Best Manufacturing Software in the UK - Page 14

Compare the Top Manufacturing Software in the UK as of November 2025 - Page 14

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    SmartMon

    SmartMon

    Sismaq

    SmartMon is an OEE / MES platform to control and optimize production of any type of machine in real time. It allows you to analyze productivity losses directly in Euros to apply the necessary corrections. Has a module of employees, quality, traceability, documentation and rework. The SmartMon production control system can be implemented in a wide range of manufacturing sectors where data from any machine or sensor can be captured. Thanks to its modular design and in-built flexibility, SmartMon can be adapted to all types of manufacturing plant, from small factories with bespoke products right through to large manufacturing plants with multiple product lines. Easy installation on any machine. SmartMon provides production and order status in real time. Smart Mon analyzes quality and productivity losses in order to implement corrective approaches. High return on investment: productivity increases of 15% can be achieved in the first months of implementation.
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    TeamViewer Frontline
    TeamViewer Frontline equips workers with industrial AR solutions for a faster, more straightforward workflow: It shows exactly what to do next, connects your employees with the information they need — from picking products and assembling parts to inspecting equipment and getting help from an expert. Frontline uses the power of smart glasses and mobile devices to help your on-site staff work efficiently: With our solutions, your workforce can visualize data, receive step-by-step instructions, solve specific issues, or get help from an expert, all while keeping their hands free. Frontline is about connecting your workforce with the information and expertise they need to do their job right.
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    Microsoft Dynamics Supply Chain Management
    Build resilience with an agile supply chain. Accelerate innovation and respond quickly to quality issues, changing customer specifications, and obsolete parts to ensure compliance and mitigate delays. Predict demand using AI and deliver products on time by planning supply and production in near real time, ensuring the right resources are in the right place. Improve delivery by using predictive analytics to optimize and automate inventory, warehousing, fulfillment, material sourcing, and supply chain logistics. Build agile factories and manufacturing processes with predictive technologies, IoT, and mixed reality to improve throughput, quality, and delivery while reducing costs. Reduce equipment downtime, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and maximize longevity by performing proactive maintenance. Customers are streamlining operations with Supply Chain Management. Build agile manufacturing and distribution processes.
    Starting Price: $180 per user per month
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    Ansys medini analyze
    Ansys medini analyze implements key safety analysis methods (HAZOP, HARA, FHA, FTA, FME(C)A, FMEDA, etc.) in one integrated tool. It supports the efficient and consistent execution of the analysis activities that are required by safety standards. Ansys medini analyze is a model-based, integrated tool supporting safety analysis for safety-critical electrical and electronic (E/E) and software (SW) controlled systems. It allows for consistent and efficient application of industry guidelines, specifically tailored to industry standards, such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ARP 4761, ISO 21448 or MIL-STD-882E. With Ansys medini analyze, inconsistencies in the functional safety analysis are eliminated, and the certification process is accelerated. Engineers can recognize up to a 50% decrease in efforts for functional safety analysis and a similar decrease in time to market. Automate safety analysis in electronic and software systems.
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    SURFCAM

    SURFCAM

    Hexagon AB

    SURFCAM is a powerful 3D CAM product that achieves the balance between feature sets and ease of use. With an unrivalled out of the box experience, SURFCAM can help your business become even more productive and profitable. SURFCAM offers SURFCAM 2 Axis, SURFCAM 3 Axis, SURFCAM 4/5 Axis, Lathe & Mill Turn, Wire EDM, SURFCAM Part Modeler, SolidWorks, and Post Processors. SURFCAM 2021 includes integration with NCSIMUL manufacturing simulation software to connect the virtual and real for greater flexibility and productivity. The new version of SURFCAM Traditional computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) software offers a direct connection to the NCSIMUL machining simulation solution, a development that provides SURFCAM programmers with greater control over the manufacturing process by delivering a more accurate and detailed picture of each machining operation from start to finish. The ability to view the state of the stock model throughout the machining process.
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    Alibre Workshop
    Alibre Workshop is a combination of two tools - Alibre Atom3D and MeshCAM Pro for Alibre. Using the two together, you can design and refine 3D models or 2D drawings and then create toolpaths for your mill. The last step - walking to the mill and pressing go - is all that's left. Create relief images in your favorite image editor or find them online. Machine them directly to create stunning pieces, no CAD required. Signs, terrain, art - so many possibilities.
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    BobCAD-CAM

    BobCAD-CAM

    BobCAD-CAM

    BobCAD-CAM Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software delivers advanced design power with an intuitive, modern interface that makes creating and editing simple & complex parts easier and more efficient than ever. Using the new ribbon bar interface makes finding features easy, even if you’re a first time user. The BobCAD-CAM design software provides one of the largest selections of professional drawing and modeling tools for a shop environment. Utilize 100s of easy-to-use geometry creating and editing tools to develop sophisticated part models quickly and efficiently. A wide range of powerful wireframe, surface, and solid model design tools deliver the performance you need to design everything from simple flat patterns to complex 3D models with intricate details. The BobCAD-CAM design software is easy enough for the new and occasional users, yet powerful enough to meet the needs of the advanced designer.
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    EZ-CAM

    EZ-CAM

    Ezcam Solutions Inc

    EZ-CAM was one of the first PC based CAM systems to enter the market in 1982. To this day it continues to offer innovative, productive, affordable manufacturing solutions. From simple and easy to use 2 axis milling and turning to full 3 and 4 axis Milling, Mill/Turn, 5 axis Wire EDM and arc G-code Optimization. Following a very positive reception for the ALIBRE CAD Add-In that we introduced in EZ-CAM V2020, we’ve further extended EZ-CAM’s CAD connectivity by creating a similar direct Add-In for the world-leading CAD System, SOLIDWORKS. Worksteps created by the “Contour”, “Pocket” and “Face” wizards can now be edited using the same wizard dialogs. Of course, the full set of parameters and settings are always available via the “Advanced” button. The new “Select Tool” option provides access to EZCAM’s tool library, while additional toolpath and cycle options ease the usage of EZCAM’s various toolpath combinations.
    Starting Price: $495
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    SmartCAM

    SmartCAM

    SmartCAMcnc

    The SmartCAM® software family consists of CAM applications for CNC milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM as well as optional native CAD data translators for the leading CAD vendors. SmartCAM Production Milling™ The entry-level wireframe-based milling product for 2- and 2½‑axis machining with 4th‑axis positioning. SmartCAM Advanced Milling™ The SmartCAM professional's choice for 2‑ through 3‑axis machining as well as 4‑ and 5‑axis positioning using wireframe and solid data. SmartCAM FreeForm Machining™ The SmartCAM professional's best choice for 2‑axis work to complex 3‑axis with 4‑ and 5‑axis positioning for molds, dies, and prototypes using wireframe and solid data. SmartCAM Production Turning™ The entry‑level wireframe‑based product for 2‑axis lathes. SmartCAM Advanced Turning™ The SmartCAM professional's best choice for 2‑through 6‑axis lathes, Mill/Turn and Turn/Mill centers.
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    GibbsCAM

    GibbsCAM

    GibbsCAM

    Single-interface CAM software for all your CNC programming needs—from simple 2-axis milling and turning to complex multi-task machining. GibbsCAM® is cutting-edge CAM software for programming CNC machine tools with the power and flexibility to make parts the way you want. With its single, shop-friendly interface that is customizable and easy to navigate, you’ll maximize productivity. Whether you’re a CNC programmer, machinist, or manufacturing engineer, you’ll find familiar terminology, icons that make sense, and logical processes. With GibbsCAM, CNC programming is flexible, fast, reliable, and efficient. You can use GibbsCAM to program any CNC machine—including mills, lathes, multi-task machines, and Swiss machines—from simple 2-axis milling and turning to complex multi-task machining. In addition, you can customize GibbsCAM to meet your unique business’ needs by adding options like MTM, machine simulation, wire EDM, VoluMill™ high-speed machining, and more.
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    SOLIDWORKS CAM

    SOLIDWORKS CAM

    SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS® CAM - powered by CAMWorks - uses rules-based technology that enables you to integrate design and manufacturing in one application, connecting design and manufacturing teams through a common software tool and 3D model. SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to all versions of SOLIDWORKS CAD that lets you prepare your designs for manufacturability earlier in the development cycle. Manufacturing tasks that had to wait until a design was complete can now be performed concurrently with the design process. SOLIDWORKS CAM solutions enable you and your team to get from design to manufacturing quickly with an integrated process. SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard lets you quickly program individual milled parts and configurations without leaving the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD environment. You have full access to defining rules within SOLIDWORKS CAM to create and build to your company standards, as well as Tolerance-Based Machining (TBM).
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    NCG CAM

    NCG CAM

    NCG CAM Solutions Ltd

    Machine Complex Parts with Ease using NCG CAM Standalone CAM Software. Powerful, Reliable & Affordable Advanced 3D CAM Software. NCG CAM is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies, prototypes and precision surface machining. NCG CAM is a standalone CAM system offering an easy to use HSM CAM solution that integrates with existing CAD and CAM systems, including SmartForm Design™, Think3™, Ansys™ SpaceClaim™, CREO™, Pro/ENGINEER™ and SolidWorks™. NCG CAM boasts many innovative features. It is suitable for all types of forms, creating an optimized, smooth cutter motion for HSM, while helping to extend tool life, minimizing wear on the machine tool and producing parts with excellent surface finish. NCG CAM has a very user-friendly interface, with a typical learning curve of just 1 day required to machine a live job. It is perfect for the high-speed machining of moulds, dies, prototypes and precision surface machining.
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    NX CAM

    NX CAM

    Siemens

    Program any job using one software. NX CAM provides comprehensive and integrated NC programming capabilities in a single system. This enables the use of consistent 3D models, data and processes to seamlessly connect planning and shop floor operations with a digital thread. You can streamline and automate NC programming, while reducing cycle time, using powerful, application-specific tools. From 2.5-axis machining and mold manufacturing, to simultaneous 5-axis milling and high-volume production, NX allows you to use one CAM software to make better parts faster. Create precisely controlled 5-axis tool paths to effectively machine complex geometries. Using application-specific capabilities, you can dramatically reduce programming time and create smart, collision-free cutting operations. High-speed machining, automated rest milling, and smooth finishing methods help you produce molds and dies with a near-mirror finish, while reducing lead time.
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    FeatureCAM

    FeatureCAM

    Autodesk

    Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM® gives you access to FeatureCAM Ultimate, PartMaker, Fusion 360, Fusion Team, and HSMWorks. FeatureCAM CNC programming software uses manufacturing knowledge to intelligently make decisions, produce results, and remove repetitive processes. Manufacturers can standardize best practices and quality standards, and promote repeatability between all employees using the same setup. Use Fusion 360’s comprehensive 3D CAD tools to design fixtures for FeatureCAM machining projects. Generate accurate representations of your turning tools for machining simulation for your programming outputs. Communicate across teams to maximize design and manufacturing profitability. Discover how this engineering firm cut down programming bottlenecks and improved programming times by as much as 50%.
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    Thrive

    Thrive

    Lean Technologies

    Thrive is your complete shopfloor toolbox comprised of six modules that seamlessly link to one another in one cohesive platform. Use one module or all six. Personalize the modules to your specific needs and unique processes. Central hub for all shopfloor data. Designed to give clarity to your data collection and processes. Track all actions, tasks, projects, communication, and goals in one place. Web-based, mobile-friendly. Sharable real-time reports and action items. Personalized dashboards and communication tools. ERP and machine integration. Streamline projects and improvement goals. Built in escalation tool with oversight to workflow. Action item notifications, and scheduling tools. Thrive is your all-in-one tool that will keep you, your team, and your entire organization on the same page, accessing the same data and effectively communicating for process, productivity and profit. Thrive is more than a lean manufacturing tool.
    Starting Price: $600 per user per month
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    LeanDNA

    LeanDNA

    LeanDNA

    LeanDNA is a cloud-based SaaS platform that helps global manufacturers reduce excess inventory, prevent critical shortages, and establish operational command. The platform is factory-centric, bridging the gap between complex supply chains and inventory operations and their outdated, labor-intensive methods for reporting, analytics, and inventory decision making. The software integrates with any ERP system and normalizes data across disparate ERP, planning tools, and other supply chain execution tools. After establishing cross-company visibility, the platform uses artificial intelligence to deliver prescriptive and prioritized insights that procurement teams use to confidently optimize inventory, drive sustainable supply chain efficiency, reduce working capital, and unlock new business growth.
    Starting Price: Available upon request.
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    JIKKO

    JIKKO

    OPALYTICA

    JIKKO is a way to collaborate and communicate better to improve performance. JIKKO is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that focus on its users and take the improvement in operations & manufacturing to another level, where all the teams are part of it. JIKKO counts with 2 main interfaces, one focused on operators & associates and other one focused on management & support. JIKKO is a modular solution that allows users to select the desirable functionalities based on their needs. MES provides information that helps manufacturing decision makers understand how current conditions on the plant floor can be optimized to improve production output. A MES is a system used in manufacturing and operations to track and document the transformation of raw materials to finished goods. MES works in real time to enable the control of multiple elements of the production process (e.g. inputs, personnel, machines and support services).
    Starting Price: €13 per month
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    Predator PDM

    Predator PDM

    Predator Software

    Predator PDM is a paperless manufacturing driven Production Data Management application designed to organize and control CNC Programs, Robot Programs, CMM Programs, PLC Programs, setup sheets, safety procedures, CMM programs, quality documents, and others with complete revision control. Predator PDM supports paperless shop floor operation with integration with DNC, CNC Editor, Virtual CNC, MDC and Tracker. Predator PDM provides the right balance of flexibility, control and accountability to simplify adhering to international standards including CFR21 Part 11 or AS9100. Quality personnel will appreciate that Predator PDM helps to ensure that quality priorities are met by providing documented and structured change management to help avoid FDA, FAA and DOD audit findings. Manufacturing Engineering and CNC programming personnel will appreciate the day to day benefits of visualizing the manufacturing process, and revision control of manufacturing files.
    Starting Price: $2,500
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    Predator MDC

    Predator MDC

    Predator Software

    Predator MDC is real-time machine monitoring software that automatically collects, reports, charts and processes real-time shop floor manufacturing data including OEE, cycle time, idle time, setup time, teardown time, machine downtime and more. Predator MDC improves manufacturing by supplying accurate shop floor productivity KPIs and metrics to improve operations and to make better decisions. Predator MDC creates a continuously up to date knowledge base of your manufacturing performance. It quantifies how well your machines are utilized, the productivity of your people and the rates of production. Predator MDC can establish and compare continuous improvement results for lean manufacturing efforts. Predator MDC organizes your real-time data into actionable KPIs and metrics for availability, quality and performance. KPIs and metrics for specific machines or rolled up KPIs and metrics for an entire department across multiple plants are available with a few mouse clicks.
    Starting Price: $1,500
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    Predator RCM

    Predator RCM

    Predator Software

    Predator RCM software is a flexible robotic cell controller and scheduler designed to automate a cell of CNC Machines, robots, CMMs, gage inspections, part markers, part cleaners and other manufacturing equipment. Predator RCM provides lights out operation and production with flexible manufacturing and complete automation. Predator RCM schedules the robot to load and unload every CNC machine, CMM and work center within the cell. Hands free operation from raw material to finished parts. Predator RCM supports a wide range of pallets, tooling, RFID tags, load stations, unload stations, part washing and more. Maximize the productivity of your CNC machines while reducing the number of operators/labor required. With proper fixtures and robotic grippers, Predator RCM is capable of robotic machine tending (machine loading and unloading) any type of machine. Common machine types include CNC machines, CMMs, laser markers, part washers and other manufacturing and inspection processes.
    Starting Price: $5,500
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    Predator Virtual CNC

    Predator Virtual CNC

    Predator Software

    Predator Virtual CNC software is designed to simulate and verify operation of your CNC machines on your PC. By simulating the machining process offline, you save money, lost time, scrapped parts, broken tools and machine crashes while improving safety and overall productivity. Predator Virtual CNC™ supports all standard vertical, horizontal and complex machine configurations with 2 to 5 axis. User definable machine tool configurations with our flexible reverse post processors allows standard VMCs and HMCs to be supported. Standard milling, turning and drilling cycles are all supported. Advanced cycles include subs, macros, variables, trig and logic codes are all supported. Predator Virtual CNC is optimized for 3-axis surface machining and can support huge files without running out of memory. Processing speeds can be up to 3,000 blocks per second, while retaining the accuracy that you require. Complete 3+2 support is also available within Predator Virtual CNC 5 Axis.
    Starting Price: $3,000
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    Predator Touch HMI

    Predator Touch HMI

    Predator Software

    Predator Touch HMI is a touch first, Human Machine Interface, designed to replace shop floor bar code readers, QR code readers and hand held terminals. Machinists and operators love the simplicity and IT loves the ease of creating new applications and deploying them. Predator Touch HMIs run on almost all Windows editions. Predator Touch HMI simplifies real-time manual data collection, DNC and utilizing other applications with a modern touch first interface. Supports data collection for machine downtimes, scrap reasons, and more. Predator Touch HMIs can be created for assembly lines, test stands, light towers, MDC and DNC to improve manufacturing processes and operations. This solution provides a great alternative to costly PLC+HMI touch screen options. Lots of Windows tablets, PCs and laptop choices can be used for harsh manufacturing environments. Create custom CMM or inspection front end client HMI applications for use with a wide range of CMM and inspection applications.
    Starting Price: $1,500
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    Advantech WebAccess/CNC
    Advantech WebAccess/CNC is the core solution for network CNC devices. Based on the 100% web based WebAccess/SCADA software structure, WebAccess/CNC provides major CNC networking functions and provides the advantages of SCADA software to the CNC market. Through the additional ability to monitor I/O devices, WebAccess/CNC brings the benefits of CNC information management and status visualization. Users can browse the SCADA web pages through Internet Explorer to monitor and capture real time CNC information and the production status. This improves efficiency by analyzing device availability. Supports major CNC and I/O monitoring device functions. Supports various protocols to connect common industrial devices and PLCs. 100% web-based SCADA including HTML5 dashboard and cross operating system display. Provides the full functionality of WebAccess professional version. Available CNC connection numbers upgrade.
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    ERPMax

    ERPMax

    ERPMax

    it suits the nature of your business to efficiently manage all parts of the work from one place. Manage accounts, checks, banks, bills, expenses, financial reports, currencies, payments, and many more. Cloud solutions for all sectors with high craftsmanship. A dedicated team of accountants, corporate management specialists and financial experts. Professional user interface, barcode scanning, issuing invoices, returns, exchanging, customer list, offers and discounts, changing the customer, points system, closing cash, posting bills, financial reports and many more. Increase productivity and lower costs by managing your sales and purchase cycles, from purchase to sales orders. Effectively maintain and manage multilevel bill of materials, production planning, job cards & inventory. Manage full employee life cycle right from onboarding, payroll, attendance, expense claims, assets to separation.
    Starting Price: $1.9 per day
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    OFS

    OFS

    OFS

    Create clarity as information is organised and presented to identify opportunities for improvement quickly. Easily share with the organisation to drive change. Engage operators and management creating a conversation about efficiency. Empower those you trust to make a difference. Create an annotated timeline of real-time events. Events can instantly create actions and alerts. Know exactly what is happening on your production floor instantaneously. Take control of quality, safety and compliance processes. Replace error-prone paper forms with searchable, validated, time-stamped electronic forms and workflows.
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    ActiveState

    ActiveState

    ActiveState

    ActiveState delivers Intelligent Remediation for vulnerability management, which enables DevSecOps teams to not only identify vulnerabilities in open source packages, but also to automatically prioritize, remediate, and deploy fixes into production without breaking changes, ensuring that applications are truly secured. Existing tools overwhelm DevSecOps teams with excessive vulnerability data, false positives, and a lack of prioritization, often leading to inaction and increased exposure to exploits. ActiveState’s solution provides your DevSecOps with a comprehensive view of open source vulnerability status across your application portfolio, enabling them to prioritize the vulnerabilities that matter, assess the risk of updates, and choose recommended remediation paths. The ActiveState platform centers on open source languages packaged as runtimes that can be deployed in various form factors. Low-to-no CVE container images are also available for plug-in and play needs.
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    L7|ESP

    L7|ESP

    L7 Informatics

    L7 Enterprise Science Platform (L7|ESP®) is a unified platform that contextualizes data and eliminates business silos via process orchestration. It's a comprehensive solution that facilitates the digitalization of data and scientific processes in life sciences organizations. L7|ESP has native applications, including L7 LIMS, L7 Notebooks, L7 MES, L7 Scheduling, and more. It can integrate with existing third-party applications, lab instruments, and devices to capture all data in a single data model. It has a low-code/no-code workflow designer and hundreds of pre-built connectors to enable rapid time-to-value and end-to-end automation. By leveraging a single data model, L7|ESP enables advanced bioinformatics, AI, and ML to offer novel scientific and operational insights. L7|ESP addresses data and lab management needs in life sciences, particularly in: ● Research and Diagnostics ● Pharma and CDMO ● Clinical Sample Management Resource Center: l7informatics dot com/resource-center
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    Eyeshot

    Eyeshot

    devdept

    Eyeshot is a CAD control based on the Microsoft NET Framework. It allows developers to add CAD functionalities to WinForms and WPF applications in a snap. Eyeshot provides tools for building geometry from scratch, for analyzing it with finite element method and to generate toolpaths on it. Geometry can also be imported or exported using CAD exchange file formats. Combine multiple data sources, input devices and CAD entity types as has never been possible before. Import your dataset from file or from Visual Studio project resources or from database. Allow end-users to interact using keyboard, mouse, 3D mouse or fingers. Select between Mesh, Solid and Nurbs surface modeling technologies to unleash your creativity. Eyeshot is the only 100% NET CAD component on the market. With 60+ source code samples (in both C# and VB NET and for both WinForms and WPF platforms) it’s also the easiest to learn.
    Starting Price: €700 one-time payment
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    Altair Inspire
    Applied early in the product development lifecycle, Inspire accelerates the creation, optimization, and study of innovative, structurally efficient parts and assemblies through collaboration. Inspire's award winning user experience for geometry creation and modification can be learned in just a few hours, and delivers dependable Altair solver power. Structural analysis with the speed and accuracy of Altair® SimSolid®, as independently validated by NAFEMS, provides the ability to analyze large assemblies and complex parts. Dynamic motion simulation, including loads extraction, using the reliable multi-body systems analysis of Altair® MotionSolve®. The industry standard for structural efficiency, topology optimization by Altair® OptiStruct®, for the generative design of practical, viable, and manufacturable geometry. Inspire enables both simulation analysts and designers to perform what-if studies faster, easier, and above all earlier, encouraging collaboration.
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    TwinThread

    TwinThread

    TwinThread

    Transform your equipment data into competitive advantage; used on over 1 million assets and counting. Power your continuous improvement with the most advanced predictive operations technology available. Today’s production environments are more complex and more interconnected than ever. From increasingly sophisticated PLC technologies to the ever-expanding world of IIoT, your plant floor generates a dizzying amount of data. Adding information streaming in from supply chain systems, business, and financial systems, and dozens of other sources make it tough to separate what’s meaningful from what’s just noise. TwinThread empowers you to transform data from any source into actionable, impactful, positive results. Our predictive operations platform is designed from the ground up to drive greater operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve consistency and throughput. Our mission, as audacious as it sounds, is to drive 100% plant efficiency.
    Starting Price: $200 per month