Software

Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute renamed

(CHICAGO) — The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) announces today that it will be renamed MxD and will stand as an independent organization from UI LABS, now that it has achieved strong momentum and robust fiscal health.

Manufacturing is finally entering a new era

Manufacturing is in the midst of a period of unprecedented change as we transition from the industrial age to the information age. The manufacturers that will prove best able to capture value amid this transition will be those that can best manage complexity and embrace flexibility. A new layer of manufacturing software has emerged to answer this call.

Optimization for hire

Mike Gampetro has a great job. As a CNC programmer for the Proposal Engineering Dept. at Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Rockford, Illinois, he spends his days improving customers’ machining processes. It could be an Inconel part where Gampetro suggests ways to increase tool life, or it could be a long-runner where every second of cycle time counts. Either way, it’s his job to generate ideas his customers can then use to produce more parts in less time, and hopefully reduce their operating costs along the way.

Episode 20: Deep Pocket Machining

Bob Warfield of CNCCookbook tackles the subject of Deep Pocket Machining in the 20th episode of the CNC Chef, a video series produced in collaboration with Cutting Tool Engineering.

For a more in-depth dive, visit Bob's article on the subject here:

https://www.cnccookbook.com/deep-pockets/

RADAN 2020.0 Software Simplifies Workflow

With user experience as a top priority, the new release of RADAN is set to make this CAD/CAM software for the sheet-metal industry easier to use than ever before. A further reduction in mouse clicks and improvements to nesting and reporting allows customers to see a real increase in efficiency, saving both time and costs.

OPC UA Integration in TwinCAT Scope Software

Beckhoff Automation has announced greater integration of OPC UA communication technology into TwinCAT Scope software. In the context of Industrie 4.0 and big data applications, machine data acquisition via OPC UA and analytics tools are becoming increasingly important. The information must be presented in a clear and efficient manner, and the machine control system also has to cover a wide range of other smart components.

You're in control with The Up! App

The Up! App is an on-demand digital platform that connects shops needing service with independent or authorized OEM service providers to maintain and repair industrial machinery.

When you need machine service or maintenance you simply submit a request, receive quotes fast, and choose the right service tech based on ratings, location, and availability.

CGTech Inc. to demo Force optimization and Vericut 9.0 at WMTS

Irvine, CA - At the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS), June 4-6, 2019, CGTech will demonstrate VERICUT’s Force optimization module and new graphics and features coming soon in version 9.0 in booth #230.

VisionPro ViDi Image Analysis Software

Cognex Corp. announced the worldwide availability of VisionPro ViDi, deep learning-based image analysis software optimized for factory automation. VisionPro ViDi combines artificial intelligence with Cognex’s industry-leading VisionPro machine vision software to solve manufacturing’s most challenging applications.

Simcenter Amesim System Simulation Software

The latest release of Simcenter Amesim system simulation software helps accelerate digital twin creation through greater ease of use and democratized access to system simulation. By further extending Modelica support and integration with other Simcenter solutions, Simcenter Amesim helps users to set up a unique toolchain throughout the development cycle.