Software & Digital Solutions

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched PC-DMIS 2018 R2, the latest edition of the popular measurement software. This is the second of two major releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2018, with continued service pack updates to ensure maximum reliability of the platform.

Blockchain could help manufacturers solve the problem of copycat parts, said Shane Wall, HP's chief technology officer. While the technology is in the nascent stages for industrial uses, HP is doing trials and prototyping to test it, he told Forbes during a conversation at the tech giant's Palo Alto, California, campus.

Zoller Inc. hosted its open house and Innovation Days event June 19-20 at the tool presetting and measuring equipment manufacturer's new facility in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Renishaw introduces InfiniAM Spectral, a new additive manufacturing (AM) process monitoring software. Developed for use on Renishaw systems, the software package helps AM users gain a greater understanding of their processes and overcome the difficulties with AM in critical applications, process stability and part quality. InfiniAM Spectral is part of a developing family of products that help users capture, evaluate, present and store process data from Renishaw laser powder-bed fusion (LPBF) technologies.

Combining software, sensors and robotics enables companies to provide both speed and volumetric accuracy in QC

Christopher Tate shares the key elements of selecting a toolholder that will help drive efficiency and improve your shop's bottom line.

Finishing module requires extra programming time, but reduction in cycle time make it a winner.

Vero Software Ltd. hired Application Engineer Ed Patterson to support customers of SMIRT viewing software for the die-build stamping industry.

Marposs Corp. has announced its Ready2Probe software application to assist CNC users when programming cycles for measuring and checking components and tools using Mida spindle probes, lasers, TBD (Tool Breakage Detector) and VTS (Visual Tool Setter). Using simple-to-understand icons and menus, Ready2Probe assists users in commands and codes to generate the measurement cycle within seconds, based upon the machine tool part program. This helps to reduce programming time and errors when generating G code while improving quality assurance.

In support of the ongoing growth of its Edgecam and Surfcam product lines, Vero Software Ltd. hired Customer Service Representative Frank McBride to support the two brands on the West Coast.

Vero Software Ltd. hired Customer Service Representative Dawn Anderson to support its growing base of Edgecam, Surfcam and WorkNC users in the Midwest.

Vero Software Ltd. hired Eastern Region Account Manager Trey Tucker to support a growing base of manufacturing customers in the Southeastern United States.