Manufacturing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Costimator Cost Estimating Software
AAR Precision Systems
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped AAR Precision Systems speed up their cost estimating by 50%. Before, their quoting process was slow and inconsistent. They needed faster, more accurate estimates to stay competitive... in aerospace manufacturing. With Costimator, they now create quotes quickly and consistently. The software's 300+ cost models and easy data entry made a big difference. AAR Precision Systems reduced estimating staff and improved efficiency across the company.
Costimator helped Ad-Vance Magnetics speed up their quoting process. Before, they used Excel and manual methods that took a lot of time. With Costimator, they use tools like the perimeter nest and co...st modeler to estimate faster. The software also works with their E2 ERP system. Ad-Vance Magnetics can now respond to bids more quickly and win more jobs.
Costimator helped Alpa Precision LLP cut estimate turnaround times by at least 20%. The company used to struggle with manual quoting, which led to errors and delays. Costimator made it easy to handle... multiple quantity requests and update quotes fast. The software improved accuracy, consistency, and allowed quick changes to estimates. Alpa Precision now prints reports instantly and finds it easier to stay competitive and profitable.
Costimator should cost software helped Automat, a ferrous wire industry supplier, improve their cost estimating process. Before using Costimator, Automat relied on manual estimates that were slow and... inconsistent. With Costimator, they quickly generate accurate part cost estimates and validate supplier quotes. This led to better negotiations and more control over pricing. Automat increased their estimating speed, accuracy, and consistency by 20-40%, resulting in a 20% increase in overall profits.
Costimator helped BEI Penang improve their quoting process. Before, they used Excel and had slow, inconsistent quotes. Costimator gave them a fast, easy-to-use system. Now, they have standard costing... for materials and faster, more accurate quotes. Their pricing is more consistent for customers.
Costimator helped Capiq Engineering improve their estimating process. Before, they used Excel sheets and had trouble training new staff. This caused slow response times and lost business. With Costim...ator, training new estimators became easy. The team now creates accurate quotes faster. Productivity and collaboration improved. Management can review estimates quickly. The company now responds to customer requests faster and more consistently.
Costimator helped Carroll Machine Works speed up cost estimating by up to 80%. The company used to rely on manual methods and spreadsheets, which could not keep up with 150 RFQs a week. With Costimat...or, they now create fast and accurate quotes, reducing quoting time from an hour to 10 minutes or less. The software paid for itself in months. Carroll Machine Works can now bid with confidence and spend more time on production.
Costimator helped Cerro Fabricated Products replace their in-house Excel estimating tool. The old system was hard to maintain after the main developer left. Costimator took over the estimating proces...s and removed software upkeep headaches. The Cost Modeler tool let them build custom costing equations for their manufacturing process. This gave them more accurate and reliable cost estimates. They now spend more time on important work instead of fixing software.
Costimator helped Chief Fabrication speed up their quoting process. Before, they used many different methods and could not get quotes out fast. Their goal was to turn around RFQs in one day. After us...ing Costimator, they can usually meet this goal. The software fit their custom fabrication needs and made estimating easier. They plan to connect Costimator with their ERP system to make quoting even faster.
Costimator helped Detroit Tool Metal Products improve their quoting process. Before using Costimator, they relied on spreadsheets and tribal knowledge, causing delays and inconsistent pricing. With C...ostimator, they saw faster and more accurate quotes. The company reported about a 30% increase in turnaround times. This led to happier customers and more confidence in their quotes.
Costimator helped Gardner Manufacturing Company improve their estimating and quoting process. Before, they used slow, manual methods that led to errors and lost business. With Costimator, they now cr...eate quotes faster and more accurately. The software lets them compare cost models and find the best price. Their customer rating rose to 99.6%. Costimator also gives them more transparency with customers and helps them win more orders.
Goldens' Foundry and Machine Company
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped Goldens' Foundry and Machine Company speed up their estimating process. Before, they used manual methods that caused errors and wasted time. With Costimator, they estimate jobs twic...e as fast. The software makes it easy to find old quotes and keep data safe. It is simple to use and helps even when there are no computer models. Goldens' has used Costimator for over 28 years to stay competitive and accurate.
Costimator helped Kitchen Craft speed up their quoting process. Before, they used a slow, manual system that made it hard to keep up with demand. With Costimator, they now create accurate quotes in j...ust a minute or two. Training new estimators is much faster. The software improved quote accuracy and let more people generate quotes. Kitchen Craft saved time and money, and kept profit margins strong.
Costimator software helped Landoll Corporation speed up their estimating process by 70%. Landoll needed a flexible system for accurate job quotes across many industries. Costimator made it easy for t...heir team to create fast, accurate estimates, even for users with little computer or manufacturing experience. The software improved quote accuracy and made the cost-estimating process more efficient. Landoll saw greater organizational efficiency and could meet the varied demands of their customers.
Costimator helped Leggett & Platt improve their quote turnaround times and accuracy. Before Costimator, they used handwritten quotes and Excel, which were slow and sometimes inaccurate. With Costimat...or, quote turnarounds more than doubled and accuracy improved by 10-15%. The software let them set up machines and use a material library for consistent calculations. Leggett & Platt saw substantial company growth from faster, more precise quoting.
Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc.
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc. fix their quoting process. The company had problems with inconsistent estimates and wasted time using old data. Costimator gave them a simple, ...accurate way to estimate costs for both simple and complex parts. The team now quotes jobs faster and with more confidence. They can project profits each month and no longer need to defend their prices to customers.
Costimator helped MCG Portugal, a metal manufacturing company, fix problems with slow and inconsistent cost estimates. Before, each estimator used their own spreadsheet, causing delays and lost busin...ess. With Costimator, MCG Portugal now has a shared costing database. This change made their quotes more consistent and much faster. They saw a higher bid-to-award ratio and better customer loyalty. The system was up and running in just three days.
Costimator helped McNally Industries, LLC improve their cost estimating process. Before using Costimator, they struggled with slow, inconsistent, and subjective estimates. After implementation, they ...saw faster turnaround times, more accurate and objective estimates, and better pricing consistency. The system was customized to fit their business and made data more accessible. McNally Industries is now very happy with the results.
Costimator helped National Tool & Manufacturing fix problems with quoting and cost estimating. Before, they had no oversight, inconsistent quotes, and trouble tracking jobs. After using Costimator, t...hey saw better pricing consistency and more accurate quotes. The software made it easier to share and review quotes. It also helped them spot problems in production and improve delivery times. Estimators liked how they could adjust the system for their needs.
Costimator helped Northeast Manufacturing improve quoting speed, accuracy, and consistency. The company needed a better way to estimate costs and win more jobs in a tough market. Costimator let them ...create fast, accurate quotes and avoid underbidding. They increased their RFQ win rate by 100%. Estimating time dropped by up to 200%. Shop floor productivity rose by up to 30%. The software also helped with customer service and sales by providing detailed process plans and reports.
Costimator helped Precision Machine Fabrication improve their quoting process. Before, only one person estimated jobs by hand, which took a lot of time and lost them business. With Costimator, multip...le estimators can work together and create quotes faster. The software is easy to use and has helpful cost models. After using Costimator, Precision Machine Fabrication increased their quote throughput by 50%.
Costimator helped Schuette Metals improve their cost estimating process. Before, they used an ERP system and had trouble meeting RFQ deadlines and keeping estimates consistent. After buying Costimato...r, they saw faster and more consistent estimates. All calculations are now in one place. The built-in manufacturing data library was a key reason for choosing Costimator.
Costimator helped Service Machine Co., Inc. improve their quoting process. Before, they struggled with slow and inaccurate estimates. They lost jobs by quoting too high and underpriced others. After ...using Costimator, they created faster and more accurate quotes. They could handle more complex jobs and store estimates in one place. The software made their process less error-prone and saved time.
Costimator helped Surry Logistix improve their cost estimating process. Before, only one person used Excel and experience to estimate jobs, which led to errors and lost profits. With Costimator, mult...iple employees can now create accurate estimates. The team feels more confident in their quotes. This change reduced risk and improved their quoting process.
Costimator helped Thomas Precision Technologies speed up and improve their quoting process. Before using Costimator, estimators did manual work that took a lot of time and led to mistakes. The 3DFX a...dd-on let them make quotes right from 3D CAD models. This made quotes faster and more consistent. The company now meets deadlines better and avoids lost sales and profits.
Costimator software helped TiMSA Manufactura improve their quoting process. The company faced challenges quoting many projects quickly and accurately. With the 3Dfx module, they now create accurate q...uotes in minutes. This increased productivity and resource use. The software is easy to use and the support team is responsive.
Costimator helped United Gear & Assembly, Inc. fix their slow and inconsistent estimating process. The Cost Modeler feature let them make custom cost models for their shop. This made quotes more accu...rate and saved time. The company did not need to hire special engineers to use the software. Since using Costimator, United Gear has doubled its business.
Costimator helped Wayne Machine, Inc. improve their estimating and quoting process. The company used to rely on manual methods, which led to errors and slow quotes. After using Costimator, they cut t...heir quoting time in half. The software made their estimates more accurate and helped them respond faster to customer requests. Customers liked the quick and clear quotes, which helped Wayne Machine win more orders.
Costimator helped AAR Precision Systems speed up quoting by 50%. The company used to have slow and inaccurate cost estimates. With Costimator, they trimmed their estimating staff and improved efficie...ncy. The software's 300+ cost models let them adjust estimates to fit their needs. This let them deliver fast, accurate quotes for aerospace manufacturing.
Costimator helped ABEI Penang speed up quoting and improve pricing accuracy. Before, they used Excel and had slow quote times and inconsistent prices. With Costimator, they set standard costs for mat...erials and processes. The system made quoting faster and more reliable. Their Sourcing Director says Costimator is practical and easy to use.
Costimator helped Ad-Vance Magnetics speed up quoting by replacing their slow Excel-based system. The Cost Modeler and Perimeter Nest tools made material yield calculations and laser job estimates mu...ch faster. Integration with the E2 ERP system improved their workflow. The company saved time on laser-intensive jobs and found the software easy to use. Ad-Vance Magnetics recommends using Costimator's webinars and trainings for best results.
Costimator helped Automat, a ferrous wire machine manufacturer, improve cost estimating for outsourced parts. Before Costimator, Automat used manual methods that were slow and inconsistent. With Cost...imator, they now estimate part costs faster and more accurately. Estimating speed, accuracy, and consistency increased by 20–40%. Overall profits rose by 20%.
Costimator helped Capiq Engineering speed up quoting and improve productivity. Before, Capiq used Excel for estimating, which slowed them down and made training hard. With Costimator, new estimators ...learned fast and made accurate quotes. The team now handles more RFQs and works together better. Estimating is faster, more accurate, and more consistent.
Costimator by MTI Systems helped Carroll Machine Works speed up cost estimating by up to 80%. The precision machine shop now responds to 150 RFQs a week, meeting tight deadlines. Manual quoting took ...an hour per part, but Costimator cut this to 10 minutes or less. The system improved bid accuracy and reduced losses from underestimating jobs. Carroll Machine Works now bids with more confidence and wins more jobs.
Costimator helped Cerro Fabricated Products replace their old Excel-based estimating system. The company struggled when their main developer left, making updates and debugging hard. Costimator's Cost... Modeler tool let them build custom costing equations for their manufacturing process. This improved accuracy and freed up time for other important work. CFP now gets better support and more reliable cost estimates.
Costimator helped Chief Fabrication speed up their quoting process. Before, they used many different methods and struggled to get fast, accurate quotes. With Costimator, they now meet their goal of o...ne-day RFQ turnarounds. The software fit their custom fabrication needs and made estimating easier. Chief Fabrication plans to integrate Costimator with their ERP system for even more efficiency.
Detroit Tool Metal Products (DTMP)
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped Detroit Tool Metal Products improve quote accuracy and speed. Before, they relied on old data and slow methods. After using Costimator, they saw a 30% increase in turnaround time. T...he software made quoting faster and more consistent. This led to happier customers and more new orders. DTMP now uses industry standards for cost validation.
Costimator helped Gardner Manufacturing Company speed up and improve their quoting process. Before, employees spent too much time on manual estimating and made mistakes. With Costimator, they now cre...ate accurate quotes faster and offer more transparency to customers. This software lets them compare operations and pick the best one, which helps win more orders and keeps customers happy. Gardner is now more competitive and can offer better prices.
Goldens' Foundry and Machine Company
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped Goldens' Foundry and Machine Company speed up estimating by at least 50%. The company used to struggle with manual errors and slow quotes. Costimator made it easy to find past estim...ates and improved accuracy. The software stores all manufacturing data and quotes. Goldens' now delivers quotes faster and stays competitive in manufacturing.
Costimator helped Kitchen Craft improve quote consistency and efficiency. The company replaced an old, slow estimating system with Costimator's cost modeling features. Estimators now generate detaile...d quotes in minutes instead of over five minutes. Kitchen Craft saved time and money, maintained profit margins, and improved customer relationships. The software supports fast, accurate cost estimation for cabinetry manufacturing.
Costimator helped Landoll Corporation cut estimate turnaround times by 70%. The software gave more accurate quotes and improved cost estimating for manufacturing jobs. Landoll saw better efficiency a...nd easier access to cost data. Even users with little computer or manufacturing experience could use Costimator. The program met Landoll's needs across many industries.
Costimator helped Leggett & Platt improve quote accuracy by 10-15%. The company saw quote turnaround times more than double. Costimator replaced manual and Excel-based quoting. The software enabled p...recise, fast, and consistent cost estimating. Leggett & Platt experienced substantial growth after using Costimator.
Mattson/Witt Precision Products, Inc.
- Manufacturing
Costimator helped Mattson/Witt Precision Products improve cost estimating for custom plastic components. Before, they relied on historical data and interviews, leading to inconsistent pricing. With C...ostimator, they now quote both simple and complex parts quickly and accurately. The system lets them project profitability each month. This improved their pricing process and business control.
Costimator helped MCG Mind for Metal cut RFQ response time and boost sales. The company replaced thousands of spreadsheets with a centralized costing database. This change led to faster, more consist...ent quotes and a higher bid-to-award ratio. MCG saw quick implementation, going live in just 3 days. Customers gained more confidence in their quotes, increasing loyalty.
Costimator helped McNally Industries, LLC improve their cost estimating process. Before using Costimator, they had problems with slow, inconsistent, and subjective quotes. After implementation, they ...saw faster turnaround times, more accurate estimates, and consistent pricing. The system allowed for full customization and centralized data. McNally Industries now delivers more reliable quotes for defense and aerospace contracts.
Costimator helped National Tool & Manufacturing fix quoting problems. Before, they had no oversight and inconsistent estimates. Now, they use a centralized database for real-time updates and shared q...uote histories. The cost modeler tool lets them match quotes to real machining times. This leads to better, more accurate quotes and improved shop floor execution.
Costimator helped Northeast Manufacturing, Inc. double their RFQ win rate. The company eliminated unprofitable jobs and cut estimating time by up to 200%. Shop floor productivity rose by 30%. Costima...tor enabled faster, more accurate quoting in a competitive manufacturing market. A NASA part quote using Costimator halved a $50,000 target cost, winning the bid.
Costimator helped Precision Machine Fabrication speed up their quoting process. Before, only one person estimated jobs by hand, which took a lot of time and lost them business. With Costimator, they ...built a database and used quoting modules. Now, multiple estimators can work at once. This change increased their quote throughput by 50%.
Costimator helped Schuette Metals improve estimating speed and consistency. Before, they struggled with meeting RFQ deadlines and inconsistent quotes. With Costimator, all estimates are now in one pl...ace. The company no longer needs to use multiple programs for quotes. Schuette Metals chose Costimator for its large library of manufacturing data.
Costimator helped Service Machine Co., Inc. improve quote accuracy and speed. Before, they used guesswork and manual methods, leading to lost jobs and underpricing. With Costimator, they now deliver ...more accurate, timely quotes and can handle complex jobs. The system lets them store and track estimates easily. This reduced errors and made their process faster.
Costimator helped Surry Logistix improve cost estimating for contract machining and laser cutting. Before, only one estimator used Excel, risking errors and lost profits. With Costimator, multiple em...ployees now create accurate estimates. The company feels more confident in their quotes and pricing. This change reduced mistakes and improved profit margins.
Costimator helped United Gear & Assembly, Inc. control and streamline their cost estimating process. The Cost Modeler feature let them build custom cost models fast, without hiring extra engineers. T...his made their estimates more accurate and consistent. As a result, United Gear doubled their business after using the software. They saved both time and money with Costimator.
Costimator product cost management software helped IBM transform its supply chain. IBM needed a new way to estimate and compare manufacturing costs globally. Costimator replaced IBM's old system and ...gave them easy-to-use tools, industry data, and global labor rates. IBM used Costimator to set target prices, support supplier negotiations, and find cost savings. In the first year and a half, IBM saved tens of millions of dollars with Costimator.
IBM used Costimator product cost management software to improve its procurement process. The company needed a way to set uniform and predictable costing strategies across its global supply chain. Cos...timator helped IBM set target prices, streamline RFQs, and negotiate better with suppliers. IBM saved tens of millions of dollars in the first year and a half. The software enabled cost benchmarking and design evaluation for manufacturing.
Oil & Energy Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Costimator Cost Estimating Software
Alpa Precision L.L.P.
- Oil & Energy
Costimator helped Alpa Precision L.L.P. reduce errors and speed up quoting. The company struggled with manual estimating, which caused frustration and mistakes. After using Costimator, they saw faste...r turnaround on estimates and more accurate quotes. The software improved consistency in pricing and allowed more time to review estimates. Alpa Precision now benefits from instant report printing and ongoing software updates.
Anadolu Metalurji Co. Selects Costimator Estimating Software
Anadolu Metalurji Co. has adopted MTI Systems' Costimator software to enhance cost estimation during the design phase, aiming to optimize production costs while maintaining high quality standards. Th...is decision allows Anadolu Metalurji to explore design alternatives efficiently, promoting innovation and cost control. Costimator aids manufacturers in precise cost and time estimation without CAD models, supporting informed design decisions.
Landoll Corporation Seeing Big Results From Costimator Software
Landoll Corporation has achieved a 70% faster turnaround in cost estimates using MTI Systems' Costimator software, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in their manufacturing processes. The software, de...signed for machining, fabricating, and assembly, is used by major OEMs across industries like defense and aerospace. It offers a centralized database for consistent and accurate cost modeling.
McNally Industries, LLC, has adopted MTI Systems' Costimator software to enhance their cost-estimating process. This adoption aims to improve quoting efficiency, speed, and accuracy, addressing previ...ous inconsistencies caused by reliance on experience and spreadsheets. Costimator provides a streamlined solution for estimating cycle times and manufacturing costs, crucial for McNally's operations in defense and aerospace sectors.
MTI Systems awarded contract from Major Aerospace OEM
MTI Systems has secured a contract to provide cost engineering services to a major aerospace OEM using its Costimator OEM software. This agreement highlights MTI Systems' expertise in delivering prec...ise cost data to help reduce product costs for large manufacturing organizations.
Service Machine Co., Inc. has adopted MTI Systems' Costimator software to enhance its cost-estimating process. This decision aims to improve the speed and accuracy of quotations by replacing the outd...ated, experience-based methods. Costimator helps estimate cycle times and manufacturing costs, ensuring consistent and accurate cost models, which supports Service Machine's profitability and competitiveness.
