Software & Digital Solutions

The extended version of PiWeb sbs quality data management software, tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, is being introduced today by ZEISS Industrial Metrology.

It's quite common for CAM software to come with built-in simulation to identify potential collisions and optimize virtual machining. However, most versions don't deliver the experience of programming in the context of the NC machine and instead rely on third-party machine simulation to connect the processes.

Third Wave Systems has released version 7.0 of its metal cutting modeling product, AdvantEdge.

JETCAM International s.a.r.l. released version 18 of its award-winning CAM and nesting software, featuring a new interface, new high-performance nesting engine and its flagship Automatic Sheet Processing feature for punching machines.

Delcam has released the latest version of its PartMaker software for programming CNC mills, lathes, wWire EDMs, turn/mill centers and Swiss-type lathes, PartMaker Version 2015.

Hexagon Metrology launched PC-DMIS 2014.1, a significant update of measurement software used for the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data.

Weiler Corp, Cresco, Pa., a provider of power brushes, abrasives and maintenance products for surface conditioning, launched a multimillion-dollar initiative to improve customer service and enable future growth, according to the company. The investment includes a new brand identity, facility expansion, increased staffing, a revamped website and new training tools.

HEIDENHAIN announced the latest release of a PC-based metrology software solution for 2-D and 3-D measuring tasks on inspection machines.

Gibbs and Associates announced that it began including a no-cost license of VoluMill Wireframe for GibbsCAM with each new license of GibbsCAM Production Milling.

Metrology software offers unique benefits.

One of the functions of the cloud is to provide software programs to users without the hassle of actually installing it. Instead, a Web browser or small bit of software known as a client is used to share information with a group of computers or servers.