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What is FormingSuite?

FormingSuite® is our premier software solution specifically designed for applications involving sheet metal forming. It is widely adopted by manufacturers and suppliers worldwide to improve design processes, evaluate feasibility, and control costs related to sheet metal components. The FASTFORM® ADVANCED module enables users to quickly and effectively determine the feasibility of both parts and processes while also recognizing blank shapes and springback properties related to sheet metal designs. Moreover, FASTIncremental allows teams from multiple departments—such as design, cost estimation, and production—to assess the feasibility of parts and processes easily and rapidly. COSTOPTIMIZER® is an essential resource for Cost Engineers, streamlining the development of precise quotes and estimates for the costs of individual pieces. This solution combines the powerful capabilities of FTI’s top-tier formability analysis, blank development, and blank nesting tools, alongside specialized features for cost management. Additionally, FormingSuite® PROCESSPLANNER meticulously develops a detailed process plan for quotations based on your 3D CAD designs, providing visual aids that clarify the necessary actions for each operational step, which ensures both clarity and precision in the planning procedure. By adopting this comprehensive approach, organizations can significantly enhance collaboration among teams and boost overall efficiency in the production of sheet metal components, ultimately leading to better outcomes and increased profitability.

What is Alibre Design?

Alibre Design serves as both a 3D modeling and analysis platform, as well as a publishing tool, utilized across various industries to facilitate the transition of products from idea to market. This software can assist your company in designing a wide array of items, ranging from everyday consumer goods to complex wind turbines. It features a versatile and customizable interface that enables users to tailor their experience while providing helpful guidance throughout the process. The platform excels in speed and accuracy, allowing for quick sketches that effectively capture design intent, simplifying the modification process. Additionally, efficient workflows combined with powerful 3D modeling capabilities make part creation straightforward. It includes a specialized environment for sheet metal work, streamlining the creation of flat patterns and designs for sheet goods. Furthermore, it automatically generates a bill of materials, which encompasses design data, physical properties, and dimensions, ensuring that users have all necessary information at their fingertips. With its comprehensive features, Alibre Design stands out as an essential tool for engineers and designers alike.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SprutCAM X

Integrations Supported

Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SprutCAM X

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Hexagon

Date Founded

1989

Company Location

Canada

Company Website

www.forming.com/products/formingsuite

Company Facts

Organization Name

Alibre

Date Founded

1997

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.alibre.com

Categories and 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

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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