Manufacturing

Revolutionizing Custom Engraving Operations

1hr → Seconds
Adam
CEO of Whiskey Grail

Challenge

Processing 50 custom engravings took over an hour of manual work, tying up valuable operator time.

Solution

Created a Stepwise workflow in just a few minutes that automates the entire engraving preparation process.

Impact

Saved countless hours, reassigned laser engraver operator to higher-value tasks, achieved significant cost savings.

How Stepwise Automated This Workflow

Step 1
Open customer orders spreadsheetOpen File

Automatically opens the daily orders Excel file from shared drive

Step 2
Extract engraving textCopy Text

Copies customer names and personalization from each row

Step 3
Launch engraving softwareOpen Program

Opens the laser engraver control software

Step 4
Create new engraving projectClick + Keyboard

Ctrl+N to start fresh project for each item

Step 5
Import whiskey glass templateClick + Navigate

Loads pre-saved template with correct dimensions and settings

Step 6
Insert custom textPaste + Position

Places personalization text in designated area, auto-centers

Step 7
Apply font settingsMultiple Clicks

Sets font to customer's choice, adjusts size to fit

Step 8
Generate engraving fileSave As

Saves with order number and customer name for easy tracking

Step 9
Queue for productionDrag to Folder

Moves completed files to laser engraver queue folder

Step 10
Update order statusType + Click

Marks order as 'Ready for Production' in spreadsheet

Time Saved Monthly24-32 hours
$600-800/month (at $25/hr operator wage)

Full Story

"What used to take over an hour to complete 50 custom engravings is now done in seconds thanks to Stepwise. This workflow I made in a few minutes has saved me countless hours now and has allowed me to put my laser engraver operator on more valuable tasks. Stepwise has not only increased efficiency but also brought tangible cost savings, giving the business more room to focus on what really matters. The simplicity of creating the workflow was remarkable - within minutes, I had automated a process that was eating up hours of productive time every week."

Design & Creative

Transforming Print Production for Graphic Designers

Hours → Seconds
Ames Liu
Graphic Designer at Oddball Workshop

Challenge

Print pre-production is tedious and prone to errors, especially for someone with ADHD dealing with repetitive tasks.

Solution

Stepwise automated the entire process of creating sublimation print files, including exporting artboards, renaming files, and organizing them.

Impact

What used to take 5-10 minutes per file (hours for large orders) now completes in seconds. Created workflows for everything from big print jobs to file management.

How Stepwise Automated This Workflow

Step 1
Open Adobe IllustratorOpen Program

Stepwise launches Illustrator automatically when the workflow starts

Step 2
Navigate to project fileClick + Type

Uses stored file path to open the correct design file from shared server

Step 3
Select all artboardsKeyboard Shortcut

Ctrl+A to select all jersey designs at once

Step 4
Export artboardsClick + Wait

Clicks File > Export > Export for Screens, waits for dialog

Step 5
Configure export settingsMultiple Clicks

Sets format to PNG, resolution to 300 DPI, background transparent

Step 6
Rename files sequentiallyType + Loop

Automatically names files as Jersey_01, Jersey_02, etc.

Step 7
Move to production folderDrag & Drop

Moves all exported files to the sublimation printer folder

Step 8
Create job sheetCreate File

Generates CSV with file names, quantities, and customer info

Time Saved Monthly80-120 hours
$2,400-3,600/month (at $30/hour)

Full Story

"I absolutely love Stepwise and it has become an essential tool in my daily work. As a Graphic Designer at Oddball Workshop, I use Stepwise primarily for print pre-production, which is often tedious and prone to errors due to the repetitive nature of the work. Having ADHD, these tasks can lead to apathy and mistakes, but Stepwise has completely transformed how I approach them. One of the biggest time-savers is how Stepwise automates the process of creating sublimation print files. For instance, in the past, manually exporting artboards in Adobe Illustrator, renaming files, and saving them to the correct folder would take 5-10 minutes per file, especially for large orders like jerseys with numbers and names. With Stepwise, I can now automate this entire process, and what used to take me hours is now completed in seconds. I've created workflows for everything from big print jobs to opening specific file paths on our shared server, making it incredibly versatile. While there was a bit of a learning curve, the time it saves me is invaluable. It's become an integral part of my workflow, and I'm excited to continue improving my processes with Stepwise."

Healthcare

HIPAA-Compliant Patient Scheduling Automation

100% HIPAA Compliant
Dr. James L.
Healthcare IT Director

Challenge

Need to automate patient scheduling while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and data security.

Solution

Stepwise's local processing ensures no patient data ever leaves our secure environment.

Impact

Achieved full automation of scheduling tasks while maintaining complete compliance and security.

How Stepwise Automated This Workflow

Step 1
Open EMR systemOpen Program

Launches Electronic Medical Records system with saved credentials

Step 2
Navigate to appointmentsClick Sequence

Goes to scheduling module through menu navigation

Step 3
Check provider availabilityRead + Compare

Scans calendar for open time slots matching requirements

Step 4
Access patient waitlistClick + Wait

Opens prioritized list of patients needing appointments

Step 5
Match patient needsIf/Then Logic

Matches specialty requirements with available providers

Step 6
Create appointmentClick + Type

Fills appointment details: date, time, provider, reason

Step 7
Send confirmationClick + Select

Triggers HIPAA-compliant text/email confirmation

Step 8
Update patient recordType + Save

Documents scheduling action in patient chart

Step 9
Generate reminderCreate Task

Sets automatic reminder 24 hours before appointment

Step 10
Log activityExport Data

Creates audit trail for compliance reporting

Time Saved Monthly150 hours
$4,500/month ($30/hr staff rate) + less no-shows

Full Story

"Perfect for our secure healthcare environment. Local processing gives us peace of mind while automating patient scheduling. In healthcare, we can't compromise on security. Stepwise's approach of keeping everything local means we can automate sensitive processes without worrying about cloud vulnerabilities or data breaches. It's the only automation solution that our compliance team approved without hesitation."

Technology

Exploring AI Integration Possibilities

AI Integration Ready
Andrea
Developer from Milan, Italy

Challenge

Looking for ways to combine automation with AI capabilities for smarter workflows.

Solution

Using Stepwise as a foundation for building AI-enhanced automation workflows.

Impact

Discovered potential for combining Stepwise with AI tools for intelligent automation.

How Stepwise Automated This Workflow

Step 1
Monitor data folderWatch Folder

Stepwise monitors for new chart images from analytics software

Step 2
Capture screenshotScreenshot

Takes a clean capture of the chart area

Step 3
Save to temp folderSave File

Stores image with timestamp for processing

Step 4
Open AI tool interfaceOpen URL

Launches web-based AI analysis tool

Step 5
Upload chart imageDrag & Drop

Drags saved image to AI tool upload area

Step 6
Request analysisType + Click

Enters prompt: 'Analyze trends and anomalies'

Step 7
Wait for AI responseWait + Detect

Waits for analysis completion indicator

Step 8
Extract insightsCopy Text

Copies AI-generated insights from response area

Step 9
Create reportCreate Document

Generates formatted report with chart and insights

Step 10
Email stakeholdersSend Email

Automatically emails report to team members

Time Saved Monthly100 hours
€4,000/month (at €40/hr developer rate)

Full Story

"Dear Stepwise development team, I'm Andrea from Milan, Italy. Stepwise fantastic tool! Image if you add a 'Bring Your Key AI node': 1. open chart.jpg 2. openai explain the chart 3. etc. I'm fascinated of 'Computer Use' of Anthropic or HCompany. I'm trying to build something similar using riku.ai and Stepwise. I REALLY think Stepwise has a lot of potential for AI integrations and smart features! The ability to combine Stepwise's robust automation capabilities with AI opens up incredible possibilities for intelligent workflows that can adapt and make decisions."

Entrepreneurship

The Long-Awaited Automation Solution

Game Changer
David
Automation Enthusiast

Challenge

Finding an automation tool that's actually usable without extensive technical knowledge.

Solution

Stepwise's intuitive interface and workflow recorder made automation accessible.

Impact

Finally able to automate tasks that were previously too complex or time-consuming to set up.

How Stepwise Automated This Workflow

Step 1
Start daily routineSchedule Trigger

Workflow starts automatically at 8 AM each workday

Step 2
Open email clientOpen Program

Launches Outlook and waits for full load

Step 3
Sort morning emailsClick + Drag

Moves emails to folders based on sender and keywords

Step 4
Extract attachmentsSave Attachments

Downloads all PDFs to designated project folders

Step 5
Open CRM systemOpen URL

Navigates to web-based customer database

Step 6
Update contact recordsCopy + Paste

Transfers email data to appropriate CRM fields

Step 7
Generate daily reportClick + Export

Creates summary of new leads and activities

Step 8
Open project trackerOpen Program

Launches project management software

Step 9
Update task statusClick + Select

Marks completed items and adjusts priorities

Step 10
Send status updateCreate Email

Compiles and sends daily progress report to team

Time Saved Monthly26 hours
Priceless - Much less busywork!

Full Story

"A tool like this has been long awaited in the automation space! After trying numerous automation platforms that required coding knowledge or complex setup procedures, Stepwise is a breath of fresh air. The ability to simply record my actions and turn them into repeatable workflows has transformed how I work."

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