Costimator

Costimator, developed by MTI Systems, Inc., is an estimating and quoting software designed specifically for the manufacturing industry. According to the vendor, it caters to a wide range of manufacturing professionals, including business owners, estimators, engineers, and professionals in the CNC machining, welding, sheet metal, and assembly industries. Costimator is aimed at small to large manufacturing companies, with the goal of streamlining their estimating processes and generating accurate cost estimates for various manufacturing types.

Key Features

Estimate with or without 3D CAD model: According to the vendor, Costimator allows users to estimate manufacturing costs either with or without the aid of a 3D CAD model, providing flexibility in the estimation process.

Industry validated cost models: The software comes with industry validated cost models, which the vendor claims enable users to quickly estimate labor times and costs, ensuring accuracy and reliability in the estimation process.

Estimate multiple quantities with automated amortizing setup: According to the vendor, Costimator allows users to estimate costs for multiple quantities by setting up automated amortizing, which is said to help in calculating quantity-sensitive costs efficiently.

Real-time updates and quick retrieval of cost estimate data: The vendor states that Costimator enables users to easily update and retrieve cost estimate data in real-time within their company, ensuring access to up-to-date information.

Import tools for mass uploading of manufacturing data: The software provides import tools that, according to the vendor, allow users to quickly upload large amounts of manufacturing data, facilitating the process of refreshing quotes with the most current information.

Export tools for custom reports and integration with other software: Costimator offers export tools that, according to the vendor, generate custom reports and enable seamless integration with other software systems, such as ERP/MRP systems, for enhanced productivity and efficiency.

Automatically generates formal quotes and management reports: According to the vendor, Costimator can automatically generate formal quotes and management reports, saving time and effort in the quoting process.

Supports a variety of manufacturing types: The vendor claims that Costimator is versatile and capable of estimating costs for a variety of manufacturing types, making it suitable for different industries and manufacturing processes.