Plan-IQ optimizes layouts of rectangular parts on rectangular panels, minimizing overall waste. The system can optimize over multiple panels in multiple sizes, giving you the best overall set of layouts. Besides for panels, one of the two Plan-IQ optimizers can be used to place parts on a long roll, minimizing total length used.

The optimizer comes in two versions: one for any type of cut, one for only edge-to-edge (guillotine) cuts. The any-type-of-cut optimizer is typically used for CNC routers, the edge-to-edge optimizer for panel saws. Both optimizers are state-of-the-art, and are also in use in many other systems for the woodworking.industry

There are three options available for licensing:

• ATOC: any-type-of-cut optimizer . Better optimization for routers than edge-to-edge. Very suitable for layout optimization, for example in printing.
• GC: edge-to-edge cutting optimizer (GC = ‘Guillotine Cuts’)
• UCGC: edge-to-edge optimizer with user control over the complexity of layouts and cuts. This version allow you to accept a somewhat lower yield if this leads to less work, which may be of interest for cutting low-cost material.

Each of the optimizers in the Plan-IQ system can be licensed separately as well, ready for developers to be built into their systems.

Pricing:

• Plan-IQ ATOC- delivers “any type of cut”
  • handles multiple sheets in multiple sizes in a single run
  • license fee is US$895 (support and upgrades for first year included), optional support contract for each subsequent year US$90
     
• Plan-IQ GC- delivers guillotine (edge-to-edge) cuts
  • handles multiple sheets in multiple sizes in a single run
  • license fee is US$895 (support and upgrades for first year included), support contract for each subsequent year US$90
     
• Plan-IQ UCGC- offers all the functionality of ATOC and GC, but also in the case of guillotine cuts
  • with advanced user control over complexity of layouts and cuts produced, offcut, and stack sizes
  • license fee is US$1250 (support and upgrades for first year included), support contract for each subsequent year US$120