MTI Systems introduces cost estimating software with 3D CAD feature recognition

West Springfield, Massachusetts – MTI Systems Inc., a developer of cost estimating software solutions for manufacturers, announced the release of Costimator with 3DFX, an automated feature recognition (AFR) function that recognizes CAD features and their parameters from solid models. 3DFX provides estimators complete control over features they extract and import into Costimator for estimating. Costimator with 3DFX increases cost estimating speed and quoting throughput up to 90%, while improving cost estimating accuracy and consistency, from part to part, estimator to estimator. 

 

“Adding automatic feature recognition technology that instantly identifies part dimensions and features is a critical time saver for estimators,” said David LaJoie, vice president, Sales and Marketing, MTI Systems. “A quote that would typically take an estimator hours to develop can now be done accurately in just minutes with 3DFX.”

 

Costimator 3DFX 3D CAD viewer supports more than 30 file formats from developers such as AutoCAD, STEP, IGES, NX, and SolidWorks. Estimators can instantly collect accurate measurements, cut dynamic sections, play animation and more. AFR functionality automatically recognizes 3D CAD features such as holes, slots, pockets, bends, forms, etc., and their parameters from solid models.