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BRIGADE
TECHNIA AB
BRIGADE is an advanced FEM software for bridge analysis and design. The BRIGADE suite delivers a complete workflow for modelling, analysis and result presentation of bridges and other civil structures. With parametric 3D modelling, automatic meshing and built‑in handling of moving traffic loads according to Eurocode and other international standards, BRIGADE provides engineers with a powerful tool for bridge design, load calculation, damage assessment and dynamic analysis. -
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FlowFuse
FlowFuse
FlowFuse is an industrial application software built on Node-RED that lets teams connect machines and protocols, collect and model data, and operate applications at scale while adding AI-powered assistance to accelerate development and deployment. It extends the intuitive low-code, visual programming environment of Node-RED with enterprise-grade features such as secure communication with devices, robust operational management, centralized remote deployment, team collaboration, and comprehensive security controls. FlowFuse includes interactive, responsive dashboards, AI-assisted flow creation and enhancement, and tools for transforming raw data into structured models using natural language prompts. It also adds support for DevOps-style pipelines to manage staged environments and version control, remote fleet management through a device agent, and advanced observability to monitor performance across instances.Starting Price: $20 per month -
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Breathe
Breathe
Breathe Battery Technologies provides a physics-based battery software toolchain that enables engineers and OEMs to design, simulate, validate, and control advanced battery systems with greater speed, accuracy, and performance than traditional empirical workflows. Its suite spans from cell design and simulation software, allowing rapid evaluation of ageing, thermal behavior, SoC/SoH estimators and system-level trade-offs, to embedded adaptive charging firmware that dynamically manages internal electrochemical states to deliver faster charging and longer life without hardware changes. Breathe’s software integrates physics-based modelling and real-time control into the battery development lifecycle so teams can reduce risk, iterate quickly, and make data-driven decisions while lowering cost and increasing flexibility. Breathe’s products are trusted by global brands and partners, including Volvo and OPPO, for applications that improve charging performance, extend cycle life, etc.Starting Price: Free -
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FRILO
ALLPLAN
FRILO is a structural analysis and design suite for civil and structural engineers that delivers a wide range of calculation, verification, and modelling tools to assess the load-bearing capacity, stability, and serviceability of components and full structures in concrete, steel, timber, masonry, foundation, and geotechnical engineering according to Eurocodes and applicable standards. It is modular and includes specialized programs (for beams, columns, plates, foundations, soil mechanics, and more) that support component-oriented calculations with intuitive inputs and verifiable results, helping engineers handle everyday structural tasks efficiently and with clear documentation. FRILO integrates tools like BIM-Connector interfaces for importing analytical models from IFC/SAF formats, a Document Designer for generating standard-compliant reports, and continuous updates to standards, workflows, and material libraries.Starting Price: €244 per month -
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Smart 145
Smart 145
Smart 145 is a cloud-based, all-in-one ERP and aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul software platform designed to optimize and simplify the complex daily operations of aviation repair stations, MRO businesses, and parts suppliers by centralizing key functions such as work order management, inventory tracking, purchase and sales orders, repair orders, quotations, dashboards, and reporting in a single intuitive interface so users spend less time on manual processes and more time servicing aircraft; it offers a user-friendly, scalable system with customizable fields, columns, and reports tailored to the unique workflows of different operations, secure data encryption and regular backups via AWS infrastructure, and real-time visibility into maintenance tasks and parts availability to improve operational control and efficiency.Starting Price: Free -
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CableCalc BS7671 18-2
CastlineSystems
CableCalc BS7671 is advanced electrical calculation and design software aligned with the latest BS7671:2018+A2:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Amendment 2) that helps professionals size cables, evaluate circuits, and design distribution board projects with precision. It supports both single- and three-phase calculations for radial, ring, and sub-main circuits, calculating voltage drop, disconnection time, fault current, earth fault information, overload, short-circuit parameters, and correction factors such as temperature and grouping. It offers comprehensive databases of copper cables and protective devices to streamline selection and includes tools to generate detailed calculation documents, schedules, single-line diagrams, and schematic drawings for jobs ranging from simple circuits to multi-distribution board projects.Starting Price: $177.09 per month -
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3Dfindit
CADENAS GmbH
3Dfindit is CADENAS’ central visual engineering platform, offering verified digital twins and CAD, CAE and BIM data from thousands of manufacturer catalogs. Users can find components through advanced search methods such as text, filters, 3D shape, sketches and color, and download them in more than 100 native and neutral formats. The PLUGIN 3Dfindit supports numerous CAD and BIM systems and enables direct integration of models into existing workflows. For manufacturers, eCATALOG 3Dfindit provides digital product catalog solutions, while ENTERPRISE 3Dfindit offers extended search capabilities for companies within their CAD, PLM or ERP environments.Starting Price: 0 -
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solarVis
solarVis
solarVis is an end-to-end platform built for the solar and sustainable energy sector that helps companies manage the entire lifecycle of solar sales and project operations in a single digital environment. It combines tools for lead generation, project design, feasibility analysis, proposal creation, customer relationship management, and installation project tracking, allowing solar businesses to streamline their workflows from initial customer acquisition to final installation. It includes modules such as a 3D rooftop design tool for creating accurate solar layouts, a multi-scenario feasibility analysis system that evaluates technical and financial viability, and customizable proposal generators that produce detailed project offers for customers. It also provides a material database and bill of materials management so teams can calculate costs, configure equipment packages, and track components used in solar installations.Starting Price: €99 per month -
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SpeedUp
SpeedUp AI
SpeedUp lets you skip the tedious manual work of circuit schematic design. Just type in what your product needs to do, attach any relevant component datasheets, and the AI handles the rest — generating a structured block diagram, designing each module's schematic, and running electrical rule checks along the way. You can review and refine the block diagram before the AI proceeds, so you stay in control without doing the heavy lifting. When the design is ready, export a complete KiCad project in one click. Whether you're an experienced hardware engineer looking to speed up prototyping or a maker bringing a new idea to life, SpeedUp cuts the path from concept to schematic from weeks down to minutes.Starting Price: $30/month -
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Cognitive Design
Cognitive Design Systems
Cognitive Design by CDS is a next-generation concurrent engineering platform for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive. Powered by a proprietary implicit-geometry engine, it combines generative design (topology optimization, generative enclosure), manufacturing-driven constraints, simulation-driven analysis, and AI-powered design exploration in one unified platform. Engineers can generate and compare high-performance concepts faster, DfM constraints early (Casting, Machining, Metal AM), and automate repeatable workflows across entire product families — reducing time-to-design and eliminating late rework. Serving industry leaders across Japan, Europe, and the US.Starting Price: 12000€ -
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XFdtd
Remcom
XFdtd is a full-wave 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software created by Remcom. This innovative and full-featured electromagnetic simulation solver provides high-performance computing options and simplifies the analysis of the most complex EM problems. XFdtd offers a wide range of applications that include microwave device design, antenna design and placement, radar and scattering, biomedical applications, automotive radar, waveguides, military and defense contracts, RFID, EMC/EMI, and more.Starting Price: $14750.00/one-time/user -
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ProCal
TMA Systems
ProCal by TMA Systems is an enterprise-grade calibration management software designed to replace paper-based processes with efficient, digital workflows. It helps organizations maintain precision, compliance, and consistency across calibration programs of any scale. ProCal automates calculations, applies tolerances, and instantly flags pass or fail results to minimize human error. The platform generates audit-ready records, certificates, and complete calibration histories to simplify inspections and regulatory reviews. Built for ISO, GMP, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, it supports secure access, electronic signatures, and approval controls. ProCal scales easily from single departments to global enterprises with multi-account and multi-language support. Trusted by leading manufacturers, it delivers a streamlined, paperless approach to calibration management. -
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FlexSim
FlexSim Software Products, Inc.
FlexSim is a problem solving tool that allows you to accurately answer any question about your business. It's powerful simulation software, built from the ground up to make simulation as easy as possible, without sacrificing an ounce of function or visual appeal. You can create beautiful, detailed models that deliver results yet make an impact in the way spreadsheets or charts never could, and you can do it all in just minutes with drag-and-drop controls and easy-to-use features. -
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cofaso 7
cofaso
cofaso is the leading high-end CAE solution for electrical engineering projecting tasks. Based on its special system technology with direct access to applicable logic for each schematic, the solution offers outstanding features for all industry-specific design and documentation requirements. As a parameter-controlled system, cofaso provides users with consistent structuring of their work process, while offering unrestricted flexibility for individual adaption to department -project- or workplace-specific requirements. cofaso has user interface in 13 world languages and supports all the common Windows versions. Auto connecting and online item designation/numbering enable you to create schematics quickly and correctly. Rapid viewing/generation of evaluation lists speeds up your work process. -
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Mech-Q
ASVIC
Are you looking for the best Engineering & Drafting CAD Software? Our solutions suit professionals like you that are involved in commercial, food & beverage, petrochemical, biotechnology, heavy industry, marine, mining, military, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, energy generation or similar type of industry. If you require easy to use engineering software to get the job done right and quicly, then we have the solution you are looking for! We have software products for a wide range of engineering applications ranging from Mechanical software, Piping software, HVAC Ducting software and Structural Steel Detailing software. Each application is a set of powerful functions and utilities that makes your engineering design and drafting work easy and cost effective.Starting Price: $49 per user per month -
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PTC Windchill
PTC
PTC Windchill is a comprehensive product lifecycle management (PLM) platform designed to help manufacturers improve collaboration, data sharing, and quality control across global teams. It provides secure, role-based access to real-time product data, enabling streamlined product development and manufacturing processes. Windchill’s open architecture allows seamless integration with enterprise systems like SAP ERP, supporting a connected digital thread. The platform includes advanced features such as BOM management, engineering change control, manufacturing process management, and supply chain collaboration. Windchill leverages AI-driven insights and automation to enhance decision-making, reduce manual tasks, and accelerate innovation. Its flexible delivery options include on-premises and cloud deployment to fit diverse IT strategies. -
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Autodesk Advance Steel
GRAITEC
Advance Steel is a Dedicated Steel detailing package, the Software tool is a 3D modelling environment that then translates into a document management system. The 3D model consists of intelligent structural objects such as Beams, Plates, Bolts and Welds, with these combined together using the Parametric Connection tools that can be propagated within the model via connection copying tools, the model then becomes the hub for the creation of General Arrangements, Shop Assembly and Part drawings to allow for fabrication. These tools also extend into platework with ability to create complex folded plate details for flat pattern development drawings for shop use. Tools for creating steel frameworks from intelligent macros that allow for adjustments to the overall frame dimensions, section profile selection, this combined with the Parametric connection’s tools for standard connections types, with the ability to create custom connection details for bespoke situations. -
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Floor Plan Mapper
Floor Plan Mapper
Floor Plan Mapper is an innovative software application designed to solve the simple problem of locating staff, printers, meeting rooms and whatever else you need to find within an office building. Floor Plan Mapper creates an interactive map of your floor plans from which you cans search for and find employees, visually book desks, locate meeting rooms, create office seating plans and much more. Floor Plan Mapper is available as a online hosted software as a service, or as an on-premise installation.Starting Price: $28 -
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QuoteCAD™ Manufacturing is the smartest choice for small businesses that require the basic and integrated functions of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. QuoteCAD™ Manufacturing provides out-of-the-box, base functions for business areas such as Manufacturing, Customer Relationship Management and Supplier Chain Management. Both economical, and user friendly, QuoteCAD™ Manufacturing has the lowest learning curve, and it does not require a high degree of customization as found in the majority of existing ERP solutions. Typical ERP implementation projects for enterprises can consumes months, requires a consulting team, and usually requires changes to existing business processes. QuoteCAD™ Manufacturing already fits the basic requirements for small businesses and requires minimal additional setup time.Starting Price: $749 one-time payment
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SNOK
SecureNok
SNOK™ is a cybersecurity monitoring and detection system tailored for industrial networks and control systems. SNOK™ detects targeted industrial attacks such as espionage, sabotage, malware, and other security interruptions in control systems. SNOK™ uniquely combines network and endpoint monitoring of components such as PLC’s, HMI’s, Servers etc. We are cybersecurity experts on industrial automation and control systems. Our skilled advisors and technicians help you secure critical infrastructure and production facilities, train your staff and implement secure practices. Hacking, malware and viruses have attacked IT systems for decades. Recently, cyberattacks has grown into a serious threat to critical industrial infrastructure as well. What has happened and how can infrastructure be protected? Assets in the Oil & Gas Industry are attractive targets for cyber-attacks with potentially severe consequences.Starting Price: $0.01 -
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Simcenter Simsolid
Siemens
Simcenter Simsolid is a Siemens simulation and structural analysis tool that helps designers and engineers analyze fully featured CAD assemblies without geometry simplification or meshing. By removing two of the most time-consuming steps in traditional FEA, it allows teams to validate structural performance much faster. The software can handle large and complex assemblies, including models with rough contact surfaces, gaps, or overlapping geometry. Simcenter Simsolid delivers accurate results in seconds to minutes on a standard PC, making it useful for rapid design comparison and simulation-driven development. It supports a wide range of analysis types, including linear and nonlinear statics, thermal analysis, modal analysis, fatigue analysis, dynamic simulations, buckling, composites, and random response. With CAD interoperability, advanced connections, materials, boundary conditions, and visualization tools, Simcenter Simsolid helps teams bring better products to market faster. -
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WELSIM
WelSimulation LLC
WELSIM finite element analysis software helps engineers and researchers conduct simulation studies and prototype virtual products.Starting Price: $45 per user per month -
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Traxxall
JSSI Traxxall
The New Standard in Maintenance Tracking Comprehensive Set of Tools for Aircraft Maintenance Management Purpose-built for Corporate Flight Departments, Charter Operations, and Management Companies 24/7 System Support, Ongoing Compliance Management, and Record Keeping Advanced Tracking software with robust reporting capabilities Powerful, centralized API - making integration with other aviation software providers seamless About Traxxall maintenance Tracking Traxxall Maintenance Tracking offers a comprehensive set of tools for aircraft maintenance management. Purpose-built for corporate flight departments, charter operations, and management companies, Traxxall helps you unlock actionable maintenance intelligence to enable better planning and compliance, and optimize your schedule and aircraft availability. Its dedicated team of analysts are available 24/7 - offering rapid response times and answers to all of your system questions. -
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MachineMetrics
MachineMetrics
MachineMetrics is transforming MES for modern manufacturers. As the leading real-time production intelligence platform, MachineMetrics delivers AI-powered machine monitoring and ERP-integrated MES capabilities purpose-built for discrete manufacturing. Legacy MES systems are slow, rigid, and complex—MachineMetrics accelerates time to value with a modular, no-code platform that connects any machine, regardless of make or model. Core MES features—work order management, intelligent scheduling, OEE analytics, and downtime tracking—are powered by real-time machine data. Frontline operators benefit from ShopPulse, an intuitive tablet interface for job tracking, alerts, and labor entry. Executives gain visibility through dashboards, custom reports, and automated workflows. Seamlessly integrating with ERP systems, MachineMetrics synchronizes labor, job, and schedule data bi-directionally. The result: a fully aligned, agile production environment—without the burden of traditional MES -
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EMWorks
EMWorks
EMWorks provides best-in-class electromagnetic simulation software for electrical and electronics design with multiphysics capabilities. The company’s products are fully and seamlessly embedded in SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk Inventor®. Applications include electromechanical and power electronics, antennas, RF and microwave components, and power and signal integrity of high-speed interconnects. EMS is an electromagnetic field simulation software for designing and optimizing electromagnetic and electromechanical devices such as transformers, electric motors, actuators, and sensors inside SOLIDWORKS® and Autodesk® Inventor®. EMWorks2D is a 2D electromagnetic simulation software for 2D planar and axis-symmetric geometries and it is completely embedded inside SOLIDWORKS. This product enables users to do quick simulations before migrating to 3D and helps in rapid product development. -
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FBO Director
Essinta Labs
Your front desk personnel needs quick, easy to use software that makes quick turns PERFECT! Select an invoice by tail number or customer. Select fuel, enter a meter reading and gallons are instantly calculated. With fbo director your CSRs and fuelers make fewer mistakes, thus reconciling your accounting is easy. What might take several hours each morning in another system takes just minutes. Our accounting includes tail number tracking, fuel company credit card processing, contract fuel support, into-plane fees, and fuel inventory tracking. When it comes to running a successful FBO, efficient operations are key. That's why we designed FBO Director - to provide a complete, user-friendly software package that would help streamline complex processes and maximize profits. FBO Director can help automate many of your business operations. So you can focus on what you do best - providing excellent service to your customers. -
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Ansys BladeModeler
ANSYS
Ansys BladeModeler software is a specialized, easy-to-use tool for the rapid 3D design of rotating machinery components. Ansys BladeModeler is used to design axial, mixed-flow and radial blade components in applications such as pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, turbines, expanders, turbochargers, inducers and more. Ansys BladeModeler is integrated with Ansys DesignModeler to deliver complete 3D geometry modeling capabilities and allow any number of geometric features, such as hub metal, blade fillets, and cut-offs and trims to be added. Blade designs can be combined with other non-bladed components, like housings, blade roots or complex 3D tip regions. These non-bladed components can be created directly or imported using CAD connections to all major CAD vendors without limits on the designs that can assembled and assessed. You can choose the level of geometric detail for your analysis. -
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Siemens Industrial Edge
Siemens
Siemens Industrial Edge is an edge computing platform designed to bring real-time data processing and intelligent insights directly to the manufacturing shop floor. It combines hardware, software, connectivity, applications, edge devices, and centralized management into a scalable industrial ecosystem. The platform helps manufacturers collect, process, analyze, and manage data from industrial assets more efficiently. Industrial Edge supports IT and OT integration by connecting shop floor systems with cloud platforms, IIoT services, ERP, MES, SCADA systems, and MQTT brokers. It also enables production analytics, intelligent maintenance, software-defined automation, and AI-powered optimization for quality, throughput, and defect detection. With secure management, flexible deployment, and ecosystem apps, Siemens Industrial Edge helps manufacturers improve productivity, reliability, and decision-making. -
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Vectorworks Landmark
Vectorworks
This all-in-one program will transform your design, presentation, irrigation, and documentation workflows. Unlike other software, Vectorworks has the flexibility to support your entire project from beginning to end, or anywhere in the process — with tools created specifically for you as a landscape professional. With Vectorworks Landmark’s BIM capabilities, they are. That means a change in one place is reflected everywhere. So, as changes occur, you can spend more time designing and less time manually updating drawings. The process of Building Information Modeling gives you the power to optimize your designs. Automatically generate schedules and reports. Calculate construction costs and material takeoffs. Analyze terrain for cut/fill, slope, and drainage. Evaluate water budgets and track sustainability goals, like leed and sites projects.Starting Price: $3,045 one-time payment -
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Bizprac
Bizprac Software
The builders using Bizprac construction estimating software discovered that job estimations are done faster and more effectively. Bizprac construction job software allows you to easily manage projects from estimate to invoice and gives you the job status and resource levels in real-time. Bizprac’s construction job costing software is fully integrated which means that at a click of a button you can compare your project budget against your project actuals. Bizprac’s construction job costing software is fully integrated which means that at a click of a button you can compare your project budget against your project actuals. View actual costs vs budgets for each job in real-time. Creditor PO automatically extracts all materials. Job tracked in the same cost center format as estimate. Bill of materials contains the supplier codes and descriptions. Produce contract variations. Lock Creditor PO to invoice.
