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One integrated platform for the complete steel project lifecycle

Machplus3D is purpose-built for structural steel engineers, detailers and fabricators. From the initial design model through to manufacturing drawings, BOM generation and CNC output — every stage of your project lives in a single, connected environment.

Unlike generic CAD tools, Machplus3D understands the language of structural steel — sections, connections, fabrication tolerances and shop drawing standards are built-in from day one.

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Core Capabilities

Everything your team needs.
Nothing you don't.

Purpose-built tools for every phase of structural steel design, detailing and fabrication.

3D Structural Modelling

Build precise 3D structural models with an extensive library of standard sections, parametric connections and intelligent constraints.
Automated BOM with Ballooning

Generate accurate Bills of Materials and balloon annotations automatically — directly from your 3D model, updating live as designs change.
Auto Views & Dimensioning

Eliminate manual drawing creation. SolidPlus3D auto-generates 2D views and applies precise dimensions — reducing documentation time dramatically.
Manufacturing Ready Drawings

Create consistent, compliant shop drawings with predefined templates, GD&T application and multi-format export for fabricators and contractors.
Complex Sheet Metal Design

Specialised tools for bending, forming and fabricating complex sheet metal components, complete with automated flat patterns and bend tables.
Design Automation

Parametric modelling, customisable design rules and automation templates to eliminate repetitive tasks and enforce project standards.
  • Bill of Materials

Automated BOM with Ballooning - zero manual effort

Machplus3D streamlines 3D detailing with fully automated BOM generation and balloon annotation placement. Accurate, customisable, and always in sync with your model.

  • Automatic balloon placement

    Balloons link directly to BOM items — no manual mapping required at any stage.

  • Customisable BOM templates

    Match your exact project standards, client requirements or fabricator formats.

  • Live model synchronisation

    Update the model and the BOM reflects the change instantly — no manual re-entry.

  • Export to Excel, PDF and ERP

    Push material lists directly to procurement, purchasing or ERP systems.

  • Shop Drawing

Manufacturing-ready drawings. Consistent. Compliant. Fast.

Create precise, compliant manufacturing drawings using predefined drawing templates and automated GD&T annotation — and export in the exact format your fabrication shop requires.

  • Predefined drawing templates

    Start every project with your standards, title blocks and revision history built in.

  • Automatic GD&T application

    Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing without manual calculation or annotation.

  • Multi-format export

    DXF, DWG, PDF, STEP — export to any format your fabricators, clients or contractors demand.

  • Sheet metal Design

Complex sheet metal design. Precision at every fold.

Machplus3D provides specialised tools for creating complex sheet metal components — from initial forming through to automated flat patterns, CNC output and bend tables.

  • Automatic balloon placement

    Balloons link directly to BOM items — no manual mapping required at any stage.

  • Customisable BOM templates

    Match your exact project standards, client requirements or fabricator formats.

  • Live model synchronisation

    Update the model and the BOM reflects the change instantly — no manual re-entry.

  • Export to Excel, PDF and ERP

    Push material lists directly to procurement, purchasing or ERP systems.

  • Industry Solutions

Built for your industry. Configured for your workflow.

Machplus3D is deployed across structural engineering firms, steel fabricators, EPC contractors and construction companies — with configurations and templates tailored to each discipline.

Structural Engineering Firms

From initial concept to fully coordinated design model, Machplus3D gives structural engineers the tools to design faster, collaborate effectively and deliver error-free documentation.

  • Full 3D structural modelling with section libraries
  • Automated load calculation and structural analysis integration
  • IFC and BIM-compatible output for coordination
  • Drawing set management and revision control
  • Project-wide parametric standards enforcement
Steel Fabricators

Give your detailers and estimators the tools they need to generate accurate shop drawings, cut lists and CNC data without manual rework.

  • Shop-drawing generation from 3D model in minutes
  • Automated cut list and weight schedule
  • CNC, laser and punch machine export
  • Flat pattern unfolding with bend tables
  • Material nesting integration
Construction & EPC

Coordinate multi-discipline projects with BIM-ready outputs, clash detection support and real-time model sharing across project teams.

  • IFC export for full BIM coordination
  • Multi-user model sharing and version control
  • Cross-discipline clash detection support
  • Integrated quantity take-off and estimating
  • Progress tracking and drawing register
Industrial & Oil & Gas

Support complex industrial projects — process plants, offshore platforms, pipe racks and equipment supports — with purpose-built structural tools.

  • Pipe support and equipment structure design
  • Offshore and heavy industrial section libraries
  • Seismic and wind load integration
  • PDMS and PDS interoperability
  • As-built model and survey data integration
  • Sheet Metal Design

Complex sheet metal design. Precision at every fold.

Machplus3D imports and exports the formats your clients, contractors and fabricators already rely on — no data loss, no conversion issues.

  • STEP / IGES
  • DWG / DXF
  • IFC / BIM
  • PDF / DWF
  • Excel / CSV
  • SAT / ACIS
  • SolidWorks
  • Tekla / Revit
  • Resources

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SolidPlus3D 2026 Launched on 26-March-2026. Launched - Span3D Standard for the Non Designing Departments viz., Shop Floor, Production, Sales, Quality, etc. Launched - MSME Bundle at an effective discount of 70% for Companies with annual turnover of less than $2.5M.