Purdue University Manufacturing Software (IMAGE) Purdue University Caption Purdue University innovators at the Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center, or IN-MaC, created software to help manufacturers better predict overall costs and the costs associated with layout alternatives and adjustments to their manufacturing processes. Credit Purdue University/Ben Haley Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.