Tekla PowerFab Open API

An application programming interface into Tekla PowerFab, the steel fabrication management software.


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Tekla PowerFab Open API

With the Tekla PowerFab Open API you can:

  • Update inventory stock, production and shipping statuses
  • Integrate with barcoding software and scanners
  • Integrate with CNC machine software
  • Integrate with other software

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Tekla PowerFab Open API - Sigmanest

Automation of manual steps resulted in 80% time savings

Haskell Corporation uses Tekla PowerFab to manage every single part that is issued to CNC laser. Nowadays they only have to press one button instead of sending, for example, every nest back and forth manually between Tekla PowerFab and SigmaNest.

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P2 Program’s barcode software uses Tekla PowerFab Open API

P2 Programs successfully integrated their barcode software, Steel Tracking System, with Tekla PowerFab. Now, Tekla PowerFab inventory, production, and shipping information is accurate in real-time, and it's as quick and easy as scanning a barcode label.

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Tekla PowerFab Open API - P2 Programs
Tekla PowerFab - Steel Projects

Steel Projects PLM and Tekla PowerFab work as one

The integration developed using the Tekla PowerFab Open API has increased the efficiency and overall success of shared clients. Clients can use each software for what it does best.

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Tekla PowerFab Open API

With the Tekla PowerFab API and the SigmaNnest API, the number of manual steps was reduced from 14 to 6, saving 80% of work time.

Tekla PowerFab code examples

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