Cost management analysis software provider aPriori today previewed version 6.0 of its Enterprise Cost Management platform, which features extended integration to several 3D CAD systems for real-time product cost analysis.
The latest version of aPriori Enterprise Cost Management, previewed today at Dassault Systemes’ COE PLM user conference in Orlando, FL, integrates with 3D CAD applications, including Dassault’s CATIA version 5 and SolidWorks, and Siemens PLM Software’s NX, in addition to its existing support for PTC’s Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, the company said.
The new version, scheduled for general availability this summer, allows manufacturers to analyze product costs in various production environments in real time, officials said.
“Anyone who impacts or manages cost, including sourcing, manufacturing, and design departments, can use aPriori to make decisions that can reduce the cost of a product,” said Eric Hiller, founder and chief technology officer, in an interview.