CEI is a pioneer in providing software solutions to companies using ASME, PD, EN and AWS safety codes for pressure vessels and welding procedures. CEI’s journey began in 1986 when the originating founder Jim Shearer became so frustrated with the tedious hand calculations required for bids in the pressure vessel and piping industries that he was determined to automate ASME Section VIII calculations using the power of computing technology. While Jim Shearer aimed to produce a personal productivity tool, his idea quickly grew into a flagship industry after he received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from peers in a market typically hesitant to adopt new technology. CEI now provides a suite of premier products serving the pressure vessel, welding, and fabrication industries.