Software

Automation

Real-Time Data For Plant Floor Automation

For users of iFix looking for a way to Web-enable the application, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has developed the Proficy HMI/SCADA—iFIX WebSpace, a Web client that enables "real-time data for everyone. " This application enables full control and visualization capabilities of iFIX screens and functionality over a company’s intranet or Internet system without the need to change or alter the iFIX application.

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Data Collection Software Streamlines Machine Maintenance

Available from Shop Floor Automations, Manufacturing data collection (MDC) is a data collection tool that tracks and reports machine activity to help streamline jobs on the shop floor. Specifically designed and built for CNC machines, it can also track machine status to help the maintenance department identify machines that are down for repair, preventative maintenance or other reasons.

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CAD/CAM

Software Updated With User-Driven Enhancements

VX Corporation offers the v14. 01 upgrade to VX 2009.

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Point-Cloud Processing Software For Reverse Engineering And Inspection

Wilcox Associates, a Hexagon Metrology company, has developed the PC-DMIS Reshaper, a stand-alone 3D point-cloud processing program that can be used to collect or import large quantities of 3D point data for manipulation and processing for downstream processes, such as CAD modeling, CAM or rapid prototyping. Designed to operate as a fully functional application either online or offline, the program collects data in real-time via a direct connection to a digitizing device, or offline via file import.

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Powerful, Flexible Software For Multiple Industries

VerisurfX from Verisurf Software is suited for the aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries. The software features the company’s proprietary common platform technology for managing CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers and other measuring devices.

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CAD/CAM

Machine Simulation, Toolpath Creation Software

ModuleWorks’ version 2009. 3 expands three- to five-axis toolpath creation and machine simulation capabilities.

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Virtual Drive Document Management System

MIE Docs from MIE Solutions manages company documents by creating a virtual drive on a network where employees can share the files using Windows Explorer. Right-clicking on folders or files enables a context menu system, which allows users to add, delete, check-in, check-out and manage virtually all attributes of the file.

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CAD/CAM

Reduce Cycle Time, Improve Quality

Missler Software’s TopSolid’Cam 2009 is capable of piloting turning, two-axis milling, three-axis milling, four- and five-axis continued milling, four- and five-axis continued turning, synchronization and complex simulation. The software is said to simplify machine programming, reduce cycle times, improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs by prolonging the tool life.

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CAD/CAM

Product Lifecycle Management

One of several performance enhancements to version 2. 3 of the GeomCaliper product lifecycle management software is that it functions with support and integration with CATIA V5R19.

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CAD/CAM

CAM System Offers Faster Toolpath Generation

Version 10 of the PowerMill CAM system from Delcam incorporates background-processing and multi-threading technologies that are designed to reduce calculation times and increase output. Reduced memory usage enhances programming large and complex parts, and ordering is improved to enable faster cycle times on the machine tool.

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