{"id":173408,"date":"2026-04-15T16:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/?post_type=case&p=173408"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:52:49","slug":"kings-marine-cnc-sourcing","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/case-studies\/kings-marine-cnc-sourcing\/","title":{"rendered":"Precision at Speed: How Singapore\u2019s KINGS Marine is Scaling CNC Sourcing with Xometry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGS Marine<\/a> 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\u2014from 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, KINGS Marine has been at the forefront of the industry\u2019s shift toward sustainability, completing the steering control system for a full electric 26m supply vessel<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Beyond Manual Sourcing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Usually, for us to source things locally and overseas, it takes about one to two days just to get a quote. And sometimes, the [local] workshops are quite busy, so they don\u2019t even entertain small orders.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n

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CNC machined black metal component during the assembly of a marine hydraulic cylinder industrial steering system<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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CNC machined black metal component of a marine hydraulic cylinder<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Instant Quoting and Technical Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s team could upload CAD files and receive immediate pricing and manufacturability feedback, allowing them to move into production instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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CEO of KINGS Marine<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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I needed a component pretty urgently… I [realised] I could just input my 3D CAD drawing in and it gave me a quote instantly. I purchased it almost right away. That all took me 20 minutes at best.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n

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Dozens of individually wrapped CNC machined clevises for hydraulic cylinders<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Operational Efficiency and Seamless Reordering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The partnership has yielded three primary benefits for KINGS Marine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Procurement efficiency:<\/strong> By automating the quote-to-order process, KINGS Marine has significantly reduced the man-hours spent on manual procurement tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Technical reliability:<\/strong> Despite the fast turnaround, the parts consistently meet the strict tolerances required for marine-grade propulsion and steering components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. One-click reordering:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For Jerome Lim, the value lies in the platform\u2019s ability to “ease” the burden of sourcing. It isn’t just about buying parts; it\u2019s about the peace of mind that comes with a streamlined supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Jerome Lim<\/h4>\r\n

    CEO of KINGS Marine<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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    It saves me more than just hours for sure, but [also] the amount of mental load and mental effort that I have to go and keep track of these projects… it takes a toll. I like the transparency and efficiency that Xometry has.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\n

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    Deepening the Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":173409,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"inline_featured_image":false},"industryapplication":[1649],"service":[1062],"use-case":[1644,1645],"class_list":["post-173408","case","type-case","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","industryapplication-machine-bulding","service-cnc-machining","use-case-high-volume-manufacturing","use-case-procurement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow KINGS Marine Optimizes Marine Engineering Supply Chains | Xometry Europe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how Singapore\u2019s KINGS Marine eliminated procurement bottlenecks and scaled CNC sourcing for marine steering systems.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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