Software

CNC Hardware, Software Optimizes Plasma 2D, Bevel, Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Osai USA’s OPENCut CNC hardware/software solution is designed to optimize startup, productivity and cutting quality for plasma 2D, bevel and oxy-fuel cutting.

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Wireless DNC Eliminates Need for CAT5 Data Cable

ENetDNC’s wireless USB DNC unit can connect directly to the USB port on a CNC machine tool while communicating via the customer’s wireless network.

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CNC Software Eases Use with Predefined “Function Toolkits”

Through its Open Core design, Rexroth’s IndraMotion MTX CNC system enhances PLC programming efficiency and flexibility by providing open standards, software tools, interface technology and mobile device compatibility.

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Absolute Rotary Encoders Include SSI Interface for High Resolution

Heidenhain has expanded its range of absolute rotary encoders with devices that incorporate the SSI interface, including the 35-mm-diameter ECN 1013, EQN 1025, ROC 1013 and ROQ 1025 models.

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Software Add-On Reads CAD Files to Speed Cost Estimation

MTI Systems offers its Costimator cost estimation software with 3DFX, an automated feature recognition (AFR) add-on that recognizes CAD features and their parameters from solid models.

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CAD/CAM

CNC Simulation Software Can Operate Independently, Integrate with CAM

CGTech’s booth will feature the latest version of Vericut CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software.

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Metrology Data That Drive Manufacturing

HxGN Live is the annual international conference sponsored by Hexagon, the global company best known in the manufacturing industry for its broad range of metrology equipment. With its recent acquisition of Vero software, Hexagon now has CAM software products to make metrology data a key driver of shopfloor productivity, as this year’s event made clear.

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Automation

Controller Connectivity Eases Integration of Automation Systems

The iQ-F series compact controller from Mitsubishi Electric Automation is based on the company’s FX series, delivering the same control capabilities as its predecessor while adding new functionalities for enhanced performance and user experience.

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Inventory Management Suite Adds Web, iPhone Functionality

CribMaster’s software suite—CribMaster 10, CribMaster Web and CribMaster Mobile Plus—is designed to streamline inventory management processes, improve productivity and reduce operational costs for industrial distributors and manufacturers.

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Warehouse Management System Optimizes Inventory Pick-Up, Put-Away

In a collaboration with Tessy Plastics and Blue Horseshoe, IQMS has developed its Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) software, a rule-based directed pick-up and put-away distribution system designed to reduce labor and save time.

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