Software

JIMTOF 2016 Report: Exhibitors Show a Strong Embrace of IIoT
Data-Driven Manufacturing

JIMTOF 2016 Report: Exhibitors Show a Strong Embrace of IIoT

The recent Japan International Machine Tool Fair reflects the rapid move toward smart factories in which smart machines are fully networked.

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CAD/CAM Software Release Saves Time with Optimized Features
CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Software Release Saves Time with Optimized Features

Tebis America introduces Version 4.0, Release 3 of its Tebis CAD/CAM software.

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Bosch Rexroth Brings Factory Automation Technology to Customers with Traveling Road Show
Data-Driven Manufacturing

Bosch Rexroth Brings Factory Automation Technology to Customers with Traveling Road Show

The company describes the 28-foot long trailer as a traveling trade show booth.

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CAM, Simulation Interfaces Ease Program Transfer between Machines
CAD/CAM

CAM, Simulation Interfaces Ease Program Transfer between Machines

Spring Technologies offers CAM WorkPackages, a set of interfaces between commercially available CAM solutions and NCSIMUL 4CAM (formerly NCSIMUL CAM).

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Comau Enters Partnership for Joint Development of Predictive Maintenance Solutions
Data-Driven Manufacturing

Comau Enters Partnership for Joint Development of Predictive Maintenance Solutions

The solutions under development will be targeted to industries covered in the European Union’s Industry 4.0 initiatives.

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HMI Accommodates Multiple Ethernet Protocols
CNC & Machine Controls

HMI Accommodates Multiple Ethernet Protocols

The Predator Touch human-machine interface (HMI) from Shop Floor Automations (SFA) features a large-button interface designed to make it easier to send and receive machining programs.

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Shop Management Software

Software Analyzes, Compares RFQ History, Customer Acquisition Strategies

Online manufacturing marketplace MFG.com has launched ShopIQ, a competitive analysis software application designed to help suppliers and manufacturers benchmark bids against quotes from competitors.

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CAM Software’s Roughing Strategy Boosts Lathe Productivity
CAD/CAM

CAM Software’s Roughing Strategy Boosts Lathe Productivity

DP Technology’s Esprit CAM software features ProfitTurning, a lathe roughing strategy designed to significantly reduce machine cycle time, increase precision and improve quality control.

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Educational Version of CAD/CAM Software Includes HSM Utility
Workforce Development

Educational Version of CAD/CAM Software Includes HSM Utility

3D Systems offers enhanced GibbsCAM 2016 Classroom and Student Editions, now with free access to the GibbsCAM VoluMillTM high-speed machining (HSM) utility.

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CLPA, PI Launch CC-Link IE and Profinet Interoperability Specification
Data-Driven Manufacturing

CLPA, PI Launch CC-Link IE and Profinet Interoperability Specification

The new specification builds on an initial announcement at the 2015 SPS/IPC/Drives fair, where both network organizations promised to maximize the transparency between the two protocols.

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