MTI Systems Inc. has launched Costimator Version 14, the latest release of its cost estimating software. "Costimator V14 has many new features including 3DFX, an automated feature recognition function, enhanced cost models, new cost/profit report and SQL Server 2014 compatibility," said a company spokesperson.
"Version 14 includes a powerful range of features designed to increase estimating speed, accuracy and consistency," said David LaJoie, VP Sales. "We have also added an outside services database and many new cost models to enable more comprehensive estimating for the user."
The new 3DFX automated feature recognition (AFR) add-on to Costimator V14 is designed to recognize CAD features and its parameters from solid models and give estimators complete control over features they extract and import into Costimator for estimating. "Costimator V14 with 3DFX increases cost estimating speed and quoting throughput up to 90%, while dramatically improving cost estimating accuracy and consistency from part to part, estimator to estimator," said the spokesperson. A demonstration video of the new Costimator with 3DFX is available at www.mtisystems.com/3DFX/video.html.
"More and more of our customers are gaining access to solid models during the estimating process," said Thomas Charkiewicz, MTI Systems President and CEO. "3DFX gives them the ability to quickly view, analyze and extract feature data from the model into Costimator. This not only saves them a tremendous amount of time but also increases the accuracy of their estimates."
"New cost models include 46 models for processes such as lasercut, sandblast, panel saw, surface work and welding, providing more estimating options for greater speed, accuracy and consistency," said the spokesperson. "For faster overall database performance, Costimator V14 supports SQL Server 2014.
"MTI Systems has also added a new cost-profit summary report to Costimator V14 that shows multiple quantity cost and profit details for labor, purchased parts, outside services and raw materials. The report offers a new approach to viewing individual costs for multiple quantities and offers a quick and easy way to modify profit margins to reach a desired end profit and sell price."
For more information contact:
David LaJoie
MTI Systems Inc.
59 Interstate Drive
West Springfield, MA 01089
800-644-4318 / 413-733-1972
david.lajoie@mtisystems.com
www.mtisystems.com