Shop Manager

Professional Business Suite for Laser Operations.

By Scott Bedow, Founder & Lead Developer · Published June 28, 2026

Manufacturing manager who runs CO2, diode and MOPA fiber lasers; builds and maintains every Reticle Red tool.

Method — Documents the shipped behaviour of the current build. Updated when the tool changes, and dated so you can tell how far behind the build it may be.

Manage clients, inventory, and quotes in one secure dashboard. Designed to streamline the transition from design to delivery.

How to use Shop Manager

Step 1: Client Portal & Quotes

Generate professional PDF quotes with custom branding. Clients can sign digitally via the secure Quote Portal.

Step 2: Material Inventory

Track sheets (wood, acrylic, metal) and settings. Automatically calculate material costs for job proposals.

Step 3: E-Signatures

Send legally binding proposals. Once signed, the system notifies you that the job is authorized for production.

Tactical Tip

Use the Quote Portal to give your clients a premium, professional experience. It significantly increases conversion rates over email-only threads.

Before a production run with Shop Manager

Save the source file before changing geometry or parameters, confirm the final physical dimensions, and inspect the smallest details at the intended output size. Use matching scrap to test focus, speed, power, frequency, and layer order. Record the settings that worked with the material and machine so the next job starts from a verified result.

Open Shop Manager Tool Workspace