Software & Digital Solutions

Most CNC machine shops face the same problem: The programming office is backed up, so how can machine tools keep running? Wooster, Ohio-based NobleTek uses Vericut toolpath simulation and optimization software from CGTech Inc., Irvine, California, to ensure smooth operations and prevent late deliveries, lost productivity and unhappy customers.

No matter what kind of manufacturing facility I'm in, there's one thing I hear over and over when I ask workers on the floor about indirect inventory: They want it available—no matter when, no matter how frequently or infrequently they need it.

The new KISSsoft Release 2019 contains numerous new features, including KISSdesign, which provides the user with a tool that allows intuitive concept design on a system level. So, in addition to the elementary components (gear pair, bearing or shaft/bearing system), complete gears can now be designed in a separate module (Module KSD).

OCTOPUZ Inc. continues to redefine the standards of Offline Robot Programming (ORLP) with their latest software update, OCTOPUZ 2.2. Building on the success of the OCTOPUZ 2.1 release in January, which introduced the revolutionary PathFinder suite of tools, this latest update offers new features and enhancements that give users a greater automatic experience, an improved workflow and a wider range of support.

Allied Machine & Engineering releases its most recent mobile app, Machinist Tool, available for download now at both the Apple Store and Google Play. This app is designed for machinists, tooling distributors and manufacturing engineers working with Allied's tools.

Kennametal answers with turret-adapted clamping units and quick-change toolholders.

Despite automation's advantages, the machining industry has yet to put down the pen and paper.

Swedish researchers break down the causes of tool coating degradation.

Dynamic Motion application provides constant chip load machining with efficient cutting conditions.

Caron Engineering's Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control system helps cut difficult-to-machine materials.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the immediate availability of Siemens Opcenter software, a cohesive portfolio of software solutions for manufacturing operations management (MOM). Siemens Opcenter expands on the heritage of Siemens' recognized MOM software by uniting these products in a single, connected cloud-ready portfolio with a harmonized user experience that can help manufacturers meet demands for production efficiency, quality, visibility and reduced time to production.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the availability of the latest version of Solid Edge software, which features numerous enhancements that will enable small and medium-sized manufacturing companies to accelerate product development and manufacturing processes. Through new features such as augmented reality, expanded validation tools, model-based definition and 2D Nesting, Solid Edge 2020 provides next generation technologies to enhance collaboration and fully digitalize the design-to-manufacturing process.