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Description

Introducing your all-in-one solution for sheet metal estimating software, now available through a comprehensive subscription service. Crafted with cutting-edge technology and built on extensive sheet metal industry knowledge, Trimble® AutoBid® SheetMetal stands out as the fastest and most precise estimating software tailored for sheet metal contractors. The specification-driven takeoff feature accelerates your workflow by using specifications to automatically define item attributes. It offers seamless compatibility with numerous third-party applications, streamlining both estimating and job costing tasks. With Excel-based bid reports, you can efficiently summarize and present data. Additionally, you have the flexibility to customize construction standards to align with your company's specific regulations. Your subscription encompasses Trimble’s premier AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software, along with integrated OnScreen View graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER material and labor pricing, submittal management, and Trimble Connect collaboration tools, ensuring you have everything you need for effective project management. This powerful suite of tools not only enhances productivity but also empowers you to deliver accurate estimates with confidence.

Description

FormingSuite® represents our flagship software solution tailored for sheet metal forming applications. Manufacturers and suppliers across the globe utilize FormingSuite to enhance the design, assess feasibility, and manage costs associated with sheet metal parts. The FASTFORM® ADVANCED module allows users to swiftly and efficiently assess both part and process feasibility while also identifying blank shapes and springback characteristics for sheet metal designs. Additionally, FASTIncremental empowers teams from various departments, including cost estimation, design, and production, to quickly evaluate the feasibility of parts and processes with ease. COSTOPTIMIZER® serves as a comprehensive tool for Cost Engineers, facilitating the creation of accurate quotes and estimates for individual piece part costs. This solution integrates the robust capabilities of FTI’s leading formability analysis, blank development, and blank nesting tools along with specialized cost management features. Lastly, FormingSuite® PROCESSPLANNER crafts a meticulous process plan for quoting based on your 3D CAD design, generating visual aids to illustrate the necessary actions for each operational step while ensuring clarity and precision in the planning process. This holistic approach enhances collaboration and improves overall efficiency in sheet metal production.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER

Integrations

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trimble

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

mep.trimble.com/en/products/trimble-autobid-sheetmetal

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hexagon

Founded

1989

Country

Canada

Website

www.forming.com/products/formingsuite

Product Features

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing
Commercial/Industrial
Cost Database
Data Import / Export
Equipment Maintenance
Financing Management
Labor Rates
Quotes/Proposals
Scheduling
Takeoff

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

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