Software

Digital Manufacturing Hinges on Connecting the Machine Tool

The promise of digitally integrated manufacturing is using data to improve processes. Connecting machines is the key.

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EDM Control Displays Various Information in Single View

The M800 EDM control from MC Machinery Systems is included with Mitsubishi wire EDMs to increase productivity and help keep track of production jobs.

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Responding to Growth, Heidenhain Appoints New Management

The changes come as the company establishes a more significant West Coast sales and support presence.

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Shop Hits Home Run with Toolpath Simulation Software

Wolcott Design Services needed to improve efficiency during high-mix, low-volume runs. HMCs and Vericut tool simulation software by CGTech improved efficiency, spindle utilization and revenue. 

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Reports Provide Detailed Summaries of Machine Status, Downtime

Three new eNetDNC Machine Monitoring Reports are now available for free to the company’s Machine Monitoring customers.

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CAD/CAM

Automation Software Digitizes Subtractive, Additive Part Manufacturing

Siemens is releasing the latest version of the NX software for additive manufacturing, CNC machining, robotics and quality inspection, enabling the digitization of part manufacturing within a single, integrated end-to-end system.

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5ME Launches Website for Freedom Software

The website features a calculator to estimate ROI and return on asset, as well as details on the software.

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CNC Interface Facilitates Manufacture of Complex Workpieces

Siemens Industry’s Sinumerik Operate integrates HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn into a single machine tool user interface.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Mold Tool Module Provides Flexibility

The latest release of Visi, from Vero Software, provides a range of new and enhanced CAD/CAM features for the mold and die market.

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Seeing Smart Manufacturing in Taiwan

A recent visit to Taiwan revealed new smart-manufacturing technologies being developed by the island’s machine tool builders as well as by its largest commercial and military aircraft manufacturer.

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