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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 AutoBid SheetMetal?

Now offered as part of a comprehensive subscription package, the advanced sheet metal estimating software you require is readily available. Trimble® AutoBid® SheetMetal is developed using state-of-the-art technology and deep industry knowledge, making it the fastest and most accurate estimating software tailored for sheet metal contractors. With its specification-driven takeoffs, the software boosts efficiency by automatically detecting item attributes based on the provided specifications. It also integrates effortlessly with various third-party applications to optimize estimating and job costing workflows. The Excel-based bid reports facilitate swift and effective data summarization, simplifying bid management. Moreover, users can customize construction standards to reflect their company's specific requirements. This subscription encompasses not only Trimble’s esteemed AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal estimating software but also includes the OnScreen View graphical takeoff, the Advanced Image Manager (AIM) tool, TRA-SER material and labor pricing, submittal management, and Trimble Connect collaboration tools, providing a comprehensive toolkit for all your estimating needs. In essence, this subscription enhances contractors' ability to improve productivity and accuracy across all their projects, ensuring they remain competitive in a challenging market. By leveraging these tools, contractors can focus more on their core tasks and less on administrative overhead.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER

Integrations Supported

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER

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

Trimble

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United States

Company Website

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

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

HVAC Estimating

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

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