Quoting/Estimating
aPriori
Manufacturing simulation from 3D CAD for should-cost, DFM, cycle time and automated cost estimates, plus AI sourcing assistant.
- Pricing
- Contact
- Works with
- 3D CAD models; PLM integration
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Quoting/Estimating tools for machine shops
Tools that read CAD and drawings, estimate cycle time and cost, and get quotes out the door faster.
Quoting/Estimating
Machine Research
AI/ML estimating and quoting for machine shops with RFQ import, ShapeSearch part library and ERP/QuickBooks integration.
- Pricing
- Contact
- Works with
- STEP/3D CAD viewer; QuickBooks & ERP integrations
Free trial / planDetails →
Quoting/Estimating
Paperless Parts
Quoting software that helps machine shops and fabricators estimate smarter and faster; catches missed operations; ERP integrations.
- Pricing
- Contact
Quoting/Estimating
SmartShopFloor
AI estimator and AI scheduler for job shops and metal fabricators (Australia-focused), with job costing and live shop data.
- Pricing
- Contact
- Works with
- SolidWorks; QuickBooks (listed integrations)
Quoting/Estimating
Toolpath
AI-powered DFM, quoting and CAM automation for machine shops, from RFQ to spindle.
- Pricing
- API: Free $0 (100 DFM/10 estimates/mo); Core $400/mo; Pro $1,500/mo (shop plans: Contact)
- Works with
- Autodesk Fusion CAM
Free trial / planDetails →
Quoting/Estimating
Werk24
AI feature extraction from technical drawings (dimensions, tolerances, materials) via API or Studio for faster quoting.
- Pricing
- API from €1.25/page pay-as-you-go or €590/mo; Studio from €0 (suppliers), plans from €99/mo
- Works with
- Technical drawings (PDF/image)
Free trial / planDetails →