Introducing Kurf. a CAD plugin bringing cost visibility into the design process in Autodesk.
Design engineers shouldn’t have to wait until a part is fully designed and sent out for quoting to find out if it can be manufactured within budget.
We’ve launched Kurf. a plugin for CAD software that empowers design engineers to design with clarity through should-cost analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM) checks.
Challenging the existing design engineering process
We’ve built Kurf. because we know how frustrating it can be to design without feedback on whether it is built within budget or it is actually manufacturable. Traditionally cost and manufacturability feedback comes later once a quote is sent out, taking days. Kurf. brings that feedback into the design process. Instead of waiting for external departments or vendors, Kurf. can evaluate their design directly while design engineers are still making adjustments in 3D CAD software.
By understanding how your design decisions influence cost and DFM issues from the start, they can optimise their designs with tighter feedback loops.
How Kurf. works
Kurf. analyses the 3D designs directly within the CAD software.
Inputs
- It analyses part geometry
- Considers the production variables the engineer sets such as material,manufacturing service, surface treatment and finish, tolerance and quantity
- Applies machine-shop rates by area
Outputs
- Returns DFM warnings with design suggestions
- Provides machine run time
- Delivers a cost estimate
These capabilities enable engineers to compare design choices, reduce rework without waiting for DFM analysis from other departments and make design decisions without waiting for a vendor quote.
Design to cost in the engineering workflow
Kurf. gives engineers early cost benchmarks and manufacturability feedback, not replace detailed supplier quotes or manufacturing expertise. It is about providing enough context for them to gain clarity on how they can make better decisions for their design before it reaches the next stage of the production process. For engineering teams, this means fewer avoidable design iterations, faster feedback leading to more confidence in your designs.
“When creating parts, engineers often operate without immediate feedback on procurement costs or manufacturing feasibility,” said Coen van Drunen, Lead Design Engineer at AMFG. “Kurf. provides a fast product cost benchmark directly in the CAD interface, giving teams confidence that their designs are both manufacturable and cost-effective before sending them to production.”
Kurf. is built for engineering teams as it is available directly on Autodesk Inventor, keeping the feedback within the existing design flow. For organizations with strictly regulated processes, Kurf. also offers an optional CMMC 2.0 upgrade only available for Pro users, for defense and security sensitive applications.
Try Kurf. in Autodesk Inventor
Kurf. is on Autodesk Inventor. Try it out on our free tier. For engineering teams looking to integrate cost and manufacturability feedback into their design-to-production workflows.
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