Software
3D CAD For Students
SolidWorks’ Education Edition 2008-2009 features all of the capabilities of SolidWorks 2008 Office Premium as well as analysis software, curriculum and more. Designed for students, the software features an intuitive user interface, the company says. A streamlined workflow anticipates which tools students will need in the context of a specific task they are undertaking and presents the tools for use.
Read MoreInspect, Analyze And Reverse Engineer With One Application
Users familiar with VeriSurf software will find the latest version, VeriSurf X, easy to navigate and customize, the company says. This version allows users to inspect, analyze, build and reverse engineer using the same application, eliminating the need for multiple systems or platforms. Software features include a simplified menu structure; an “always-available” feature tree for enhanced access to the inspection platform and data; real-time and offline mesh inspection; a CAD system for model-based inspection and reverse engineering; and CATIA and Unigraphics/NX native read options with GD&T import.
Read MoreRead Autodesk Inventor Files Within CAD/CAM
MasterCAM is a Windows-based CAD/CAM software package, developed by CNC Software, for two- through five-axis milling and turning; two- and four-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design, surface and solid modeling; artistic relief cutting; and 2D and 3D routing. MasterCAM X2 features a direct add-in for Autodesk Inventor. This add-in module is free to users in the MasterCAM and Autodesk communities.
Read MoreDRO Systems For Gaging
DRO Systems For GagingHeidenhain’s ND 200 series digital readouts (DROs) feature multiple inputs and a flexible configuration. Highlights of the ND 280 include a monochrome screen and standard functions that fulfill many measuring tasks, the company says. The ND 287 features a color screen and is modular in design.
Read MoreMaterial-Based Modeling Software
AdvantEdge FEM version 5. 2 material-based modeling software from Third Wave Systems reduces the number of design iterations and gets products to market more quickly, the company says. The software features improved DXF meshing and selective refinement of 2D models, parametric double-angle point standard drill geometry, expanded tapping capability and tool and workpiece 3D visualization within the user interface.
Read MoreDP Technology Buys Simulation Software Developer
DP Technology, author of the Esprit CAM system, has purchased BinarySpaces Software Technology GmbH, a virtual machining software company based in Teltow (Berlin), Germany. “This acquisition provides DP Technology with direct access to simulation technology that will allow us to further develop our OEM partnerships with machine tool builders around the world,” says Chuck Mathews, vice president of DP Technology. “We are also excited about the opportunity to offer our Esprit end users a stand-alone simulation product, a tool that is extremely important for today’s complex multi-axis and turn-mill machine tools.
Read MoreConversational Programming Software
Griffo Brothers has added Mazatrol Matrix support in its CamLink software product line. Mazak users invested in the Matrix control can take advantage of CamLink’s time-saving features that allow more control over the machine tools and increased efficiency in the shop. Support is available for the Matrix M, Matrix T, Matrix MT and Matrix ME controls.
Read MoreUpdated CAM Software
DP Technology's Esprit 2009 features new technologies in three- and five-axis milling, feature recognition and the user interface as well as productivity-enhancing features for milling, turning and wire EDM part programming.
Read MoreMotion And Machine Controller
Delta Tau Data Systems offers the pre-production release of its Power PMAC controller, which combines motion- and machine-control technology.
Read MorePerformance Optimization For Multi-Core Machines
Version 2. 2 of Geometric’s GeomCaliper for CATIA V5 and GeomCaliper for Pro/ENGINEER products features enhancements primarily related to performance improvement. A featured update includes code optimization to leverage the computation power of multi-core machines resulting in a reduction of computation time on dual-core machines as compared to single-core machines.
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