Driving Real World Value from Model to Precast Concrete-EDGE and Progress Group Webinar Handout

EDGE and Progress Group Webinar Handout

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The presentation outlines EDGE Software’s comprehensive solutions tailored for the precast concrete industry, emphasizing smart, integrated digital workflows from modeling to production. EDGE’s mission is to empower precast producers by improving efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, addressing industry pressures to deliver faster, leaner, and more sustainable construction.<br /><br />EDGE serves as a central hub in the Design-Engineering-Modeling (DEM) space, facilitating a seamless transition of data from design intent through engineering to production execution. The software’s tools specifically support precast needs, enhancing modeling speed and quality with features like model families, assembly tools, automatic warping, advanced rebar marking, and insulation utilities that reduce errors and save time.<br /><br />EDGE also automates drafting with ticket generation linked directly to the model, improving organization and accuracy in documentation. Export tools enable smooth data transfer to various systems including ERP inventory and scheduling and CAD or machine-specific formats such as Progress Group’s PXML, supporting automation in fabrication machines.<br /><br />Further integration is demonstrated in aheadSuite, a digital twin platform that encompasses factory layout, planning, interfaces with automated machinery (plotters, saws, robots, rebar machines, CNC), quality control checklists, project management, and status tracking to optimize production.<br /><br />Key takeaways include EDGE’s focus on connected data flows and automation, helping precast producers reduce mistakes, streamline collaboration, and maintain competitiveness through a fully integrated model-to-production process. The solution supports industry-wide adoption of model-based workflows and digital transformation in precast concrete manufacturing. Contacts for further info include EDGE Software and Progress Group representatives.<br /><br />Overall, EDGE offers a powerful, specialized toolset to transform precast concrete production with digital precision and efficiency.

Keywords

EDGE Software

precast concrete industry

digital workflows

Design-Engineering-Modeling (DEM)

model families

automatic warping

rebar marking

ticket generation

ERP integration

aheadSuite digital twin