Software & Digital Solutions

Products • March 23, 2022

SigmaNEST 2022

SigmaNEST Version 22 introduces a number of UI enhancements, such as options to change the sheet names in the feature tree, granular control over hatching density for reporting visibility, and multiview layout sequencing. Users can also select the correct Machine Bed Drawing directly from the Machine Parameters Config menu to see their stock in relation to the bed size and slat locations.

News • March 11, 2022

CNC Software appoints sales director

CNC Software LLC, the developers of Mastercam, named Nicolas Le Moigne as its director of sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Products • March 9, 2022

PlateSaver

PlateSaver is available through Hypertherm's ProNest and other authorized software for fabricators cutting mild steel on a CNC table using X-Definition plasma. It combines the arc stability of X-Definition plasma with specialized software parameters to dramatically increase material utilization. Those parameters cause PlateSaver to use shorter leads when starting and finishing a cut for less wasted space between parts. In addition to shorter lead-ins and lead-outs, PlateSaver takes molten metal into account by using moving pierces that cause molten splatter to fall within a predictable "splash zone."

Products • February 25, 2022

TwinCAT 3e Automation Software Add-On

TwinCAT 3 offers numerous options for connecting TCP/IP-based third-party systems to the main control program: OPC UA, MQTT, HTTPS and Modbus are some prominent examples of the comprehensive range of supported communication protocols. The TwinCAT S7 Communication (TF6620) function now expands this broad spectrum to include the S7 communication protocol.

Products • February 19, 2022

MCOSMOS Version 5.0

What distinguishes MCOSMOS v.5 from its predecessor are the upgrades to its interface, functions, and performance. Most noticeable from launch is the new and simplified graphical user interface: The updates made to this are not only visually pleasing but also assist in improving the user experience, no matter their level of knowledge working with the tool. These changes include easy-to-use "ribbons" and a much-requested search function, assisting operators in finding specific sections of their measuring process for detailed reports.

Products • February 16, 2022

TwinCAT 3 TF6105 Function

With a new extension of the OPC UA specification, which Beckhoff played a prominent role in helping develop, the publisher/subscriber principle is being introduced into the established and standardized OPC UA communication protocol. Two different transport paths are defined in the specification for data transmission: UDP and MQTT. UDP enables efficient and real-time-capable data exchange in a local network between machines or machine components. Transport via an MQTT message broker primarily, but not exclusively, supports cloud scenarios.

Videos • February 14, 2022

Why Smart Machine Monitoring?

Marzel Neckien, president of W Machine Works, San Fernando, California, invested in smart machine monitoring from FactoryWiz that enabled the shop to collect raw machine data and better understand what was happening on their shop floor.

Videos • February 14, 2022

Optimize machining to protect your tools

As this video testimonial shows, Sandvik Coromant, Mebane, North Carolina, trusts CGTech's VERICUT Force to optimize their toolpaths for better results through complicated cuts while preventing tool deflection, spikes in load, and breakage.

Products • February 8, 2022

CAMIO 2021 R3

For each gear type, the software has a unique set of definitions, evaluation algorithms and reporting graphics conveniently packaged in one add-on module, making it easy for users to bring a new capability to their existing CMM. The module supports alignment of the gear axis during measurement using any of the three CMM axes and traditional touch trigger probes or advanced scanning probes.

News • February 3, 2022

8 great ways to improve manufacturing and grow sales

Today's manufacturing customers expect fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery of quality parts with every job. Achieving these outcomes requires a variety of capabilities called the "Great 8 of Manufacturing."

Products • January 29, 2022

ModuleWorks 2021.12 CAD/CAM Software Components

This is the third ModuleWorks release of 2021 and contains new and enhanced features across the entire product range, including new multi-axis hole making cycles with independent feed rate control, a new morph pattern for laser aided manufacturing and a collision-free solution for robotics post processing.

Videos • January 27, 2022

Technologies to reduce machining cycle time and increase tool life

Utilizing the latest machining options is important for shops to remain competitive and profitable. Join Cutting Tool Engineering and CAMWorks for this webinar to see revolutionary technologies and toolpath generation that reduce machining cycle time and increase tool life.