Software

Automation

CAD/CAM Programming Features Smart Toolpath Technology

PMTS 2017: DP Technology’s Esprit 2017 features simpler user interaction, smart toolpath technology and allows users to program faster.

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Siemens Launches Workforce Development Program

The program revolves around Sinutrain, a PC-based CNC simulation system that enables instruction in CNC programming for milling and turning.

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Touchscreen Interface Eases Multi-DNC Control, Machine Monitoring

Spectrum CNC Technologies offers SmartTouch, an intelligent machine interfaces that offers touchscreen access to Multi-DNC files and serves as a feedback loop for job status information.

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GE Ventures Grants Funding to Machine Capacity-Sharing Platform

Xometry networks SMEs with customers in need of on-demand custom parts.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Offers Extended Chip Break Functionality

Open Mind Technologies has released version 2017.1 of its HyperMill CAM system.

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CAD/CAM

President, CEO of Autodesk Steps Down

Carl Bass, who has overseen the company’s move to a subscription-only business model, will be replaced by two interim co-CEOs until a replacement is found.

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Touchscreen HMI Simplifies Machine Monitoring

FANUC America’s iHMI (Intelligent Human Machine Interface) is designed to provide a simpler, more efficient and intuitive way to interact with the company’s 30i/31i/32i-Model B CNCs.

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CAD/CAM

Manufacturing News of Note: February 2017

F. Zimmerman expands U.S. presence, Ganesh appoints new president and other industry news.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Helps Company Reshore Camshaft Production

Edgecam by Vero Software eliminated long lead tiems for GSC Power Division's outsourced parts by enabling in-house production at higher speeds and qualities.

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Volumetric Compensation for Aerospace Applications

Präwest needed to improve machine tool accuracy. Etalon's LaseTracer-NC and KinematicsComp from Heidenhain enabled the shop to make dimensionally accurate workpieces without readjustments.

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