading the development and launch of some of the most powerful AI tools for machine shops on the market, including Paperless Parts' Wingman AI, which helps estimators get quotes out the door quickly, without sacrificing accuracy or security. Register Now Modern Machine Shop | Gardner Business Media, Inc. 6915 Valley Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45244 United States 800-950-8020 Unsubscribe | Privacy