CAD/CAM Software

Products • May 13, 2020

NCSIMUL Digital Twin Software Update

NCSIMUL virtually builds the real-life machining environment to avoid errors, decrease set-up times and switch CNC programs between machines. nnThe 2021 release features a new comparison mode that detects excessive material during a fast and hidden simulation. It shows a solid comparison between the CAD/CAM models or previous cut stock and the NCSIMUL simulated model. n

Products • May 4, 2020

ESPRIT Additive

ESPRIT Additive for Powder Bed Fusion is compatible with any file supported by SolidWorks. One standout feature of the new software is the patented Part-to-Build When preparing a part for manufacturing, the program automatically assigns exposure strategies based on simple inputs from the user.

Products • April 27, 2020

3DViewStation V2020

2020.0's new neighborhood search features, the option to merge selected objects to a single one, a faster, more accurate clash detection and the ability to semantically search PMI. KISTERS provides visualization applications for the Windows desktop, web (via any HTML5 browser) as well as a VR edition.

Articles • April 20, 2020 • Jason Ray

Tools to bridge the skills gap

While the evolution of 3D CAD partly caused the skills gap, proper utilization of the software can be the key to bridging the gap.

Articles • April 14, 2020 • Christopher Tate

CNC takes machine shops to new levels

CNC machines and CAM software enable advanced milling techniques

Products • April 8, 2020

ESPRIT 2020

ESPRIT 2020 features plentiful updates for Swiss-type machining. This technique is defined by its small, often intricate parts. Medical devices, such as bone screws, are typically manufactured on Swiss-type machines. ESPRIT's 2020 update introduces or enhances support for 200 different Swiss-type machine models.

Products • February 12, 2020

hyperMILL 2020.1 CAD/CAM Software Suite

Open Mind Technologies has introduced hyperMILL 2020.1, a new version of its advanced, comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite. In addition to powerful 3D and 5-axis machining enhancements for complex part manufacture, the new version increases ease-of-use and overall programming performance, and includes key new automation and additive manufacturing strategies.

Videos • January 28, 2020

Drastically Cut Machining Costs with VERICUT Force

VERICUT Force is the standard for NC program optimization. Force optimization can reduce machining times up to 25 percent or more, produce better quality parts, and extend tool life up to 2X.

Products • January 13, 2020

SURFCAM 2020.1 CAM Software

The latest release of SURFCAM features toolpath associativity for the facemill cycle, the option to extend the solution's parallel lace toolpath, enhanced additive undercutting, and a total of about 30 updates. Alongside the new SURFCAM 2020.1, the optional CAD for CAM Designer module has now replaced Part Modeler.

Products • January 5, 2020

JETCAM Expert and JETCAM Orders Controller Software

JETCAM International s.a.r.l. announced the launch of new versions of JETCAM Expert and JETCAM Orders Controller (JOC), containing various new features and enhancements.

Products • December 18, 2019

CAMWorks Version 2020 Software

HCL Technologies announced the release of CAMWorks Version 2020 with several enhancements to assist machine shops in advancing their smart manufacturing practices. CAMWorks Version 2020 provides support for 3D printing of SolidWorks Assemblies, the CAMWorks ShopFloor product, intelligent probing functionality and automatic tab machining.

Products • December 13, 2019

Additive Manufacturing Capability Option in hyperMILL CAM Software

Open Mind Technologies AG announced it offers an Additive Manufacturing capability option in hyperMILL CAM software to support 3D printing and additive processes. hyperMILL together with additive option also provides efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.