CNC Programming & Simulation

Powerful simulation software from PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning solutions, determines if a hexapod is suitable for your specific positioning task, in terms of workspace, load, center of mass, and operating orientation. The tool helps you to find out which model you should invest in.n

SimScale released enhanced collaboration features and a multiple-user licensing package to support design, engineering, and architecture teams with multiple people who use simulation in medium and large enterprises.

Continuing the ethos of powering a successful digital ecosystem that is smart and fully connected, Hexagon has released the latest NCSIMUL CAM simulation package from its Production Software portfolio.

Simufact, part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division and a global operating software company providing process simulation solutions and services to manufacturing industries, announced Simufact Additive 2020. This powerful solution for the optimization of metal-based additive manufacturing (AM) processes now provides cost estimation of the build process, and improves interoperability with Materialize build preparation software and Renishaw printers to streamline manufacturing processes.

Simufact, part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division and a global operating software company providing process simulation solutions and services to manufacturing industries, announced a dedicated simulation solution to help manufacturers improve quality for Direct Energy Deposition (DED) metal additive manufacturing processes.

nTopology announces the latest version of its computational-modeling software, nTop Platform 2.0, engineering software that enables engineers to simultaneously consider geometry, performance and manufacturability all within a single, reusable workflow. This major release includes support for prepackaged, application-specific nTop Toolkits, letting engineers quickly learn and use its most powerful capabilities right out of the box.

OCTOPUZ 2.3 Offline Robot Programming (OLRP) software continues to redefine the standards in OLRP by simplifying solving toolpath trajectories. The software now enables users to automatically create and optimize circular toolpaths.

ToolRoom RN34 is the latest generation of ANCA's successful software package that has been specially designed for the aerospace, die and mold, general machining and power generation industries.

OCTOPUZ redefines the standards in offline robot programming (ORLP) by offering a simplified approach to solving toolpath trajectories. The revolutionary PathFinder suite of tools automatically identifies and solves limits and errors within a robot toolpath, enabling users to more efficiently achieve a desired path based on OCTOPUZ intelligence and/or manual user input.

The Optimizer, an optional module in the hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining simulation solution from Open Mind, enables users to improve NC programs based on the kinematics of the individual machine. The machining process is simulated by using a digital twin. This enables the users to overcome the complexity associated with alternative setup and orientation options in 5-axis machining.

New nesting software and a post-processor reduce programming time and material consumption at I-Cherng Refrigerationn

Machine tool manufacturer and Industry 4.0 pioneer TRUMPF has opened a new technology center in Chicago that showcases the interaction between people, machines, storage technology, automation, software and Industry 4.0 solutions. The company calls it "the first smart factory for Industry 4.0 solutions that was designed for digitally connected production processes throughout."