Software
GTI Spindle Technology Opens North Carolina Facility
The company is hosting an open house in August 2016.
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Integrated CAM Software Enables Programming from CAD
Mastercam X9 for SolidWorks is a CAM application that is fully integrated into Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks CAD software, enabling the user to program parts directly in SolidWorks using Mastercam’s tool paths and machining strategies.
Read MoreSoftware Enables Work with Remnant, Irregularly-Shaped Sheet Metal
BobCAD-CAM’s Nesting Standard and Nesting Pro CAD/CAM software modules provide intelligent sheet optimizing technology that can increase material usage for sheet cutting on CNC mill, router, laser, plasma and waterjet machines.
Read MoreHexagon Business Unit Specializes in IoT Development
The Integrated Solutions team will focus on developing systems to collect shopfloor data.
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CAM Software Enhances Support for Multi-Point Tools, Tapered Threads
3D Systems has released the 2016 version of its GibbsCAM software for production machining.
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Lattice Generation Software Advances Bike Component Design
Smart Aero Technology's bike stem design needed to be optimized for additive manufacturing. The ScanIP software from Simpleware reduced the stem's weight, increasing its strength.
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Constant-Chip-Load Machining Yields a Better Tool Path
With its in-house R&D program, this aerospace shop seeks to be a leader, not a follower, on the path to innovation in advanced manufacturing. Finding and embracing a better way to generate tool paths for highly efficient and economical metal removal is a prime example of the value of this program.
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An Improved Method for Machining Blisks
A software designer and a tool maker collaborate on a system for machining blisks that focuses on the point of contact between the workpiece and the cutting tool.
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Securing a Shop Network
Bill Bither of MachineMetrics discusses misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, and provides some steps to protect your machine tools while they're being monitored.
Read MoreGet in the Game
Making processes more productive is one big benefit of data-driven manufacturing, but so is making people more motivated and more creative. We can learn from the appeal of video games.
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