{"id":15002,"date":"2025-12-04T14:19:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-development-entwicklungskosten-kalkulieren\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:23:52","slug":"4cost-aces-development-calculate-development-costs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-development-calculate-development-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"4cost-aces\/Development | Calculate development costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2604363345-scaled.jpg\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" alt=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" title=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20604%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" alt=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" title=\"4cost-aces\/Extension\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20600%20604%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27600%27%20height%3D%27604%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces_Erweiterung.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.16;\">4cost-aces\/Development<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Reliably determine development costs with just a few inputs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:25px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:25px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">What is 4cost-aces\/Development?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>4cost-aces\/Development is an optional extension module for the costing software <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-aces<\/a>. It enables you to precisely calculate development costs for mechanical and electronic components.<\/p>\n<p>By using 4cost-aces\/Development, CTOs, procurement officers and project managers can make informed decisions, plan budgets realistically and identify risks at an early stage. Especially in industries with high development costs, the software not only supports cost control, but also the optimisation of products and processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Up to 80% faster than conventional costing methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><strong>Applicable regardless of technology and industry<\/strong><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-thumbs-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Seamless integration into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-aces<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Areas of application<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Development costs<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Quantity structure<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Prototype costs<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Design to Cost<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-check-circle fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Risk analysis<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:10px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Cost-optimised product development<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>The potential for cost optimisation is greatest during the development phase of a product. The decisions made at this stage account for up to 80% of the final product costs. 4cost-aces\/Development enables you to plan development projects efficiently and soundly by determining costs based on quantifiable parameters.<\/p>\n<p>With 4cost-aces\/Development, you can identify cost-driving factors at an early stage, examine alternative solutions and use resources efficiently. Especially in dynamic development environments, the software helps to significantly increase the transparency, predictability and cost-effectiveness of projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:170px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/noun-program-7589015_final.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/noun-program-7589015_final.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-14993\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27288%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20288%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27288%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/noun-program-7589015_final-200x192.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/noun-program-7589015_final.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-right mobile-mode-toggle\" style=\"--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\" href=\"#tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Quick modelling of development costs<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\" href=\"#tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Detailed cost breakdown<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\" href=\"#tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Quick modelling of development costs<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\" id=\"tab-b16ac6822cd4420c5c3\">\n<p>Only seven parameters are needed to evaluate the development costs for mechanical and electronic components: weight, number of prototypes, development requirements (quality level), design iterations, redesign, team qualifications and technology index.<\/p>\n<p>All parameters have intuitive input wizards that greatly simplify and speed up the determination process.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\" href=\"#tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Detailed cost breakdown<i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-double-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:16px;\"><\/i><\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\" id=\"tab-2d2180d59c9ab2580dd\">\n<p>4cost-aces\/Development offers powerful real-time reporting functions. All calculated costs are transparently broken down into the following categories: design, system engineering, project management, documentation, prototype, purchased parts and licences, special operating resources, integration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 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title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Experience 4cost-aces\/Development live<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>We would be happy to demonstrate the capabilities of our costing software 4cost-aces\/Development to you in person.<\/p>\n<p>Request a no-obligation online product demonstration now. Our sales team will contact you shortly.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#f2b700;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color5);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Request a product demonstration<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-comments fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:15px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:15px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(51,51,51,0.5);\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:0px;--awb-margin-right-medium:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-margin-left-medium:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28;line-height:1.2;\">Our clients report on their success with 4cost<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"slider-2\" data-id=\"33\" id=\"SR7_33_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.54\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-17\" data-key=\"17\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-17-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe comparison of providers revealed, that 4cost achieved the highest score. We were particularly convinced by the fact that 4cost\u2019s solutions can be used for all commodities, regardless of technology. Equally decisive was the enormous speed with which cost estimates are possible despite limited information.\u201d\n\nChristian Ahrens<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-17-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Team leader of the Value Engineering department, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-18\" data-key=\"18\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-18-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cA major advantage of the 4cost software is the seamless interlocking of the two costing approaches, top-down and bottom-up. This appeals to a wide variety of cost estimators and ensures a consistent cost view without losing information across all project phases.\u201d\n\nAlexander Nordmeyer<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-18-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Value Engineer, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-19\" data-key=\"19\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-19-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe departments experience made with the costing software from 4cost are very positive and associated with high savings. By increasing transparency in the cost structures, a monetary benefit in the seven-digit range can already be recorded. We have made the right decision in our selection process and are very happy about our success!\u201d\n\nManfred Billes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-19-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Department head of the EEPC team, MAN<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-20\" data-key=\"20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-20-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cFrom small start-ups to large corporations, costs must be constantly kept in view and controlled, especially in these difficult times. This succeeds very well with the 4cost software and I believe we can generate real added value for our companies.\u201d\n\nSarah W\u00f6rz<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-20-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Officer, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-21\" data-key=\"21\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-21-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe consistent calculation method of the 4cost tools convinced us right from the start. Very quickly we realised, that this methodology supports our needs in calculation, value engineering, purchasing and engineering excellently.\u201d\n\nFrank Hoffmann<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-21-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Supply Chain Management, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-22\" data-key=\"22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-22-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost's modern parametric calculation models it is possible to estimate good and valid costs already in phases with limited detail of knowledge. In order to establish this, we not only made use of 4cost's software solutions, but also using their expertise in value engineering.\u201d\n\nSenior staff member<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-22-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Purchasing department, Rolls-Royce<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-23\" data-key=\"23\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-23-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe 4cost-aces interface is user-friendly and logically structured, especially when compared to other cost estimation tools. This makes it easier to use the tool even for occasional users.\u201d\n\nThomas Fiedler<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-23-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Cost Architecture A30X, Future Projects & Costing Performance, Airbus Deutschland<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-24\" data-key=\"24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-24-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWe decided on 4cost because we see a significant added value for our calculation and value analysis in a consistent approach from quick cost estimates to detailed calculations. We focus now on the main cost drivers and identify areas with the greatest potential for cost optimization.\u201d\n\nWerner Seifried<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-24-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-25\" data-key=\"25\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-25-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost we have a partner with whom we are implementing our objective of a long-term partnership in the areas of cost estimation, value analysis and cost structure analysis. We will continue to establish 4cost's solutions and use them even more intensively in the future, because the added value is obvious.\u201d\n\nWerner Seifried<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-25-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-27\" data-key=\"27\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-27-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith the parametric cost estimate from 4cost-aces, we are fast and reliably in estimating new assemblies and examine scenarios.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the 4cost-structure calculation tool, we are tracking target costs and manage our projects, including history and versioning.\u201d\n\nPeter Schmidt<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-27-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Value analysis department, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-26\" data-key=\"26\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-26-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe partnership-based cooperation with 4cost enables us to arrive at rapid cost estimates for our projects both in-house and directly at our customers site. I would not have expected a calculation of the costs at such an early stage in the product development process with such depth, consideration of variants and meaningfulness of the answers!\u201d\n\nMatthias Miesbeck<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-26-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Project engineer, HOLZER Firmengruppe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-28\" data-key=\"28\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-28-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWe were enthusiastic about the speed and cost transparency during the 4cost workshops. We used the results from the workshops as a base for our business case analysis. We froze the cost target as cost reference for the subsequent development process and continuously referenced and checked on them.\u201d\n\nHinrik Weber<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-28-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of the optoelectronics business unit, Pepperl+Fuchs<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-29\" data-key=\"29\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-29-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe speed in which the costs are determined is impressive with this method. Elaborate work plans do not have to be predefined and evaluated, because the parametric approach of 4cost-aces is based on material and value-added approaches.\u201d\n\nErnst Tabel<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-29-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Project manager, Pepperl+Fuchs<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-30\" data-key=\"30\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-30-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith 4cost-aces we are able to arrive at valid cost statements very quickly. Compared to a bottom-up calculation that typically takes several weeks, we only need one to three days for the first cost assessment.\u201d\n\nGregor Schwab<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-30-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Orders & Offers, Production, EADS Defence & Security<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-31\" data-key=\"31\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-31-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cIn addition to the drastic time advantage of this costing method, the workshops have another effect that should not be underestimated: all participants agree on a common costing basis during the meetings and evaluate it in detail. The acceptance of the calculated cost values is very high due to the involvement of all participants.\u201d\n\nGregor Schwab<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-31-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Orders & Offers, Production, EADS Defence & Security<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-32\" data-key=\"32\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-32-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe workshop with the 4cost team was convincing both in terms of methodology and result. We were getting an idea of how the parametric approach of the 4cost-aces costing software works. Many new possibilities could now be approached in our daily work.\u201d\n\nStefan Buchwald<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-32-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Strategic buyer, BARD Engineering<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-34\" data-key=\"34\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-34-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe 4cost solutions enable us to become an extended workbench to the costing departments of companies in our region.\u201d\n\nPeter Schmidt<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-34-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-36\" data-key=\"36\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-36-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe early breakdown of product and project costs with 4cost-aces not only offers us a high level of cost transparency, but in particular shows us optimisation potential for development and design. On the one hand, we are thus able to forecast future manufacturing costs in the case of design changes and on the other hand, to independently check manufacturing costs of already existing designs.\u201d\n\nMartin Klotz<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-36-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Product Cost Engineer, Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-41\" data-key=\"41\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-41-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe simplicity and speed of creating and comparing different technical, location and quantity scenarios in 4cost-aces is impressive.\u201d\n\nAndreas M\u00fcller<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-41-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Senior Operations and Procurement Manager, AutoFlight Europe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-42\" data-key=\"42\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-42-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThanks to the workshop with 4cost, we received meaningful and transparent results in a short time, which allows us to take measures at an early stage to secure the profitability of our products.\u201d\n\nAndreas M\u00fcller<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-42-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Senior Operations and Procurement Manager, AutoFlight Europe<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-43\" data-key=\"43\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-43-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe use of 4cost-aces has led to a considerable improvement in our efficiency, as we calculate up to 75 % faster. Cost calculations that would otherwise take us several weeks to complete are done within a few days with 4cost-aces.\u201d\n\nHanno Pieles<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-43-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Director Business Unit Performance, newboxes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-44\" data-key=\"44\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-44-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201c4cost-aces has become a valuable tool for our company because we use it to help our clients increase their cost transparency significantly and take their cost management to the next level.\u201d\n\nHanno Pieles<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-44-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Director Business Unit Performance, newboxes<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-48\" data-key=\"48\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-48-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\"Parametric costing enables us to create valid calculations in the early quotation phases with relatively little effort.\"\n\nTim Wiedemann<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-48-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Systems Engineer, MT Aerospace AG<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-51\" data-key=\"51\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-51-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThanks to 4cost-aces, we can plan and implement our projects more efficiently. The software has established itself as an indispensable tool in our development process and contributes significantly to the success of our projects.\u201d\n\nHannes B\u00fcttner<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-51-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Projects & Value Analysis, BAUER Maschinen GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-52\" data-key=\"52\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-52-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cThe calculations using parametrics are incredibly fast compared to the bottom-up approach, which allows us to react quickly to new requirements and designs. The design-to-cost process is streamlined and requires fewer resources.\u201d\n\nHannes B\u00fcttner<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-52-7\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Head of Projects & Value Analysis, BAUER Maschinen GmbH<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_33_1-55\" data-key=\"55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_33_1-55-4\" class=\"sr7-layer\">\u201cWith the introduction of 4cost-aces, we have consistently enhanced our established processes. 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