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Layout planning
Plan 2D/3D layouts in the browser — with a DWG/DXF background, a scaled object library, dimensions and layers. Collaborative, no local software required.
Plan virtually. Decide for real.
Intuitive factory planning in 3D – design layouts, analyse material flows and compare variants.
30 days free · no installation · no credit card
GDPR-compliant
What matflow does
Four core functions. One platform.
From layout planning to variant comparison — all web-based, no installation, with all stakeholders.
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Material flow analysis
Import your from-to matrix from Excel, calculate transport intensities and visualise flows directly in the layout — route lengths and costs visible immediately.
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KPIs & Variants
Live KPIs and area balances directly in the layout. Compare variants A vs. B objectively — without spreadsheet workarounds. Export to BI tools via Excel/CSV or API.
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Collaboration
Share layouts via share links, assign roles, leave comments and version planning states — location-independent, in the same browser tab.
How matflow works
From an empty floor plan — to an aligned decision.
Import DWG/DXF or Siteviewer data, plan layout and material flow, compare variants and share the result — all in the browser.
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Import existing data
Upload your floor plan as DWG or DXF — or import it directly from the facility as captured with Siteviewer. matflow provides a true-to-scale planning canvas.
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Plan layout & material flow
Place machines, shelving and conveyor technology from the object library, import your from-to matrix and visualise transport intensities directly in the layout.
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Compare variants & share
Set up multiple planning scenarios, compare KPIs A vs. B objectively and share the result via a share link with the whole project team — no file attachments needed.
01 What is matflow?
matflow is web-based software for factory layout planning and material flow analysis. It connects layout, material flow and KPIs in a single browser tool — so factory and logistics planners can align variants faster with all stakeholders, without installing local software.
02 Do I need to install software or set up IT infrastructure?
No. matflow runs entirely in the browser — no client download, no IT department required. All you need is a modern browser and a user account.
03 Can I try matflow for free?
Yes, for 30 days with all features. You sign in with your email address and a confirmation code and start straight away in a demo environment with a sample project — no installation, no credit card. If your company is already a matflow customer, you land directly in your organisation after signing in.
04 How much does matflow cost?
After the free 30-day trial, €99 per planner per month, or €1,069.20 with annual billing (€89.10 per month). Viewers and pure administrators are free, and you book exactly as many planner licences as you need — starting with one. All prices are net.
05 Can I import existing CAD drawings?
Yes. matflow imports DWG and DXF files as a true-to-scale background for layout planning. Excel from-to matrices can also be imported directly. Proprietary project files from other planning tools are not imported directly — geometry is brought in via DWG/DXF.
06 How does material flow analysis work?
You import your from-to matrix from Excel — matflow calculates transport intensities and visualises the flows directly in the layout as scaled arrows. Route lengths, quantity × distance and costs are instantly visible. Move an asset and the KPIs update immediately.
07 How does matflow work with Siteviewer?
Siteviewer captures your facility from photos and videos (optionally from scans as well) as a walkable, measurable model. matflow imports the floor plan, building envelope and column grid from it — and delivers the finished layout back as an overlay in the real facility. You plan directly in the as-built environment, without relying on outdated CAD drawings.
08 Where is my data stored?
Your data is processed and stored exclusively on servers in the European Union (Microsoft Azure, Europe region). Processing complies with GDPR. Details can be found in the privacy policy and on the security page.
09 We use another planning tool — how does a switch work?
matflow takes over DWG/DXF floor plans and Excel from-to matrices from your existing projects. We support the transition with structured onboarding. The 'Switch to matflow' page describes the exact process.
Factory planning in the browser
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30 days with all features, a sample project, right in your browser. For pilot projects or a custom quote, we are happy to talk in person.
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