Pre6 provides a suite of AI‑driven SaaS tools that automatically convert 3D STEP models and engineering drawings into manufacturing data. Its modules deliver instant cost estimates with DFM‑aware tooling, extract GD&T for inspection and quality reports, generate CNC‑ready toolpaths with automatic tolerancing, and automate PPAP documentation, all through a browser‑based interface that integrates with existing Excel workflows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers and suppliers spend extensive time manually extracting geometry, tolerances, and cost data from CAD files and engineering drawings, leading to errors, delayed quotations, inefficient CNC programming, and costly PPAP documentation cycles.
Solution
Pre6 offers a suite of AI‑driven SaaS tools that automate the translation of 3D STEP models and scanned drawings into actionable manufacturing data. The Costing module instantly generates detailed per‑part cost breakdowns with DFM‑aware tooling and material estimates. Lens extracts GD&T and dimensional data from any drawing to create inspection plans and traceable quality documents. Machinist detects features, plans operations, and produces machine‑ready G‑code with automatic tolerancing. The PPAP solution auto‑populates compliance spreadsheets and traceability matrices, eliminating manual re‑entry. All tools run in the browser, integrate with existing Excel templates, and provide configurable cost and process parameters, enabling rapid, error‑free workflows across quoting, programming, and quality compliance.
Target Audience
Primary users are manufacturing engineers, cost estimators, CNC programmers, and quality assurance teams in automotive, aerospace, defense, and contract manufacturing firms that require fast, accurate quoting, programming, and compliance documentation.
Features
- Instant cost estimation from uploaded STEP files with feature recognition, fill simulation, and region‑specific rate libraries
- AI‑powered auto‑ballooning and OCR that extracts GD&T, notes, and dimensions from clean or scanned engineering drawings
- Automatic feature detection and toolpath generation for CNC machines, including one‑click tolerancing and post‑processor support for major controllers
- End‑to‑end PPAP automation that maps drawing data to operation codes, PFMEA entries, and customer‑specific spreadsheet templates
- Fully browser‑based interface with no installation, supporting custom pricing assumptions and editable cost drivers for auditability
- Secure data handling with encryption in transit and role‑based access controls, plus compliance with automotive, defense, and aerospace standards
- Scenario analysis and “what‑if” simulations for cost, material, and tooling variations with live delta visualizations