Radius Track Corporation, an industry leader in curved metal framing systems, faced a common yet critical challenge in custom manufacturing: their high-value processes were being held back by disconnected systems and manual workflows. Through AECFoundry's strategic implementation of low-code solutions and process automation, Radius Track transformed their operations, achieving seamless integration between design, manufacturing, and logistics while significantly reducing manual effort.

“The transformation of our workflow has been remarkable,” says Scott Abukoff, VP of Manufacturing. “The shift from searching for and executing production tasks with massive data sets in paper form, to having a focused and customizable digital interface that shows me what I need to be working on in that moment, allows our manufacturing team to focus on what they do best – creating innovative architectural solutions.”

The Challenge: Complex Custom Manufacturing Meets Digital Disconnect

When Radius Track first approached AECFoundry, their operational landscape was fragmented across multiple digital platforms. Their team was using Autodesk Fusion Operations for manufacturing execution, ClickUp for production planning, Smartsheets for project management, and numerous spreadsheets to manage data. This digital disconnect meant that designers were spending up to 20% of their time on data management rather than actual design work. Shop floor operations relied heavily on paper-based instructions, and there was limited real-time visibility into project status.

The most pressing challenges were the inefficient flow of data between parametric design tools and production systems and the lack of visibility across production and operations. Each custom project required time-consuming manual conversion of fabrication data, making it difficult to allocate resources effectively across their portfolio of complex architectural projects.

The Solution: A Unified Digital Operating System

AECFoundry approached the transformation through three essential pillars: 

1. Data centralization

2. Process automation

3. User empowerment. 

At the heart of the solution, we implemented an Airtable-based central system that serves as the single source of truth for all operational data. The technical implementation centered around creating a unified data architecture that seamlessly connects production tracking, material management, project timelines, and resource allocation. 

Our suite of custom automation solutions tailored to Radius Track’s processes and workflows eliminated the need for manual data transfers and updates while streamlining production tracking, material procurement, and logistics. Real-time status updates now keep all departments in sync and up to date, while an intelligent material ordering system ensures material is there when and where it is needed.

On the user experience front, we developed role-specific interfaces that give operators, managers, and executives exactly the information they need, when they need it. The mobile-first design ensures that shop floor personnel have immediate access to digital instructions and real-time project updates enabling them to focus on their core duties and responsibilities without unnecessary distractions and admin overhead.

“Off the shelf solutions and weakly connected applications have proven difficult to implement and maintain.  What we needed was something we could own and scale as our needs changed. AecFoundry helped us build a custom solution in months (not years), and they left us with the confidence to own and evolve that solution over time. What we’ve built is a custom MRP that easily connects to our digital ecosystem and that’s tailored to the way Radius Track works.” Ron Shvartsman, VP of Technology

Measurable Impact and Ongoing Benefits

The impact of this digital transformation was immediate and substantial. Project delivery times decreased by 33%, while manual data entry tasks were nearly eliminated. Designers reclaimed their time for creative work, and the shop floor became entirely paperless while providing complete real-time visibility across all projects, enabling better decision-making at every level. Perhaps most importantly, granular digital production data enabled Radius Track to move from a single project per production run to managing up to 20 or more projects in parallel through their shop.

The long-term benefits extend far beyond these initial improvements. Radius Track now has a scalable platform that can grow with their business, enhanced capabilities for handling complex projects, and significantly improved client communication. The reduction in operational errors and better resource utilization has strengthened their competitive position in the market.

“This system has revolutionized our manufacturing workflow by eliminating the gap between design and production. By replacing our fragmented process of managing multiple Excel files and physical paperwork with a direct pipeline from Rhino/Grasshopper to a central database, solving our previous data redundancy and change management challenges. The result is a dramatically more efficient system that delivers speed - we're moving faster, you can feel it.” Gordon Price, VP of Design

"The impact on our shop floor operations has been remarkable. Going from paper-based instructions to digital workflows seemed daunting at first, but AECFoundry's training and support made the transition smooth. Our team adapted quickly, and now we couldn't imagine working any other way. The real-time updates and automated material tracking have eliminated so many headaches. It’s a far more accurate resource for controlling time and traceability of work." [Ty Moffet], Production Manager

Insights for the Industry

This transformation offers clear lessons for the architectural manufacturing sector. It shows that low-code solutions can effectively bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, without sacrificing the flexibility required for custom fabrication. It also reinforces the critical role of real-time data in supporting better decisions across production, logistics, and project management.

“This isn't just about efficiency gains,” says Will Jensen, President. “It’s about transforming how we work so we can scale to meet the increasing demand of solving complex architectural installations for our customers. The system AECFoundry helped us build has become central to our ability to meet our customers' timelines by centralizing the information and making us nimble.”

Three key factors made this project successful:

• A strategic approach to rethinking and redesigning core processes

• A focus on empowering users with training and intuitive tools

• A willingness to explore modern technologies and challenge legacy workflows

“What sets AECFoundry apart is their understanding of both the technical and human aspects of digital transformation,” adds Scott Abukoff, VP of Manufacturing. “They took the time to understand our unique processes and challenges, then built a solution that not only works technically but actually makes sense for our team to use day-to-day. The result is a system that’s both powerful and practical.”

For companies in architectural manufacturing, this case demonstrates that meaningful innovation doesn't require massive enterprise software rollouts. With the right partner and approach, a focused, well-integrated solution can deliver real impact—fast.

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

If your organization faces similar challenges in connecting design, manufacturing, and project management, we'd love to help. Contact AECFoundry to discover how our low-code solutions can streamline your architectural, engineering, or construction processes. Schedule a consultation today.