{"id":6374,"date":"2021-10-06T09:33:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T07:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.242.20\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametrische-kostenschaetzung\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T13:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:05:50","slug":"4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-parametric-cost-estimate\/","title":{"rendered":"4cost-aces | Calculate manufacturing 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\" 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-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2604363345-scaled.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-preload-img=\"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\" title=\"4cost-aces\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15107 disable-lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces.png 600w\" 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\" title=\"4cost-aces\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-15107 disable-lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces-200x201.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces-400x403.png 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Produktbild_4cost-aces.png 600w\" 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<\/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;\">Calculate manufacturing costs reliably at an early stage<\/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?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The costing software 4cost-aces enables you to efficiently calculate manufacturing and production costs at an early stage. With 4cost-aces, you can create reliable and time-saving cost calculations for electronic and mechanical components\/assemblies as well as for entire systems.<\/p>\n<p>The innovative parametric cost model of 4cost-aces delivers sound results with just a few inputs and ensures maximum cost transparency. For fast and safe decision-making.<\/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\"><strong>Optional extension modules for calculating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-development-calculate-development-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">development costs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-lcc-calculate-lifecycle-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lifecycle costs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-software-calculate-software-development-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">software development costs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-aces-sustain-product-carbon-footprint-calculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product carbon footprint<\/a><\/strong><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Produktflyer_4cost-aces_EN_DIGITAL.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Download product flyer<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-download fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/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\">\n<p>Manufacturing costs<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Production costs<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Value analysis<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Risk analysis<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Quotation costing<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Target costing<\/p>\n<\/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\">\n<p>Should cost analysis, purchase price analysis<\/p>\n<\/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 awb-cv-auto\" 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 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" 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class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4cost_White_paper_Parametric_cost_estimation_Cover-200x283.png 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4cost_White_paper_Parametric_cost_estimation_Cover.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--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;\">Free white paper<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--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;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.3;\">Estimate and optimise project and product costs validly at an early stage<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>In this white paper you will learn:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--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-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>How to achieve maximum transparency in the cost structure of your projects and products<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>How to identify cost drivers early on and realise optimisation potential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>The advantages of the parametric approach over conventional costing methods<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 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\/resources\/white-papers\/download\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Download white paper<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-file-download 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-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" 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-6 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: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;\">Reliable cost calculations early on<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Manufacturing companies that want to remain competitive in the long term need detailed insight into the cost structure of their products as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>4cost-aces has been specially developed to deliver meaningful analyses quickly and with little input, enabling you to identify potential savings and cost drivers at an early stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 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\" 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1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 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 awb-tabs-transition awb-tabs-transition-fade awb-tabs-title-radius 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);--awb-active-border-size:3px;--awb-transition-speed:300ms;\"><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-116282743ddbba743fc\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-116282743ddbba743fc\" href=\"#tab-116282743ddbba743fc\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Calculate regardless of technology with 5 parameters<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-5136880071c6006c9f4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-5136880071c6006c9f4\" href=\"#tab-5136880071c6006c9f4\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Immediately ready for use<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-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\" href=\"#tab-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Included and editable reference and material databases<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-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\" href=\"#tab-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Mapping of cost structures with any level of detail<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-9740bc4982d739835e0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\" href=\"#tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic calculation of integration and testing 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-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-116282743ddbba743fc\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-116282743ddbba743fc\" href=\"#tab-116282743ddbba743fc\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Calculate regardless of technology with 5 parameters<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-116282743ddbba743fc\" id=\"tab-116282743ddbba743fc\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">4cost-aces offers a standardised method for determining costs, which you can use to quickly calculate each product component based on the same five inputs. This saves a lot of time and streamlines your information gathering processes.<\/p>\n<mark class=\"fusion-highlight custom-textcolor highlight1 awb-highlight-background rounded\" style=\"--awb-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\">AI<\/mark> Depending on the inputs, 4cost-aces automatically adjusts the weighting of the parameters and the corresponding cost functions. This guarantees the perfect interaction of the parameters in a wide variety of industries, technologies and applications.<\/div><\/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-5136880071c6006c9f4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-5136880071c6006c9f4\" href=\"#tab-5136880071c6006c9f4\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Immediately ready for use<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-5136880071c6006c9f4\" id=\"tab-5136880071c6006c9f4\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Thanks to the universal cost functions of 4cost-aces, there is no need to initialise the software beforehand. You can start your first cost calculation immediately after installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\" href=\"#tab-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Included and editable reference and material databases<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-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\" id=\"tab-6976661d8c3b8bc9c91\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Get usable results quickly without time-consuming research and modelling in advance. 4cost-aces provides you with a wide range of data on material prices and processing factors. The software also includes numerous pre-modelling options for general and specific components\/assemblies.<\/p>\n<p>All supplied databases are regularly updated by 4cost, but can also be adapted to specific company requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\" href=\"#tab-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Mapping of cost structures with any level of detail<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-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\" id=\"tab-6a6d6a104e2adbeae21\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>The intuitive modular system of 4cost-aces enables you to quickly create comprehensible, flexible project and product structures. The level of detail can be individually adapted to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>You can save all the structures you have created in a central database and reuse them in other projects at any time. This allows you to easily share your expertise with other colleagues and simplifies collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-9740bc4982d739835e0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\" href=\"#tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Automatic calculation of integration and testing 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\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\" id=\"tab-9740bc4982d739835e0\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Focus on what matters most when calculating your costs. 4cost-aces takes care of the rest. For example, the costs for assembly, integration and testing are calculated automatically, so you don&#8217;t need to have detailed information or expert knowledge in this area.<\/p>\n<p>If necessary, the integration and testing costs can be edited and calibrated using technology-dependent wizards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/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 awb-cv-auto\" 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 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 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-margin-bottom-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--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\" 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-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" alt=\"Request a product demonstration\" title=\"Request a product demonstration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px-800x528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CTA_Produktvorfuehrung_1000x660px.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 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-8 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;\">Experience 4cost-aces live<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>We would be happy to demonstrate the capabilities of our costing software 4cost-aces 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-3 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-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" 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-11 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-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small: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 id=\"testimonial-slider\" style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0px auto;text-align:center;\">\n  <div id=\"testimonial-track\" style=\"position:relative;min-height:160px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:15px;\">\n    <button id=\"testimonial-prev\" aria-label=\"Vorheriges Statement\" style=\"background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:24px;color:#193e6f;padding:0 8px;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;\">\u276e<\/button>\n\n    <div id=\"testimonial-content\" style=\"flex:1;\">\n      <p id=\"testimonial-text\" style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:17px;font-style:normal;color:#4a4e57;opacity:1;transition:opacity 0.6s ease;\"><\/p>\n      <p id=\"testimonial-name\" style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:17px;color:#193e6f;margin-top:10px;opacity:1;transition:opacity 0.6s ease;\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <button id=\"testimonial-next\" aria-label=\"N\u00e4chstes Statement\" style=\"background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:24px;color:#193e6f;padding:0 8px;line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;\">\u276f<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Punkte zur Navigation -->\n  <div id=\"testimonial-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function() {\n  const testimonials = [\n    { text: \"With the introduction of 4cost-aces, we have consistently enhanced our established processes. 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The software has established itself as an indispensable tool in our development process and contributes significantly to the success of our projects.\", name: \"Hannes B\u00fcttner, Head of Projects & Value Analysis, BAUER Maschinen GmbH\" },\n    { text: \"The calculations using parametrics are incredibly fast compared to the bottom-up approach, which allows us to react quickly to new requirements and designs. 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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.\", name: \"Martin Klotz, Product Cost Engineer, Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH\" },\n    { text: \"The 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.\", name: \"Christian Ahrens, Team leader of the Value Engineering department, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH\" },\n    { text: \"A major advantage of the 4cost software is the seamless interlocking of the two costing approaches, top-down and bottom-up. 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This succeeds very well with the 4cost software and I believe we can generate real added value for our companies.\", name: \"Sarah W\u00f6rz, Officer, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg\" },\n    { text: \"The 4cost solutions enable us to become an extended workbench to the costing departments of companies in our region.\", name: \"Peter Schmidt, Head, Digitalisierungszentrum Ostw\u00fcrttemberg\" },\n    { text: \"The 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.\", name: \"Frank Hoffmann, Head of Supply Chain Management, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH\" },\n    { text: \"With 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.\", name: \"Senior staff member, Purchasing department, Rolls-Royce\" },\n    { text: \"The 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.\", name: \"Thomas Fiedler, Head of Cost Architecture A30X, Future Projects & Costing Performance, Airbus Germany\" },\n    { text: \"We 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.\", name: \"Werner Seifried, Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)\" },\n    { text: \"With 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.\", name: \"Werner Seifried, Technical Director, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)\" },\n    { text: \"With the parametric cost estimate from 4cost-aces, we are fast and reliably in estimating new assemblies and examine scenarios.\", name: \"Peter Schmidt, Value analysis department, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)\" },\n    { text: \"With the costing tool 4cost-structure, we are tracking target costs and manage our projects, including history and versioning.\", name: \"Peter Schmidt, Value analysis department, Liebherr-Hydraulikbagger GmbH (2009)\" },\n    { text: \"The 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!\", name: \"Matthias Miesbeck, Project engineer, HOLZER Firmengruppe\" },\n    { text: \"The transparency of the cost estimate with 4cost-aces is given at all times. It is comprehensible for all parties involved.\", name: \"Hinrik Weber, Head of the optoelectronics business unit, Pepperl+Fuchs\" },\n    { text: \"The 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.\", name: \"Ernst Tabel, Project manager, Pepperl+Fuchs\" },\n    { text: \"We 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. 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All results are processed by the software as required for management and other relevant stakeholders and made available for informed decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 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-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_options_2067328_final.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_options_2067328_final-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_options_2067328_final.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 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-2 clean awb-tabs-transition awb-tabs-transition-fade awb-tabs-title-radius 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);--awb-active-border-size:3px;--awb-transition-speed:300ms;\"><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-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\" href=\"#tab-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Real-time reports in line with demand<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-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\" href=\"#tab-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Variant generator<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-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\" href=\"#tab-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Process scenarios and quantity scenarios<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-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\" href=\"#tab-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production potential analysis<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-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\" href=\"#tab-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Location comparisons and currency scenarios at the touch of a button<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-8696ec3502ab71ac520\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-8696ec3502ab71ac520\" href=\"#tab-8696ec3502ab71ac520\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Simulation of material cost surcharges<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-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\" href=\"#tab-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Should cost analysis<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-417a9c4ef309128882f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-417a9c4ef309128882f\" href=\"#tab-417a9c4ef309128882f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Perfect interaction with 4cost-scenarioanalyser<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-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\" href=\"#tab-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Real-time reports in line with demand<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-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\" id=\"tab-0b9b1d18be68b39ca3f\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>4cost-aces has a powerful report generator that automatically compiles the most important information for you in a clear format. All generated reports can be exported as PDF files. This provides you with meaningful results that management can use to quickly derive measures, identify opportunities and minimise risks.<\/p>\n<p>4cost-aces includes numerous reporting templates, such as ABC analysis for identifying cost drivers. All templates can be adapted to your company&#8217;s specific needs if required. Additional customised reports are available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\" href=\"#tab-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Variant generator<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-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\" id=\"tab-efe9b514f38a4bbf362\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>4cost-aces enables you to perform transparent variant analyses that support you in product and process optimisation, reveal opportunities and risks, and form a secure basis for business case decisions, make-or-buy decisions, bid\/no-bid decisions, and more.<\/p>\n<p>4cost-aces includes a comprehensive \u2018search, replace &amp; calculate\u2019 function that allows you to quickly make any changes to your project in order to examine their impact on the calculation. The cost scenarios generated in this way are compared separately from each other and can be clearly compared and evaluated at a glance using the report function.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\" href=\"#tab-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Process scenarios and quantity scenarios<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-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\" id=\"tab-fe45d5af27a29a33d23\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Achieve optimum results in your manufacturing processes by mapping and comparing the cost implications of different levels of automation and process quality. This will make your calculations more transparent and create a solid basis for both external negotiations and internal coordination.<\/p>\n<p>The effects of different purchase quantities and varying degrees of automation (batch sizes, quantity effects, manufacturing overheads) can also be fully mapped in 4cost-aces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\" href=\"#tab-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Production potential analysis<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-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\" id=\"tab-fd5e7522e92b93c4843\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\"><mark class=\"fusion-highlight custom-textcolor highlight1 awb-highlight-background rounded\" style=\"--awb-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\">AI<\/mark> \u2018How much can we save by setting a coarser tolerance class?\u2019 Let the 4cost-aces IndexM Assistant automatically answer your value analysis questions by varying all inputs. The selection of individual optimisation parameters can be customised and saved as a template.<\/p>\n<p>With 4cost-aces, you can take into account the number of production lines, their utilisation and the country of manufacture in the form of individually adjustable variables in your cost calculations.<\/div><\/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-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\" href=\"#tab-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Location comparisons and currency scenarios at the touch of a button<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-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\" id=\"tab-691aa5dd84d2537eff1\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>With just a few clicks, you can transfer projects modelled in 4cost-aces to another country or currency area. The software then determines the location-specific costs using parity and productivity factors. Location scenarios can thus be quickly modelled, comprehensively calculated and transparently compared.<\/p>\n<p>The various location data is maintained twice a year by 4cost. Among other things, 4cost-aces uses data from the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden as a basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-8696ec3502ab71ac520\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-8696ec3502ab71ac520\" href=\"#tab-8696ec3502ab71ac520\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Simulation of material cost surcharges<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-8696ec3502ab71ac520\" id=\"tab-8696ec3502ab71ac520\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>To ensure consistent planning reliability even when raw material prices fluctuate, 4cost-aces features a central material manager. This allows you to customise material prices and properties and automatically update them in all your existing projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\" href=\"#tab-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Should cost analysis<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-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\" id=\"tab-c66f70fbc723a242fe3\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>4cost-aces helps you to validate supplier purchase prices in a transparent manner by examining purchased parts for their price based on a few parameters. The results generated serve as a basis for argumentation in negotiations with suppliers for a targeted reduction in purchase prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-417a9c4ef309128882f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-417a9c4ef309128882f\" href=\"#tab-417a9c4ef309128882f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Perfect interaction with 4cost-scenarioanalyser<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-417a9c4ef309128882f\" id=\"tab-417a9c4ef309128882f\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Thanks to the seamless integration of our software solutions, you can apply the overhead costs calculated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-scenarioanalyser-overhead-cost-analysis-in-seconds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-scenarioanalyser<\/a> directly to the cost calculations created in 4cost-aces. This ensures transparent quotation creation on the sales side and provides a solid basis for negotiations with suppliers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" 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-15 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-11 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;\">Error reduction through guided inputs<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Complex cost calculations generate a wealth of information over time, which must be processed correctly.<\/p>\n<p>4cost-aces supports you with intelligent wizards for data entry and checks the data for plausibility using various mechanisms. This minimises errors from the outset and greatly reduces your workload.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 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-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_FAQ_540992_final.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_FAQ_540992_final-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_FAQ_540992_final.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 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-3 clean awb-tabs-transition awb-tabs-transition-fade awb-tabs-title-radius 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);--awb-active-border-size:3px;--awb-transition-speed:300ms;\"><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-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\" href=\"#tab-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Input wizard for mechanical and electronic technology complexities<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-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\" href=\"#tab-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Input wizard for weight and machining<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-738b320b432968c636f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-738b320b432968c636f\" href=\"#tab-738b320b432968c636f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Plausibility check<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-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\" href=\"#tab-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Sensitivity analysis<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-34dd16361ddcc309a85\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-34dd16361ddcc309a85\" href=\"#tab-34dd16361ddcc309a85\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Transparent documentation<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-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\" href=\"#tab-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Input wizard for mechanical and electronic technology complexities<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-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\" id=\"tab-6d8a04bfa8b1773e652\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>Modelling in 4cost-aces is carried out using technology-specific inputs. This means that information is always requested in line with the manufacturing process. Data is therefore entered in the individual technical environment, which increases understanding and ensures the traceability of the calculated values.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\" href=\"#tab-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Input wizard for weight and machining<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-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\" id=\"tab-a83d6975c28e8d0a2e0\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>4cost-aces enables you to determine machining rates and specific raw and finished part weights based on geometry information and material. As part of cost optimisation during development, high machining rates can be counteracted in good time. To do this, you adjust the underlying raw part geometries and processes in the software and view the effects. By comparing variants, you can find the best possible solution for reducing material costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-738b320b432968c636f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-738b320b432968c636f\" href=\"#tab-738b320b432968c636f\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Plausibility check<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-738b320b432968c636f\" id=\"tab-738b320b432968c636f\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\"><mark class=\"fusion-highlight custom-textcolor highlight1 awb-highlight-background rounded\" style=\"--awb-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\">AI<\/mark> 4cost-aces automatically checks for inconsistent entries in projects so that you can correct them specifically. This saves you a lot of time during the final check of the cost calculation.<\/div><\/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-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\" href=\"#tab-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Sensitivity analysis<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-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\" id=\"tab-9edb02a51b70143e8b7\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>4cost-aces uses stochastic methods (Monte Carlo simulation) to evaluate uncertainties in the assumptions made in your calculation. The resulting improvement in calculation quality ensures a risk-minimised basis for decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-34dd16361ddcc309a85\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-34dd16361ddcc309a85\" href=\"#tab-34dd16361ddcc309a85\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Transparent documentation<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-34dd16361ddcc309a85\" id=\"tab-34dd16361ddcc309a85\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>For greater traceability in your costing projects, 4cost-aces offers the option of integrating and displaying PDF documents directly in the project. This means you have all your drawings, notes, data sheets, etc. available on the spot at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling awb-cv-auto\" 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-18 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-12 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;\">Flexible data exchange across all systems<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Companies typically use numerous software systems that provide information in different file formats.<\/p>\n<p>4cost-aces supports data exchange with all common and well-known systems. The ability to switch flexibly between top-down and bottom-up calculation approaches is unique worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 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-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_transfer-file_1128371_final.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_transfer-file_1128371_final-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/noun_transfer-file_1128371_final.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 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-4 clean awb-tabs-transition awb-tabs-transition-fade awb-tabs-title-radius 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);--awb-active-border-size:3px;--awb-transition-speed:300ms;\"><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-e794c5218678a34fd11\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-e794c5218678a34fd11\" href=\"#tab-e794c5218678a34fd11\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Bidirectional exchange between parametric and bottom-up costing<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-86468157920394f3b92\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-86468157920394f3b92\" href=\"#tab-86468157920394f3b92\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">CAD analysis at the touch of a button<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-8f7bc5d0bd2cb1c4130\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-8f7bc5d0bd2cb1c4130\" href=\"#tab-8f7bc5d0bd2cb1c4130\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Smart import and export functions<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-e794c5218678a34fd11\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-e794c5218678a34fd11\" href=\"#tab-e794c5218678a34fd11\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Bidirectional exchange between parametric and bottom-up costing<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-e794c5218678a34fd11\" id=\"tab-e794c5218678a34fd11\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\">\n<p>All generated data can be transferred back and forth between 4cost-aces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4cost.de\/en\/costing-software\/4cost-structure-standardised-bottom-up-calculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4cost-structure<\/a> using drag &amp; drop. Depending on the project status, you can thus fully exploit the advantages of the respective costing model.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly beneficial for calculations during development, as it combines early phases with little information and late phases with a high level of information. For a consistent cost analysis without any loss of information across all project phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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-86468157920394f3b92\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-86468157920394f3b92\" href=\"#tab-86468157920394f3b92\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">CAD analysis at the touch of a button<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-86468157920394f3b92\" id=\"tab-86468157920394f3b92\"><div class=\"awb-tab-pane-inner\"><mark class=\"fusion-highlight custom-textcolor highlight1 awb-highlight-background rounded\" style=\"--awb-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\">AI<\/mark> With 4cost-aces, you can import product structures and key parameters from the STEP files in your CAD application without any detours. The structures are automatically transferred by the software and filled with the corresponding data. 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