MCAA Smart Solutions Spotlights PypeServer and Bassett Mechanical for Fabrication Innovation
PypeServer has been recognized in MCAA Smart Solutions for its critical role in advancing digital fabrication processes at Bassett Mechanical. The feature article, titled “Seamlessly Integrating Software & Fab Tools with PypeServer & Bassett Mechanical,” explores how PypeServer’s software has helped Bassett unify its fabrication workflows across a wide range of design platforms, tools, and processes.
Enabling a Truly Connected Fabrication Shop
One of the key challenges in modern fabrication shops is maintaining a smooth, consistent workflow when projects are designed using multiple software platforms. Bassett Mechanical—like many top-tier MEP contractors—uses a variety of tools for CAD and BIM, including Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Fabrication CADmep, and more. In many environments, this kind of software diversity can create bottlenecks in the shop, requiring manual conversions or custom workflows to prepare models for fabrication.
PypeServer solves this challenge with software designed for broad compatibility and flexibility. PypeServer’s suite of products—including Connect plug-ins, Cloud+, and Lyte—supports direct integration with all of Bassett’s design software. Whether models are created in Revit, AutoCAD, or SDS2, PypeServer can extract cut data, spool sheets, and part information and deliver it directly to the fabrication floor in a format that’s ready for production.
This level of interoperability allows Bassett to maintain a unified workflow, regardless of which software was used upstream in the design process.
From Design to Cut Table—No Bottlenecks, No Compromise
Because PypeServer supports such a wide range of design tools and input formats (including PCF, CSV, and more), Bassett can now process cut parts from any of their software platforms using the same efficient workflow. Once the data reaches the shop, PypeServer automates critical steps including part nesting, label printing, and fabrication status tracking.
The result is a fabrication process that’s not only faster but also more reliable and scalable. Operators can confidently run jobs from different sources without needing to manually adjust settings, reformat files, or second-guess part configurations. Everything flows seamlessly from model to machine—just the way a modern fab shop should work.
Real-World Results in Efficiency and Traceability
The article highlights how Bassett Mechanical uses PypeServer Lyte and Cloud+ to control multiple machines in their fabrication facility. With automated nesting and intuitive cut lists, they’re able to minimize material waste and speed up production cycles. Label printing and digital spool sheets further enhance traceability, allowing field teams to assemble systems faster and with fewer errors.
PypeServer’s cloud-based tools also allow real-time tracking of fabrication progress, giving project managers visibility into the status of individual spools and parts. This digital transparency translates into better planning, faster jobsite delivery, and reduced rework.
A Blueprint for the Future of Fabrication
As highlighted in MCAA Smart Solutions, Bassett Mechanical’s success with PypeServer illustrates the value of adopting a fabrication platform built for interoperability and automation. For contractors looking to optimize their fabrication workflows without overhauling their existing design tools, PypeServer offers a flexible, cost-effective path to digital transformation.
Read the full article on the MCAA website:
👉 https://www.mcaa.org/smart_sol_article/23/
