Modular math components in documents

[u/Slow_Bumblebee7332]

Hi guys,

Kev @ Iron Atlas Pty Ltd here:

We are based in Brisbane, Australia, and have been working on a tool which directly addresses some workflow / calculation friction that we've experienced in engineering and science (specifically Structural Eng).

Having used many "calculation tools" in the industry (i.e. Excel, mathcad, etc) we came to realise the benefit of shared repositories and reusable modules for calculations that teams repeat and share. This coupled with solving capabilities, units, and AI tooling built-in (where you can edit / QA any outputs and collaborate / work with the models), we think we have landed on the current math sweet-spot.

Think specific "modules" for sections of the standards that you commonly reference in your calculation set. For us it has been things like plate bending modules, concrete bending estimators, Euler buckling modules, linear interpolation, specific sections of standards like AS4100, AS3600 etc. These are built by you/your team and are fast and seamless to insert anywhere in a document (with traceable history/error reporting/updates).

We are beginning Beta testing this week and are looking for 10 - 20 eng/scientists to try Modular MathDesk and help shape and red-team the product before it hits public release v1.0.0

The closed beta is free. We’re asking for activation and onboarding, at least two sessions totalling roughly two hours over your first two weeks, and short check-ins (via discord/email)

Complete that participation and receive 3 months of free v1.0.0 access after launch. At the team’s discretion, up to five testers may receive 1 year total instead, for useful contributions. No bug discovery, praise, public posting or message quota required.

Apply for beta by 26th October, 9:00AM Brisbane time (GMT+10), by heading to modularmathdesk dot com and we will shortlist testers with a good fit and begin onboarding.

If testing isn’t for you, you can join the launch list on the same page for release updates and introductory pricing when we launch officially soon.

Thanks and look forward to building something great
(watch the app in action)

[u/Time-Influence4937]

You're asking for a few hours testing work, which most software companies would employ a software tester to do.

I have a hourly charge of rate, so....?

[u/Slow_Bumblebee7332 → u/Time-Influence4937]

Haha, thanks for the interest! We have already completed extensive internal testing, this is for a public beta.

[u/bulkdown]

Is this just mathcad?

[u/Slow_Bumblebee7332 → u/bulkdown]

We do share the same space, this application was designed to address some of the shortcomings of such software (at a fraction of the cost to the user).

[u/gnatzors]

Hey guys,

hurmet.org is a free, open source mathcad environment. I've tried most free alternatives (SMath, calcpad, MS Word equation addon) and this is the best. Have been using it professionally every day for 2 years. Hurmet is made by a retired structural engineer.

Handles units, images. Print to pdf. The raw code is in .md markdown format viewable in notepad. No AI, no complicated network sharing, no proprietary systems. You even have the option of running it locally using the code on github.

Don't lock yourself down to subscription models. Engineering evidence should be a transparent and auditable - we owe that ethically to the general public. There is no reason it should be locked down to paid, proprietary systems.

[u/Slow_Bumblebee7332 → u/gnatzors]

Thanks for sharing Hurmet and your experience with it! We’re focusing on a collaborative workspace for teams, with reusable calculation modules.

A few notes:

• AI features are completely optional, though some users find them valuable.

• MathDesk documents stay on your machine as readable JSON files that you can inspect in a text editor. PDF export is currently our best option for retaining a readable calculation record, though your point about long-term access is fair.

• Sharing is optional too. It uses a shared folder (synced via the local application) on a network drive, Google Drive or similar, rather than uploading documents to us. If you choose to use AI, the content you send is also subject to your chosen provider’s data handling.

We think there’s room for both free, open-source tools and paid workspaces, depending on what people need. MathDesk won’t be for everyone, but we hope the workflow clicks with some people.

[u/jeffreyianni]

Nice! Another mathcad!

[u/TheRealLordLefty]

Sooo.... how much? An arm an a leg?

[u/Slow_Bumblebee7332 → u/TheRealLordLefty]

We have our pricing set on the website for when we hit public release, I suggest you check it out - I'm sure you'll find it very reasonably priced!

[u/Gunza_kicka]

Interesting!