Manufacturing Cost Calculator

Instant calculation for

turned parts – milled parts – sheet metal parts

» Calculate quotation prices and production times automatically
based on your CAD model
+ technical drawing (available from 2026 on)

» Optimize manufacturing costs, identify potential savings, and make better decisions.

Your calculation in three simple steps

Upload CAD model

Customize parameters

Start calculation

Easily calculate turning, milling, sheet metal, and laser parts directly from the CAD model online.

  • Calculation in seconds

    will speed up your quotation and development process

  • Intelligent algorithm

    for detailed, standardized and reliable results

  • Simple upload via the web browser or direct integration into the CAD system

    All uploads are securely encrypted and treated confidentially.

  • All common file formats are supported

    SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, CATIA V5, Creo Parametric, JT (with XT-Brep), STEP, S3D

  • Calculation parameters can be adapted to the machinery

    Hourly rate, set-up times, cutting values, etc.

  • Affordable price, no risk

    can be terminated monthly

costing24’s intelligent algorithm rapidly calculates costs, production times, and emissions.

Geometry is recognized automatically: CAD model + drawing (if available)

3D-Modell plus technische Zeichnung

Manufacturing processes and machines are selected automatically

costing24 cost by process

Calculation parameters can be adjusted

costing24 machine configuration

At a glance: The traffic light colors immediately indicate the greatest potential for savings.

costing24 traffic light concept

Highlight features 2026

AI-based recognition of features from technical drawings

We are putting an end to manual data entry: AI automatically recognizes all relevant drawing information – from dimensions and tolerances to manufacturing details – and links it directly to the 3D model.

The result is an intelligent, enriched model that serves as the ideal basis for end-to-end digital processes in design, manufacturing, and procurement. Efficient, precise, and forward-looking.

Assembly upload

Upload entire assemblies to costing24 with a single click to calculate the associated components.

Product carbon footprint

Easily calculate emissions generated during the production of a component to determine the product carbon footprint!

“Discover the incredible simplicity of online component costing with costing24 – it’s a game changer!”

You’re going to love this: you can test for 10 days, completely free of charge, with your own CAD models!

engineering designer using costing24

Logo rk_rose_krieger„Determining the manufacturing costs for each component is a breeze! Knowing where a project lies in terms of costs saves a lot of time and effort. It’s incredibly easy to use, and the results are in a flash. The high level of accuracy meets our requirements perfectly.”

Kai Dröge, Kalkulator in der technischen Auftragsbearbeitung bei RK Rose+Krieger
Software made in Germany Award

Over 250 customers

rely on software

from simus systems.

Frequently asked questions about costing24:

costing24 is an incredible tool that allows you to calculate the manufacturing costs of your parts online using only the CAD model.

  • It’s incredibly fast, making it a breeze to calculate the manufacturing costs of turned, milled, and bent parts.
  • It’s not just any tool — it’s highly developed, thanks to years of fine-tuning simus systems calculation algorithms in numerous projects and various companies.
  • And that’s not all — it provides extensive options to customize technology data for the individual calculation.
  • Try it for 10 days for free with your own models!
  • The test phase ends automatically, so you don’t have to worry about any hidden costs.
  • After that, it’s just 200 euros a month—that’s 200 calculations included in the price.
  • And if you need more, you can easily book additional calculation packages whenever you need them.
  • Best of all, there’s no risk—you can cancel monthly if you want.

costing24 is suitable for turning, milling and sheet metal/bending processing.

The following 3D CAD model formats are supported: SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, CATIA V5, Creo Parametric, JT (with XT-Brep), STEP, S3D (own format from simus classmate). costing24 works independently of the modeling methodology used. However, it must be a 3D solid model. 2D models or 3D surface models are not supported.

We know how important it is to keep your models safe. That’s why, once we’ve analyzed the native model, the information is only saved in simus’ own s3d format. We guarantee that the original files won’t be stored and can’t fall into the hands of third parties. Rest assured, your models never leave Germany, as our servers are located here. Other users won’t be able to access your data either.

Yes, that is possible! You can find more information here.
Please contact us for details by phone +49 721 83 08 43 – 0 or by e-mail info@simus-systems.com .

classmate PLAN is a comprehensive software package that can be integrated into company processes and infrastructure on a long-term basis. It is used to carry out preliminary costing of in-house designed components and assemblies prior to work planning. Work plans are also created automatically.
costing24 is a web-based software that offers a number of customization options and calculates manufacturing costs quickly and easily. Further differences in detail are available here.

Our data is derived from the calculation algorithms and best-practice values of our classmate PLAN software, which has been utilized by prominent industrial clients for numerous years.
For additional information regarding classmate PLAN, please visit this website.

The proposed manufacturing processes are based on the machines that are suitable for processing. Under “Configure” in the menu, you can activate machines for the calculation that you have available or deactivate those that you do not wish to use.

costing24_Konfigurieren Menü

simus classmate stands for data transparency and excellent data structure in the manufacturing industry.

Produktübersicht simus classmate

We prepare your data in a flexible, efficient and systematic way for the best possible use in sophisticated digital processes. Surprise yourself with the potential of your data! We are happy to advise you on designing innovative and sustainable data processes.