Precision at Speed: How Singapore’s KINGS Marine is Scaling CNC Sourcing with Xometry

KINGS Marine is a leading Singapore-based marine engineering firm specialising in engine propulsion control systems and steering gear systems. The company provides end-to-end solutions—from design and plan approval to manufacturing and global technical support. Their systems are engineered for durability and must comply with stringent international classification rules (such as ABS, BV, and ClassNK).

Recently, KINGS Marine has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward sustainability, completing the steering control system for a full electric 26m supply vessel. This transition to electric power requires a relentless focus on efficiency and material weight, often necessitating a shift from traditional steel to high-grade marine aluminum. In this high-stakes environment, every component must meet rigorous tolerances to ensure the safety and performance of vessels at sea.

Moving Beyond Manual Sourcing

For an engineering-driven firm like KINGS Marine, the bridge between a CAD design and a physical part is often paved with administrative hurdles. The traditional method of sourcing CNC machined parts was a drain on resources; finding reliable suppliers, waiting for quotes, and negotiating lead times created a “sourcing drag” that slowed project momentum.

CNC machined black metal component during the assembly of a marine hydraulic cylinder industrial steering system

CNC machined black metal component of a marine hydraulic cylinder

Instant Quoting and Technical Feedback

KINGS Marine sought a way to supplement their internal sourcing requirements without the overhead of expanding their vendor management team. The primary draw was Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine. Instead of waiting days for feedback, Lim’s team could upload CAD files and receive immediate pricing and manufacturability feedback, allowing them to move into production instantly.

Dozens of individually wrapped CNC machined clevises for hydraulic cylinders

A laser-engraved CNC machined clevis for hydraulic cylinders

Operational Efficiency and Seamless Reordering

The partnership has yielded three primary benefits for KINGS Marine:

1. Procurement efficiency: By automating the quote-to-order process, KINGS Marine has significantly reduced the man-hours spent on manual procurement tasks.
2. Technical reliability: Despite the fast turnaround, the parts consistently meet the strict tolerances required for marine-grade propulsion and steering components.
3. One-click reordering: The platform acts as a digital archive. For Jerome, this transforms a multi-day administrative task into a few simple clicks, making it easy to duplicate previous orders of hundreds of parts.

For Jerome Lim, the value lies in the platform’s ability to “ease” the burden of sourcing. It isn’t just about buying parts; it’s about the peace of mind that comes with a streamlined supply chain.

Deepening the Collaboration

As KINGS Marine continues to scale, Jerome Lim and his team are ready to explore the broader range of services and features the Xometry platform has to offer. With a growing portfolio of complex projects, the focus remains on continuing this collaboration to further streamline their supply chain, ensuring they remain lean, fast, and focused on what they do best: delivering engineering excellence to shipbuilders worldwide.