Manual data entry is still slowing down fab shops across the country. The new MSUITE and PypeServer Cloudinator integration removes the bottleneck for legacy CAD users. It creates a direct, automated path from CAD files to fabrication tools. CAD-to-Machine Fabrication will never be the same.
The MSUITE + PypeServer Cloudinator integration makes it easy to transfer cut lists and spool sheets. You can move these from legacy CAD software into MSUITE FAB. No need for manual entry.
This is the future of connected fabrication workflows. They improve accuracy, reduce waste, and increase productivity in the entire operation.
What is Cloudinator?
Cloudinator, from PypeServer, is a powerful middleware platform that connects CAD files to a wide range of fabrication machinery. Cloudinator connects software and hardware. It allows file uploads from popular CAD tools. These files go straight to cutting machines, profilers, welders, and more.
With this Integration, MSUITE FAB users can access Cloudinator’s machine-ready capabilities without overhauling existing systems.
Key Features of the MSUITE + Cloudinator Integration
The Integration provides a robust set of features that make fabrication automation smarter, faster, and more efficient:
1. Works with Legacy CAD Systems
Not every shop uses the latest CAD platform—and that’s okay. The Cloudinator integration supports standard legacy file formats such as:
- SpoolCAD
- SpoolGen
- ISOGEN
- Acorn/SpoolFab
You can upload many types of files into MSUITE FAB. This includes PCF, PCD, CSV, Excel, JPG, PNG, and PDF. You do not need any conversions or workarounds.
2. One-Click Uploads and Real-Time 3D Spool Views
Once logged into MSUITE, users can simply click and send to upload files to the Cloudinator interface. The Integration stores credentials securely for ease of use and avoids complex IT setups. After uploading, teams can see 3D images of spools right at the assembly workstation. This helps them validate faster and make fewer mistakes.
3. End-to-End Machine Compatibility
The Cloudinator pipeline supports a wide range of fabrication equipment:
- Positioners: TigerStop, RazorGage, Kentucky Gauge
- Pipe Profilers: HGG, Lincoln/Vernon, LoneStar, Machitech
- Welders: RotoWelder, Novarc
- And yes—even manual tools benefit from Cloudinator’s tracking features
This broad compatibility ensures that your fabrication workflow—regardless of manufacturer—is part of a connected, automated system.
4. Built-in Intelligence and Cut Tracking
The Integration tracks every cut automatically. It creates audit-ready trails, giving teams clear visibility into machine use and production status. This built-in intelligence helps reduce downtime, enhance quality control, and streamline compliance documentation.
Eliminate Manual Entry and Human Error
One of the biggest bottlenecks in traditional fabrication workflows is manual data entry. Converting CAD outputs into machine-ready files by hand can cause input errors. This can waste materials and time on the shop floor. With the MSUITE + Cloudinator integration, that’s a thing of the past.
Now, spool sheets and cut lists from your CAD software go directly into MSUITE FAB. The shop team can access them right away and get to work. This automated workflow increases consistency, reduces rework, and ensures everyone works with the most up-to-date information.
Why CAD-to-Machine Automation Matters
Manual workflows in fabrication are prone to delays, rework, and wasted material. By automating the CAD-to-fab process, contractors eliminate these bottlenecks—reducing errors and accelerating throughput.
Automation helps your team work better. It makes cutting pipe, laying out supports, and welding easier. This way, your team can focus on quality work instead of doing the same tasks over and over.
MSUITE FAB: Elevating Fabrication Operations to New Levels
MSUITE FAB is a best-in-class solution for managing the entire fabrication process, from spooling to delivery. The Integration with Cloudinator enhances FAB’s core strengths by removing barriers between design files and shop floor execution.
MSUITE FAB provides:
- Real-time production dashboards
- Shop floor tracking with QR codes
- Visual spool management
- Integration with Revit-based spool generation
With Cloudinator, MSUITE FAB becomes the ultimate automated fabrication command center.
Faster, Smarter, More Accurate Fabrication
The combined power of MSUITE and Cloudinator delivers real ROI in the form of:
- Faster spool execution and machine setup
- Reduced errors from manual data handling
- Increased shop throughput
- Real-time visibility into machine and operator performance
Not just automation for the sake of tech, but automation that drives outcomes.
Future-Proof Your Fab Shop
Fabricators are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality products faster and more affordably. The MSUITE + Cloudinator integration helps mechanical, sheet metal, and industrial contractors improve their fabrication workflows. It does this without adding complexity or needing a complete system change.
If your team still relies on spreadsheets, disconnected machines, or legacy paper workflows—now is the time to evolve. With CAD-to-machine automation, your shop gains speed and reliability. This helps you stay competitive.
Learn More About the MSUITE + Cloudinator Integration
See how CAD-to-machine automation can transform your shop. Click here to learn more about our integration partner, PypeServer.
Call us at (844) 2MSUITE or click here.
Link to Resource Center One-Sheet (PDF)
