Software & Digital Solutions

Products • May 7, 2020

OCTOPUZ 3.0 PathPlanner Suite of Tools

Two new unique ways to create search statements are introduced to OCTOPUZ. Create a 1 point, 2 point, and 3 point search by manually selecting exact tool touch locations in the 3D environment; or, automatically create a search statement based on a previously-created path statement with automatic calculations of optimal touch locations.n

Products • May 7, 2020

MYNXG Industrial Blockchain Technology

The MYNXG Blockchain is designed to process large transaction volumes at high speed, which is required for global business operations with millions of connected IOT devices. It can handle the transactions all fixed and mobile devices that operate and transact globally within MYNXG secure IOT platform architecture. The MYNXG Blockchain Technology uses a hardware-based security framework, with trusted platform modules (TPM) in the devices and industrial scale hardware security modules (HSM) in the cloud, which are certified by the German federal office of information security (BSI) and relevant authorities in other key legislations.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.

News • May 2, 2020 • Alexander Zoller

Zoller Inc. begins webinar series

As we enter a month of navigating business in the midst of this pandemic, we know that there is anxiety about the future. In uncertain times, it is more important than ever that we share experiences and learn from one another. That is Zoller Inc.'s primary objective now: to deliver resources that allow us to provide support and insight that will enable your business to emerge more efficient, productive and profitable.

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.

Products • April 19, 2020

System Configurator for integrated Inverted Microscope Positioning System

Precision positioning of the sample is a must for accurate results when using an inverted microscope. PI provides options with high stability motorized stages for long travel ranges with wide dynamic range, manual sample positioning / prepositioning, piezo scanning stages, and z-positioning / vertical stages to move the sample or the objective.

Articles • April 14, 2020 • Christopher Tate

CNC takes machine shops to new levels

CNC machines and CAM software enable advanced milling techniques

Products • April 13, 2020

HALCON 20.05 Software

Entirely new features and updated technologies from the previous version, which can be used to further optimize machine vision processes. The bar code reader has been improved by an advanced decoding algorithm, which increases the decoding rate when reading codes with very thin bars.

News • April 9, 2020

OrderFox AG opens digital marketplace to all CNC buyers and manufacturers

The coronavirus shutdown is an extreme situation for the entire economy and is hitting the CNC industry hard. Although there is huge uncertainty, we can be sure of one thing: Falling into a state of shock is the most dangerous reaction to this acute situation and is therefore not an option. Instead, the best way to counteract the problem is with a mix of flexibility, optimism and solidarity.

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 • April 7, 2020

ACU-RITE Software Upgrade

This free upgrade promises to assist all users of current model ACU-RITE digital readouts to be more productive and efficient in their manufacturing, as well as continuing its tradition of ease-of-use. ACU-RITE's current family of DROs include models 100, 200 and 300. The new software version is titled "v1.4.0.