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Why Process Matters in Engineering Automation

Predictability

Fixed milestones tied to real deliverables, not billable hours. You know what ships and when.

Transparency

Bi-weekly demos of working software. No month-long silences followed by a surprise.

Engineering-First Discovery

We audit your actual CAD workflows before writing a single line of code. The solution starts from your process, not our assumptions.

Risk Reduction

Proof-of-concept on real project data within the first 2–4 weeks. You validate the approach before committing to a full build.

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Our Development Process

Step 1

Engineering Audit & Scoping

Typical duration: 1 week

 

We start by understanding your current workflow – what your engineers do manually, which CAD platforms they use, where time is lost, and what systems need to talk to each other. This means reviewing actual drawings, calculation processes, and integration points with ERP/PLM. 

 

Result: Detailed scope document with architecture proposal, timeline, and fixed-price estimate.

 

Example: For POSforAFS, the audit revealed that formwork optimisation was a combinatorial problem that scaled nonlinearly with structural complexity – confirming that a purpose-built algorithm, not a spreadsheet-based tool, was the right approach.

Step 2

Proof of Concept

Typical duration: 2–4 weeks

 

Before full development, we build a working prototype on real project data – a functional slice of the solution that proves the approach works in your environment. This means a prototype running inside AutoCAD, Revit, or AVEVA E3D. 

 

Result: Testable prototype validated against your real-world conditions. Go / no-go decision with evidence, not assumptions.

 

Example: For the 3D Model Review Tool, the prototype was a single-discipline clash detection module running on real EPC data. After 3 weeks, EPC stakeholders confirmed the approach worked – only then did we commit to a multi-disciplinary scope.

Step 3

Development & Integration

Typical duration: 6–16 weeks, depends on complexity

 

Full build in 2-week sprint cycles with a demo at the end of each. API-level integration with your platform, business logic implementation, and test coverage on edge cases. 

 

Result: Production-ready solution with all critical functionality, tested on your data.

 

Example: The 3D Model Review Tool was delivered in sprint cycles, with EPC stakeholders reviewing each increment. The clash register, version control, and dashboard were built and validated sequentially, not dropped as a monolith.

Step 4

Testing & Validation

Typical duration: Concurrent with Dev

 

Automated and manual testing across your use cases. Stress-testing on complex geometry, edge-case validation, performance benchmarks. Cross-platform compatibility where needed. Security and compliance checks for enterprise deployments.

 

Result: Validated, deployment-ready tool with documented test coverage.

 

Example: For POSforAFS, we stress-tested the formwork optimisation algorithm on increasingly complex pour geometries – including non-standard shapes and multi-stage structures that broke the initial logic. Each edge case was caught and resolved before client delivery, ensuring consistent output quality regardless of structural complexity. 

Step 5

Deployment, Training & Support

Typical duration: 1–2 weeks deployment + 30 days monitoring

 

Launch into production. Team training on the new tool. Performance monitoring for the first 30 days. Then, ongoing support, enhancements, and scaling as your needs evolve.

 

Result: Your team uses the tool daily. Ongoing optimisation based on real usage data.

 

Example: The 3D Model Review Tool was rolled out to five engineering disciplines across multiple office locations. We ran hands-on training sessions for each team, configured role-based access and notification rules per discipline, and monitored platform performance for 30 days post-launch – resolving adoption friction in real time as teams shifted from spreadsheets to the new system.

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How We Work

  • Sprint-based delivery – 2-week cycles, demo at the end of each. You see progress, not status reports.
  • Direct access to engineers – No account managers relaying messages. Your team talks to the people building the solution.
  • Adapts to complexity – A formwork calculation tool and a multi-discipline 3D review platform require different processes. We scale the methodology to your project, not force it into a template.

 

Same process for non-CAD software projects. The methodology adapts – sprint cycles, working prototype, direct engineer access – for SaaS platforms, enterprise integrations, and mobile/web apps when those align with our engineering focus.

Case Studies

Real projects, real results

POSforAFS: Automating Formwork Calculations Directly Inside AutoCAD

An Israeli construction firm was spending 3 months per project on manual formwork calculations. Each engineer used a different method. Errors led to $180K in material waste on one project alone. Moreover, the company couldn’t grow without hiring more senior engineers — and those take years to train.

We built an AutoCAD-integrated tool that reads concrete outlines, picks optimal panels, plans reuse, and outputs complete material lists.

Result: 70% cost reduction. 85% faster turnaround. Engineers freed from calculation work entirely.

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POSforAFS: Automating Formwork Calculations Directly Inside AutoCAD

Operator Training Simulator for an Air Separation Unit Built from Detailed Design

Traditional training took 4-6 months with safety incidents during hands-on practice. Emergency scenarios couldn’t be practiced on live equipment – too dangerous. New operators felt unprepared when emergencies actually occurred.

We built a Unity-based 3D training simulator from their P&IDs and process models. Operators practice normal operations, startup/shutdown procedures, and emergency responses in a safe virtual environment – making mistakes and learning without real-world consequences.

Result: Training time cut 50% (4-6 months → 2-3 months). Safety incidents reduced 80%. Emergency response readiness improved 70%.

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Operator Training Simulator for an Air Separation Unit Built from Detailed Design

Dwg2ExcelExporter: Automated Data Extraction from AutoCAD Drawings to Structured Excel Reports

Project teams manually opened each drawing, copied tag numbers and specs to Excel, and verified completeness. This took 3-4 weeks and generated 15-20% error rate from transcription mistakes. When drawings updated, the entire process repeated.

We built an automated extraction pipeline that identifies equipment blocks, reads specifications from attributes, validates completeness, and generates formatted Excel reports processing all 500+ drawings overnight.

Result: 95% time reduction (weeks → hours). Zero transcription errors. Instant updates when drawings change.

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Dwg2ExcelExporter: Automated Data Extraction from AutoCAD Drawings to Structured Excel Reports

3D Model Review Tool for Multi-Disciplinary Clash Management on a Gas Processing Facility

Eight engineering disciplines. Hundreds of clashes. All tracked in Excel with no version control. Coordination meetings wasted time arguing about which model was current.

We deployed an automated platform with version control, duplicate filtering, assignment workflows, and live dashboards. Therefore, coordinators could stop chasing spreadsheets and start solving actual design problems.

Result: 50% faster reviews. 80% fewer manual errors. 90% better cross-team coordination.

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3D Model Review Tool for Multi-Disciplinary Clash Management on a Gas Processing Facility

Keraglass: Automating Glass Embossing Drawing Preparation Inside AutoCAD

Engineers spent days creating shop drawings for each project. Complex geometries (curved walls, stairs, custom angles) required extensive calculations. By the time quotes were ready, clients had moved to faster competitors.

We developed a parametric CAD tool that generates complete railing systems from site measurements – automatically calculating panel sizes, hardware requirements, and structural loads while producing instant shop drawings and material lists.

Result: Quote turnaround from days to hours. 40% more bids processed. 30% win rate improvement.

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Keraglass: Automating Glass Embossing Drawing Preparation Inside AutoCAD

Integration of CAD/BIM with SAP for a Midstream Gas Processing Plant

A gas processing plant had constant mismatches between their AVEVA E3D models and SAP. Engineers transferred data by hand, which caused frequent BOM errors and delayed procurement. The wrong materials showed up on site — and the right ones arrived late.

We built a sync tool that connects E3D directly to SAP. It auto-tags assets, validates specs against master data, and keeps both systems current throughout the project.

Result: 85% better data sync. 70% fewer data-related reworks. 60% faster procurement readiness.

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Integration of CAD/BIM with SAP for a Midstream Gas Processing Plant
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Why Work With Us?

  • Engineering-First Team – We speak the language of formwork systems, pipe routing, and structural calculations – not just code. Your project leads are CAD engineers, not project managers relaying requirements.
  • Proof Before Commitment – Every project starts with a working proof-of-concept on your real data. You validate the approach before full build – no wasted budget on assumptions.
  • Measurable ROI – Our clients see concrete results: 70% cost reduction in formwork calculations (POSforAFS), 80% fewer manual errors in clash management, error rates below 2% in CAD-to-SAP sync.
  • Fixed-Price After Audit – No time-and-materials surprises. After the engineering audit, we deliver a fixed-price proposal tied to specific deliverables. You know the budget before you commit.

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