Dashnode

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Dashnode is a Product & Industrial Design tool that automates CNC costing and manufacturing estimating. It provides instant, AI-powered cost estimations and DFM analysis directly from CAD files with high accuracy.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid · Enterprise

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Dashnode?

Dashnode is an AI-powered CNC costing and manufacturing estimating software designed to provide instant and accurate cost estimations from CAD files. It boasts over 85% accuracy, eliminating the need for manual calculations, CAM software, or senior estimators. Key features include instant file upload and costing, customizable inputs for machine rates and labor costs, raw material cost and size analysis, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) analysis to identify production issues, and bulk costing for managing multiple parts. The platform aims to revolutionize the CNC costing process, saving days of manual work, accelerating quoting, and improving decision-making for manufacturers, suppliers, and costing service providers.

Best used for

Ideal for CNC suppliers, enterprises, and startups who need to automate CNC cost estimation, simplify quoting across varied orders, and handle high-volume RFQs efficiently. Especially valuable for reducing manual calculations and accelerating the time from CAD file to accurate cost estimate.

Common actions

estimate CNC costs

analyze manufacturing feasibility

streamline quoting process

manage part data

optimize material usage

Capabilities

Key features

Instant CAD file costing
Customizable cost inputs
Raw material analysis
DFM analysis
Bulk costing
Part library management
Cost report generation

Target Audience

small business ownerstartup founderproduct manager

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid · Enterprise

Not publicly disclosed. Check dashnode.ai for current pricing.

FAQs

What is the accuracy of Dashnode's AI-powered costing?

Dashnode's AI-powered should-costing provides over 85% accuracy. It delivers quick, reliable estimates that closely match CAM outputs, helping users make informed decisions and accelerate their quoting process.

Can I customize the costing logic to my specific shop's operations?

Yes, Dashnode offers fully configurable rates and costing logic. You can set your own machine rates, labor costs, margins, and other parameters, allowing the software to adapt to your shop’s unique economics.

Does Dashnode offer a free trial or free tier?

Yes, Dashnode offers a free trial, as indicated by the JSON-LD structured data. The pricing page also shows options to "Get Started Free" and provides different paid plans for various team sizes and usage needs.

What kind of files can I upload for costing?

Dashnode allows you to upload your CAD files directly. The platform then processes these files to generate instant cost estimations, eliminating the need for manual data entry or complex conversions.

Does Dashnode help with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis?

Yes, Dashnode includes DFM analysis. It instantly flags features that affect machinability, identifies issues like undercuts or thin walls, and helps reduce rework, improve product quality, and accelerate time-to-market.

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