Software & Digital Solutions

Hexagon Metrology announced the availability of PC-DMIS 2013 MR1, a mid-term release of its popular measurement software used to collect, evaluate, manage and present manufacturing data.

CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn.-based producer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, announced the 2014 Mastercam Innovator of the Future (IOF) national competition, designed to challenge students and young adults in the manufacturing world.

MTI Systems Inc. announces the release of Costimator version 12.

Now accessible on a RF/Mobile Device, Power Pick Global from KardexRemstar Inc. can provide inventory control for the entire warehouse.

E. Zoller GmbH & Co. KG, Pleidelsheim, Germany, has partnered with Machining Cloud GmbH, Stans, Switzerland, on the new Machining Cloud Intelligent Manufacturing application, a platform that offers applications, resources, services and information from a centralized database. Machining Cloud can advise parts manufacturers regarding best practices specific to each manufacturing process, according to the company.

CGTech, Irvine, Calif., the developer of VERICUT CNC verification and simulation software, and ZOLLER Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich. , a leading presetting and measuring machine manufacturer and expert in the field of tool management, have announced a new product to better serve the customer base of the two companies.

When people ask why it's important to select a high-quality post-processor, I always liken it to building a house, reports Surya Kommareddy, with DMG / Mori Seiki USA Inc. in this month's issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Design for manufacturability is catching on among the more sophisticated clients of machine shops.

Hexagon Metrology announces the commercial availability of ROMER measuring arm packages equipped with PC-DMIS Touch Portable measurement software.

GibbsCAM announced availability of two new options for GibbsCAM specifically developed to simplify the 5-axis programming required to make turbomachinery parts.

OMAX Corp. announced the launch of a version of its Intelli-MAX Software Suite, an intuitive control software that automatically optimizes the tool paths of the company's advanced abrasive waterjet systems. Intelli-MAX 20 incorporates several enhanced features that improve the speed and memory utilization of OMAX waterjets as well as new tools that allow for increased operator efficiency.

Gibbs and Associates announced the availability of its new 5-Axis Porting option for GibbsCAM.