SFTP - Threekit Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between SFTP and Threekit

1. Secure delivery of product master data and configuration files to Threekit

Data flow: SFTP ? Threekit

Manufacturers and retailers can use SFTP to securely transfer product catalogs, SKU attributes, pricing files, option matrices, and localization data into Threekit on a scheduled basis. This is useful when upstream systems such as ERP or PIM can only export files through SFTP. Threekit then uses the incoming data to keep 3D product configurations, variant rules, and pricing logic aligned with the latest commercial data.

Business value: Reduces manual data entry, keeps visual experiences synchronized with product changes, and shortens the time needed to launch new product variants.

2. Automated transfer of 3D render outputs and product imagery to downstream systems

Data flow: Threekit ? SFTP

Threekit can generate large volumes of product images, lifestyle renders, and configuration-specific visuals that are then exported through SFTP to DAM, PIM, print production, or e-commerce staging environments. This supports organizations that need secure batch delivery of approved assets to multiple internal or external teams without exposing files through unsecured channels.

Business value: Eliminates repetitive manual asset distribution, improves consistency across channels, and supports scalable content operations for large product assortments.

3. Secure exchange of approved product visuals with agencies, print vendors, and channel partners

Data flow: Bi-directional

Marketing and merchandising teams can send approved Threekit-generated assets to external agencies, retailers, or print vendors via SFTP, while partners return localized artwork, channel-specific requirements, or production proofs through the same secure channel. This is especially valuable for seasonal campaigns, retail launch kits, and co-branded product programs where controlled file exchange and auditability are required.

Business value: Improves partner collaboration, reduces version control issues, and ensures only approved assets are used in external campaigns.

4. Batch synchronization of localized content and regional product variants

Data flow: SFTP ? Threekit and Threekit ? SFTP

Global brands often manage regional product assortments, translated copy, and market-specific imagery in separate systems. SFTP can be used to move localized CSV, XML, or image packages into Threekit for region-specific experiences, while Threekit can export market-ready visuals back to regional teams for use in local e-commerce or retail systems.

Business value: Supports faster international launches, reduces localization errors, and enables consistent product presentation across markets.

5. Secure handoff of configuration rules and pricing updates from enterprise systems

Data flow: SFTP ? Threekit

Organizations can export pricing tables, discount rules, product dependencies, and configuration constraints from ERP or CPQ systems to Threekit through SFTP. Threekit then applies these updates to ensure customers only see valid combinations, accurate pricing, and commercially approved options in the visual configurator.

Business value: Prevents invalid configurations, improves quote accuracy, and reduces downstream order corrections caused by inconsistent product logic.

6. Secure export of customer-generated configuration selections for order processing

Data flow: Threekit ? SFTP

When a customer completes a product configuration in Threekit, the selected options, SKU mappings, and visual reference files can be exported through SFTP to order management, manufacturing, or fulfillment systems. This is useful for made-to-order products such as furniture, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics where production needs exact configuration details.

Business value: Speeds order fulfillment, reduces manual rekeying, and lowers the risk of production errors.

7. Controlled distribution of high-volume asset packages for disaster recovery or archival

Data flow: Threekit ? SFTP

Enterprises can periodically export generated product imagery, 3D asset references, and configuration metadata from Threekit to secure SFTP repositories for archival, backup, or disaster recovery purposes. This ensures critical visual commerce assets are retained in a compliant, auditable storage location outside the primary application environment.

Business value: Protects business-critical content, supports continuity planning, and simplifies recovery of approved product assets if systems are disrupted.

8. Scheduled publishing of channel-ready assets to retail and marketplace partners

Data flow: Threekit ? SFTP

Retailers and manufacturers can use Threekit to generate channel-specific product images and then deliver those assets via SFTP to marketplaces, distributors, and retail partners on a recurring schedule. This is particularly effective when each channel requires different image dimensions, backgrounds, or product views and accepts batch file delivery rather than API-based integration.

Business value: Accelerates channel onboarding, reduces content rework, and helps maintain consistent product presentation across external sales channels.