aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software Pros and Cons

Best part of the software is the flexibility and adaptability to latest market conditions and capabilities of simulating simple to complex manufacturing processes. The manufacturing feedback is excellent for design engineers to effectively and efficiently design the product keeping track of the cost and manufacturability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some capabilites are limited due to unavailability of costing models such as Hydraulic hoses and Tubes which represent a large amout of costing community. Also some regressed features between latest releases are limiting the capability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Design to Cost Validation Tool

Directly interacting with 3D model for the tolerances

Fast Feel the Part or Product Cost

Helps to know what it could cost for various Locations in the globe

Gives a Basic idea cost in (Most economic Production)

Further it can be plotted for a supplier specific as per the Supplier Circumstances on the Shop Floor at Supplierl Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dislike is the editing the over ride for every GCD take time, we need to find solution to select few GCD and edit the feed rate for the same .

Also one report says with drop down for various location for the Cost Change, i.e. do costing in one base line and drop down the location and see cost how it varies for other locations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Give better insight on product data and easy product design evaluation process. Task automation and notification to promote better workflow and collaboration between team. Use it everyday especially with the manual task completion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Issue with database accuracy and quality. Difficultly in operating CAD data especially to import and export the design into the platform. Need a revision on this module. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a powerful, consistent and relatively easy to use software. It is very thorough and when used correctly it can bring great results. In particular the eay to make different scenarios (from manufacturing location, material type, alternate designs...) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As with all attempts to make 'should costs' there is a significant amount of effort to make the results accurate to your individual company setup. Alternatively, it does provide generic costing results based on industry average, but then the effort is to 'teach' your company that the results are not '100%' accurate as it does not match the quote.... This is maybe more of an issue with understanding cost estimation practices than the software itself.

Either way, there is a learning curve associated to the use of the software and this should not be under estimated - both technical and business wise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Speed, ease of use with 3D files, ability to update and customize the software, customer support, ability to input an entire BOM and cost a whole mechanical assembly if required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not the best tool for 2D files as there has to be a substantial amount of data entered into the software, a bit cost-prohibitive as some features are "a la carte". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is intuitive to use and easy to learn. As a new cost engineer learning the software has been made easy through detailed training courses available through a priori academy. And follow up on these trainings with instructors has been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the software is still a bit sluggish. Perhaps this will change once the client base grows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to quickly analyze complex situations and provide accountability across the internal organization. The collaboration ability of aP Workspace allows different teams to seamlessly work in stride without anyone getting left behind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The requirement need for CAD to run an analysis can be a hurdle for design engineers to finalize a design before have a rough estimate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost estimation by analyzing 3D model features & its feasibilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Database quality & variations with real-time scenarios to be addressed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simulate the manufacturing process and cost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

All the options get confusing (but not bad) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ability to use the software for bulk costing multiple parts and also outlier analysis to target opportunities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CAD data can be difficult to import across a global with multiple design processes.

Some latency issues in certain regions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.