Pulse
Feature Overview
From first quote to final delivery — Pulse manages your entire steel processing workflow in one connected, continuously evolving system.
Feature Overview
From first quote to final delivery — Pulse manages your entire steel processing workflow in one connected, continuously evolving system.
Everything your sales team needs in one place — quotes, orders, contacts, documents and a centralised email hub that keeps the whole team informed.
Pulse integrates directly with your Microsoft mail server to import all relevant incoming and outgoing emails into a centralised repository. Every sales-related email is visible to every staff member, no matter who sent or received it. SIMS automatically categorises emails and attaches them to the relevant Works Order — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Create, manage and track quotes and orders within Pulse. Pricing, discounts, product catalogues and approval workflows are integrated — ensuring accuracy at every step and a faster sales cycle.
Centralised contact records, interaction histories and engagement insights in one interface. Robust search and filtering makes customer data quick to access and easy to organise.
Secure storage, version control and easy sharing for all business documents. Multiple file types, advanced search and role-based permissions — so the right people have the right access.
A full suite of tools for fast, accurate part entry — from the simplest geometry to complex multi-operation parts — with deep SigmaNEST integration built in.
Parts can be keyed one by one, imported in batches via the DXF Importer, or pulled directly from SigmaNEST Workspaces. Bulk update tools allow modifications across part sets in one action.
The DXF Splitter Tool rapidly splits part kits from a single DXF file into individual parts ready for production. The built-in DXF control includes Auto-Clean, open contour detection and secondary process highlighting.
Sales staff can generate accurate machine time and material estimates at the quotation stage — without needing an in-depth knowledge of nesting. The process is automated and fast.
Industry-leading auto-scheduling with dynamic rescheduling, gap-filling and real-time feedback — built specifically for the complexity of steel job shop production.
Pulse's advanced scheduling algorithm automatically allocates jobs to individual resource queues, assigning precise start and finish times as works orders enter production. The algorithm accounts for job sequencing, resource-specific shift configurations, existing queue occupancy and lead times arising from stock availability or outside processing — giving you realistic, reliable completion timelines from the moment an order is confirmed.
Jobs can be manually dragged forward or backward within their queues or moved to different resources entirely. The schedule recalculates start and finish times instantly and feeds real-time impact information back to the user — so production managers can respond to shifting priorities or unexpected delays with complete confidence. The result: higher resource utilisation, reduced downtime, and precise planning across even complex, multi-machine workflows.
Complete material lifecycle management — from purchasing through to plate tracking, test certificates and stocktake — all integrated with SigmaNEST planning workflows.
Workspaces can be created and updated directly from within Pulse with a single click. Once programmed, allocations, key information and nest layouts are imported back into Pulse and are ready for cutting — eliminating double-handling between systems.
Comprehensive purchasing for plate and non-plate products. Configurable price lists for key suppliers, full stock control, and dedicated tools for managing outside processing purchases — keeping procurement clear and auditable.
Test certificates are tracked alongside their corresponding plates and can be viewed at any time. Summary reports associating each part with its test certificate can be generated and sent to customers automatically upon delivery.
A consolidated interface for initiating and managing stocktake workflows for plate and non-plate products. Supports comprehensive stocktakes, rolling stocktakes and batched approaches — giving you the flexibility to match your operational rhythm.
Real-time visibility across the entire workshop — from the broad production overview down to individual machine queues and job-level detail for every operator.
The Shop Floor Control gives production managers a real-time snapshot of the entire workshop — all active work, resource status and job progress in one view. Drill down from the broad picture to the precise status of any individual job, all without leaving the screen.
The Material Sourcing module equips sourcing personnel with a clear picture of upcoming material requirements across the entire workshop. It provides the functionality to ensure those requirements are met and that remnants are returned to stock promptly — keeping production moving without unnecessary delays.
Designed for machine operators, the Job Control view surfaces upcoming work alongside all the information needed for in-progress jobs — nest layout reports, program information, and notes from sales, planning and customers. Everything the operator needs, nothing they don't.
Nothing generic, nothing compromised. Your Pulse is configured to match your exact business rules — and high-priority changes can be delivered the same day.
Flexible accounting integration, bulk invoicing tools and an automated OCR creditor workflow — designed to reduce manual processing and keep your financials accurate.
Pulse integrates with any accounting package, synchronising key information across both systems and giving your business the flexibility to keep using the tools you already have.
Customisable invoice appearance paired with a bulk generation tool to produce, email and print invoices in volume — speeding up your receivables processing without sacrificing accuracy.
Uploaded creditor PDF invoices are processed automatically using OCR. Key data points are identified and cross-matched with existing purchase orders in Pulse — when a match is found, an invoice is generated without manual input, reducing errors and saving time.
A comprehensive, customisable reporting suite covering every dimension of your operation — from high-level management analytics to granular data integrity checks.
Detailed insights into customer trends, order histories and revenue performance. Understand who your best customers are, what they're ordering and how revenue is tracking — with the precision needed for confident decision-making.
High-level overviews and actionable analytics to support strategic planning and team performance evaluation. The right information in the right hands at the right time.
Real-time inventory tracking, usage summaries and stock valuation to help maintain optimal inventory levels and reduce waste across plate and non-plate products.
Job status tracking, scheduling efficiency and delivery timeline visibility — so production management always knows where every order stands and can act on delays before they become problems.
A purpose-built Android app for Zebra barcode devices, extending Pulse's capabilities onto the warehouse floor — plate management, quality assurance and proof of delivery, all in the field.
Expected plate purchases are displayed within the app. Staff can receipt plates directly into stock and print plate barcodes on the spot — keeping the physical and digital inventories aligned in real time.
For multi-site businesses, plate stock transfers between locations are fully supported — with pick and receive workflows built into the app so every movement is tracked and confirmed.
Users can photograph parts at each stage of production. Images are instantly associated with the relevant item in Pulse, providing a permanent, auditable visual record across the full production process.
Barcode-driven stocktake is fast and simple. Plate stock is scanned and updated with status and location details directly within the app — no paper, no re-entry, no discrepancies.
Drivers can view their current delivery runs and key delivery details in the app. Upon delivery they can capture customer signatures and photograph delivered goods as proof of delivery — all automatically recorded in Pulse.
Pulse Mobile is actively developed alongside the core platform. Additional quality assurance features and new workflows are being built out continuously — released directly to all mobile users as they become available.
We'll walk you through the platform with your specific workflows in mind. No generic demos — we know steel, and we'll show you exactly what's relevant to you.