Software
CAD Comparison Module Expands Software Functionality
KeyCreator 2015 from Kubotek includes KeyCreator Compare, a CAD comparison module that enables the software to import, edit and compare dozens of native CAD files produced from other systems.
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Keeping It in the Family
This small job shop utilizes CAD/CAM software to increase efficiency of older machines, improving part production and creating new business opportunities in the process.
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Software Well-Suited for Moldmaking, Milling and More
TST Tooling Software Technology will present the latest release of Visi CAD/CAM/CAE software.
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CAM Software Reduces Five-Axis Cycle Times
DP Technology’s Esprit 2015 CAM software offers improvements for intelligent machining, strategic machining, CAD-CAM data exchange and cloud-enabled CAM.
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CAM for Moldmaking Simplifies Rib Programming
Delcam’s PowerMill programming software for five-axis and high-speed machining offers new developments for moldmaking, including improvements to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy, enhanced collision checking, toolpath simulation and verification, and a new module for machining ribs into tooling.
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CAM Software Boosts Milling Flexibility
CNC Software’s Mastercam X8 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation.
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MTConnect Institute Announces Student Challenge
It's a competition designed to encourage college students to come up with ideas and applications for improving manufacturing with the MTConnect standard. The aim is to build awareness of advanced manufacturing technologies among college students, as well as lead to innovations that help manufacturers, especially those serving the defense industry.
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MTConnect in Context
The MTConnect interoperability standard is an enabling technology for the Internet of Things in manufacturing.
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Production Management Software Monetizes Machine Performance
5ME’s eScore production management software feature generates a monetized version of machine tool performance based on six span-time categories defined by AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology: plant shut-down, scheduled downtime, delay time, repair time, not in-cycle process time and in-cycle time.
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Updated Software Converts Three-Axis Tool Paths to Five-Axis
Geometric’s CAMWorks features updates for high-performance milling, automatic conversion of tool paths and integrated G-code simulation.
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