First Look to Lantek Expert
What do you like best?
Having a cost in the program could be the best thing. You can approximately know how much you need to pay for it with oxygen cut or others. All functions are together. I mean, all functions of Lantek Expert merged in one program. These functions like laser cutting, checking stock, calculating costs, designing a part and opening etc. Also it has a very large library. ( About library I just talked with my customer )
What do you dislike?
Interface seems a little bit old fashioned. I think it could be more technological. But it's simple. I can't deny. Also they can upgrade the animation part. Maybe it will slows the computer but in this technology era, it should not be a problem for us.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You can add pieces and see before put on your platform. In the menu you can find what you want to do with a small example ( with picture on it ). There are tons of shortcut you gonna see below the button ( actually it's in the button ) With these shortcuts the using that program much easily. So far it's all I can say. You can use as an user and with a team too. All of your data will be hidden. The program has a real time estimating cost, it includes blasting, cutting, the cost of material, how much time it spends of work etc.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
I designed a computer cooling with 2 x 12V fans with an adaptor and I have it with laser cut. It's just a small project for my customer.