CAD/CAM Software

Products • December 5, 2019

WORKNC 2020.1 Software

The latest release of WORKNC, from Hexagon's Production Software portfolio, is said to make smart factories even smarter with new and enhanced functionality that addresses a number of manufacturing issues.

Articles • December 3, 2019 • Ken Schnepf

Living Large With 3D Printing

Ingersoll's MasterPrint 3D printer tackles extra-large parts seamlessly

Products • November 20, 2019

MSC Apex Generative Design Optimization Software

MSC Software Corp., part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division and a global leader in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation software and services, announced MSC Apex Generative Design, a new design optimization solution that improves quality through automation of design processes with embedded manufacturing knowledge.

Products • November 19, 2019

VISI 2020.1 Mold and Die Software

The latest release of VISI mold and die software enhances the progressive die design processes, along with enhancements for the Reverse module. Upgrades to the new part unfolding technology provides the ability to work directly on the original solid model, supports blanking functionality, and manages parts with non-linear bends.

Products • November 19, 2019

C-THRU4.0 Data Management Software

Marposs has announced the availability of its new data management software — C-THRU4.0, designed to collect and process data from multiple machine tools equipped with Artis machine monitoring systems via a central hub. This information can be accessed remotely, via an iPad, computer or laptop as well as offering the ability to integrate with MES and higher level ERP systems. The data collected can be used to analyze tool life, machine capability and cost comparisons, as well as alarm tracing and counts, profit and loss accounting, profitability analysis and more, all leading to enhanced productivity and profitability.

News • November 14, 2019

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence hires Lisa Cameron as applications engineer

The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software business has hired new Applications Engineer Lisa Cameron to support customers of the ALPHACAM CAM software for metal, stone and wood.

Products • November 14, 2019

SMIRT 2020.1 Software

SMIRT 2020.1 includes user-interface updates, support for importing more CAD formats out-of-the-box, and the availability of interfacing with WORKNC for NC users. The long-standing, intuitive user interface of SMIRT has undergone appearance-enhancing changes, including the addition of icons to the view and command bar buttons, which will be familiar to users of other Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software products.

Products • November 13, 2019

ALPHACAM 2020.1 CAD/CAM Software With ‘Multiple Process Jobs”

As part of Hexagon's philosophy of supporting data-driven smart factories, the latest release of ALPHACAM CAD/CAM software speeds up how jobs that require several processes are managed. A new job type has been introduced in ALPHACAM 2020.1. The new "Multiple Process Jobs" functionality makes it simpler to create jobs and orders in the ALPHACAM Automation Manager for jobs that need to be output to more than one machine or that require secondary processing at the same machine.

Products • November 6, 2019

EDGECAM 2020.1 Software

The latest release of EDGECAM 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 EDGECAM 2020.1, the optional CAD for CAM Designer module has now replaced Part Modeler.

Products • November 4, 2019

WORKXPLORE 2020.1 CAD Viewer and Analyzer Software

Specific simulation import, a couple of additional reader translators and client viewer measurements all feature in a number of enhancements in the latest release of WORKXPLORE – the CAD viewer and analyzer from Hexagon's Production Software portfolio.

Products • October 30, 2019

Radan Designer Software

A new piece of specialist CAD-for-CAM software specifically for sheet metal has been launched alongside the latest release of Radan. Radan Designer will form a pivotal part of Radan's CAD/CAM functionality in preparing parts for bending, nesting and cutting. From model design to part repair and modification, it is said to be a solution for taking geometry through to manufacture.

News • October 22, 2019

Software developer High QA establishes European headquarters

High QA Inc., the developer of Inspection Manager quality management software, has established a headquarters operation in Sevenum, Netherlands, to directly serve its customers on the European continent. High QA Europe is headed by its European Sales Director Hans Derks. Netherlands native Derks is a 30-plus year veteran of the manufacturing software industry.