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Description

Machestra is a comprehensive solution for production scheduling and shop floor management tailored specifically for small manufacturers operating between 3 to 30 machines. It eliminates the hassle of spreadsheets, whiteboards, and shared calendars by providing a centralized platform to manage machines, personnel, materials, and schedules effectively. The system focuses on four key functions and intentionally avoids any additional complexity. Each job is divided into distinct operations, with each operation assigned to its own machine, operator, and designated time frame, allowing for precise tracking of a part's journey through processes like turning, milling, and inspection, rather than relying on estimations. The scheduling board displays commitments for every machine, preventing double bookings and enhancing workflow efficiency. Additionally, each operation logs its actual start and finish times compared to initial plans, progressively refining lead time estimates with every completed job. Machestra offers a flat pricing structure based on the number of machines without imposing per-user fees, making it cost-effective for teams to adopt without incurring extra expenses. The entry-level Starter plan is available for $19 per month, while the Growth plan costs $79 per month, with prices adjusted according to local purchasing power. Notably, the service is free for users managing up to three machines, requiring no credit card information and having no time constraints for use. This user-friendly approach makes Machestra an appealing choice for small manufacturers looking to streamline their operations.

Description

FormingSuite® PROCESSPLANNER creates a comprehensive process plan for generating quotes based on your 3D CAD designs. By producing visual representations that illustrate die actions for each operation, it enhances precision and accelerates the quoting process through a scientifically grounded physics-based methodology. Additionally, PROCESSPLANNER assesses essential press specifications, including tonnage, bed dimensions, shut height, and energy requirements, while also identifying the suitable press for your needs. It delivers a reliable and reproducible approach for estimating tooling expenses, accompanied by thorough reports for complete documentation. Moreover, this system operates as an Open Access platform, allowing seamless integration with and population of any internal costing reports or systems, thus streamlining your workflow. With its capabilities, it not only improves efficiency but also supports better decision-making in the quoting process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

FormingSuite No 

Integrations

FormingSuite Yes 

Pricing Details

$19/month
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Machestra

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

machestra.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Hexagon AB

Founded

1992

Country

Sweden

Website

www.forming.com/products/cost-engineering/processplanner

Product Features

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios No 
Automated Scheduling No 
Bottleneck Optimization No 
Capacity Planning No 
Constraint Scheduling No 
Job Scheduling No 
Material Planning No 
Priority-Based Scheduling No 
Quality Control No 

Product Features

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios No 
Automated Scheduling No 
Bottleneck Optimization No 
Capacity Planning No 
Constraint Scheduling No 
Job Scheduling No 
Material Planning Yes 
Priority-Based Scheduling No 
Quality Control No 

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