Edgecam 12.5 improves automation of NC programming and increases user control |
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Planit Holdings Ltd has announced the availability of Edgecam 12.5 – the latest release of its advanced CNC offline programming system, offering a complete solution for milling, turning and mill/turn programming. This latest release extends automation of the mill/turn process, by offering a number of new productivity features.
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Planit Holdings Limited divests retail division to focus on global manufacturing |
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The leading CAD/CAM software provider Planit has agreed to the sale of its Fusion retail business to 20-20 Technologies Inc. The decision for the divestment is in line with Planit’s strategy to focus on its core activities and to become the global market leader in the provision of CAD/CAM solutions to manufacturing industry worldwide. The deal is worth approximately US$38 million (£19 million) excluding related transaction costs.
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ZF production moves up a gear
with process automation |
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With annual sales of around 12 billion euros and 120 manufacturing plants in 25 countries, ZF is rightly regarded as a global supplier to the world’s automotive industry.
The prestigious ZF brand is synonymous with the supply of high quality drive train and chassis technology to domestic, commercial, construction and agricultural vehicle manufacturers around the world.
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Edgecam
releases version 12 with expanded machining capabilities |
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Version 12 of the market-leading
CAM system for NC part programming, expands on
its 5-axis machining capabilities and delivers improved
CAD data management, faster toolpath generation and
new options for hole cycle optimisation. |
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EdgeCAM's
Version 12 offers greater accuracy and efficiency -
Showing at EMO September 2007 |
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EdgeCAM will be showcasing version 12 of its market-leading
CAM system for NC part programming on stand H10, hall
6 at the EMO exhibition in Hannover, between 17-22 September. |
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Recent
EdgeCAM Press - John Crane Inc. find manufacturing solution
with EdgeCAM |
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Although
CAM programming had been automated for many years within
the Morton Grove, Illinois, facility of the John Crane
Inc. (JCI) Seals Division, the shop here found a way
to make the process even more efficient. It found a
way to get new, complex, multi-axis turning centers
into production quickly, and to maximize the productivity
of these CNC machine tools in cellular manufacturing.
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EdgeCAM
11.75 provides new 5-axis capabilities and faster operation |
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The latest release of EdgeCAM’s advanced CNC
offline programming system expands on its 4 and 5-axis
machining capabilities and delivers improved CAD data
management, faster graphics and machine programming.
Building on EdgeCAM’s established multi-axis
machining strengths, V11.75 adds fast and accurate machine
simulation and toolpath generation for both intersecting
and non-intersecting axis head/head machining configurations. |
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EdgeCAM
11.5 provides major speed and productivity benefits |
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EdgeCAM has announced the immediate availability of
EdgeCAM 11.5, the latest release of its advanced CNC
offline programming system.
Offering time savings of up to 50% in the generation
of cutter toolpaths, the latest EdgeCAM release delivers
a wealth of new functionality to support machining on
both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines. |
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EdgeCAM
11.5, the latest release of Pathtrace's advanced CNC
offline programming system, will be demonstrated for
the first time on Stand K19 at the forthcoming Southern
Manufacturing Show, which takes place at Thorpe Park
in Surrey on 7 th & 8 th February 2007.
Offering time savings of up to 50% in the generation
of cutter toolpaths, the latest EdgeCAM release delivers
a wealth of new functionality to support machining on
both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines. |
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| Wayne
Parkins who works for Intoco – an independent supplier
of high quality press components – won two tickets
for the British Superbike Championships, courtesy of EdgeCAM
client Honda Racing, and took 12-year-old son Adam along
with him. |
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| Enterprise and innovation
alive and well in London. If you’ve not already
heard of microfluidics, then rest assured you will, and
sooner rather than later too, thanks to enterprising and
innovative companies such as London-based RoBio Systems.
So what is microfluidics exactly? |
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| Pathtrace
is pleased to announce the latest release of its advanced
offline CNC programming software, EdgeCAM. Version 11
introduces a wide range of new features across the product
range ensuring all customers receive productivity benefits
from this major release. |
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| EdgeCAM
V11.0, a new version of Pathtrace’s advanced CNC
off-line programming system, will be exhibited for the
first time at the Northern Manufacturing Show as part
of a joint presentation with Jobshop 9.3 - the latest
release of HRS’s comprehensive suite of manufacturing
software. |
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| Pathtrace
Limited is hosting a VIP Day at Thruxton Race Course,
home of the British Automobile Racing Club, on 1st October
2006. Pathtrace sponsor Tom Mills, driver of Loaded Gunn’s
GUNN TS8 Sports 2000, which will be driven that afternoon
in the Duratec Sports 2000 race. |
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For
the first time since Planit Holding’s acquisition
of EdgeCAM in January of this year, Jobshop and EdgeCAM
will share stand space at the East Midlands Manufacturing
Show which takes place at Donington Park on 20-21 September
2006.
The latest release of HRS’s comprehensive suite
of manufacturing software, Jobshop 9.3, will be featured,
alongside EdgeCAM’s 10.75 offline CNC programming
software,
on stands F12/G13. |
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| Pathtrace
is pleased to announce the latest release of its offline
CNC programming software, EdgeCAM. The latest version,
EdgeCAM 10.75 introduces a wide range of new features
across the product range ensuring all customers receive
productivity benefits from this latest update. |
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Darron
SBO Limited remains at the forefront of oil tool manufacture
by investing in EdgeCAM.
If you are in the oil tool business…
…how
do you cope with a predicted annual demand increase
of 40% and ever-increasing specialist steel supply lead-times
whist still meeting delivery dates and without sacrificing
quality? |
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| The
Kew Bridge Steam Museum is pleased to welcome back the
popular Model Boat Show on the weekend of Saturday 10
and Sunday 11 June 2006. |
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| Pathtrace
will demonstrate the latest release of its EdgeCAM software
on stand 5668 in Hall 5 at MACH 2006. EdgeCAM 10.5 introduces
a comprehensive 4- and 5-Axis simultaneous machining capability
and brings the benefits of these advanced multi-axis machining
techniques in reach of all machinists by reducing the
complexity associated with this technology. |
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| Fast
is the new normal. Even so, real, raw, “Wow, that’s
amazing!” physical speed and acceleration are unique
in their power to thrill people — and nowhere more
so than at top motorcycle racing events such as the British
Superbike and British Supersport Championships. It’s
not just the speed. We’re awed by the riders’
skill and courage, and their trust in their team-mates.
Most of us couldn’t ride a Superbike at 20 mph never
mind 200 mph, but when we’re deciding on our next
vehicle, an image of the triumphant rider and bike may
come to mind. Yes, maybe we really could own a road bike
or a car with that winning brand. And some of the magic
just might rub off . . .
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| “Implementing
CAM software is about more than just cost saving, it’s
about meeting your customers’ needs, at the quality
they want, in the timescales they need, at a price they
will pay.” So says Andrew Taylor, founder and Managing
Director of Sheffield Superturn Limited and he should
know. For through his strategy of investing in skills,
in the latest CNC machining centres and in EdgeCAM®
software from Pathtrace Limited, Andrew and his team have
continued to grow their British-based company in today’s
highly competitive and global business environment.
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Pathtrace will be introducing the latest release of
EdgeCAM computer aided manufacturing software on stand
5668 in Hall 5 at MACH.
EdgeCAM 10.5 introduces new capability for 4-and 5-Axis
simultaneous machining in addition to a range of other
productivity enhancements to reduce programming times
and improve manufacturing efficiency.
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machining shops in North America can prosper despite tough
global competition with multi-tasking CNC machine tools—especially
combination turning and milling or “mill/turn”
centers. They can manufacture parts in one setup—sometimes
called “one hit” machining—rather than
multiple setups on several different machines.
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| Pathtrace
are pleased to announce the appointment of Raf Lobato
as Managing Director with immediate effect. This appointment
follows the recent acquisition of Pathtrace by Planit
Holdings Plc. Mr. Lobato brings to the role more than
15 years experience within the CAD/CAM industry at Pathtrace.
In that time Mr. Lobato has progressed through a variety
of sales and technical management positions including
as Technical Director and, most recently, Director of
UK operations. |
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| Pathtrace is pleased to confirm that it has joined the
Planit Holdings plc group of companies. This acquisition
was confirmed to the London Stock Exchange on the 18th
January.
This is an excellent move for Pathtrace
and the EdgeCAM product range and Pathtrace will be significantly
strengthened by being part of a larger group. |
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| EdgeCAM's
strategic software solution helps family-run business
Werkzeugbau Weidemann, Germany produce parts cost competitively
for global automotive industry. Weidemann uses state-of-the
art-machinery and a powerful yet affordable 3D CAD/CAM
innovative solution by SolidWorks and EdgeCAM to improve
quality and reduce time to market. |
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Image shows Mori Seiki
NT MillTurn machine |
| The
18th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show will
take place December 1 – 3, 2005 at the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This state-of-the-art
trade show will feature seminars for attendees and representation
by suppliers ready to address the most critical challenges
facing Motorsport today. |
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Oxford
Engineering takes lean manufacturing forward with EdgeCAM
multi-task Mill/Turn machining.
Oxford Engineering Limited is a 100-person, £8m
turnover, “one-stop shop” contract manufacturing
business long established in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
It also has a recently opened facility in Estonia —
Oxford Engineering Eesti OÜ.
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Image shows Mori Seiki
NT MillTurn machine
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| Pathtrace
will be demonstrating its EdgeCAM offline CNC programming
software at the Autosport Engineering show held at the
NEC in January 2006.
EdgeCAM
is used extensively by companies supplying the Autosport
industry where fast turnaround of manufactured parts
is essential. EdgeCAM helps streamline the manufacturing
process with continual improvements to features and
functionality designed to reduce programming time and
improve production efficiency. |
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| Can
a more-or-less traditional moldmaking shop in post-industrial,
high-tech Pittsburgh find increased prosperity with some
high tech of its own? That was the fundamental question
confronting the co-owners of Jatco Machine & Tool
Inc., when they realized their 2D and antiquated 3D software
for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) were not “cutting
it” anymore.
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| Pathtrace
is pleased to announce the appointment of Stillam Design
and Manufacturing solutions as the latest member of the
EdgeCAM worldwide reseller network.
Stillam
will act as reseller for the EdgeCAM product range in
the important South African market and will be responsible
for all existing and prospective customers.
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Image shows Mori
Seiki NT MillTurn machine |
| Productivity
improvements are key in the latest release of EdgeCAM
software from Pathtrace Engineering Systems, including
full machine simualtion, Autodesk Vault integration and
a preview of the new multi-axis machining functionality.
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A
piston is a piston is a piston. I
expect you thought as I did: a piston is a piston is
a piston. Well, it isn’t. There is much more to
it than meets the eye, especially if you are at the
leading edge of motorsport. To design lightweight pistons
that can withstand and transmit the immense forces generated
within competition internal combustion engines is one
thing. To manufacture them in the short timescales demanded
by customers is another. |
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Pathtrace,
developers of EdgeCAM computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
software, has announced support for Autodesk Vault,
the foundation of Autodesk’s data management solution
with the EdgeCAM 10.0 release. Autodesk Vault is a key
component of Autodesk Inventor Series software.
As Autodesk’s Global Preferred CAM Partner, Pathtrace
is committed to providing tight integration with the
Autodesk Inventor range of products. The latest release
of EdgeCAM links directly to Vault. |
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Image shows Mori Seiki
NT MillTurn machine |
Pathtrace,
developers of EdgeCAM, and Mori-Seiki, the industry
leading Machine Tool vendor, have announced collaboration
plans to provide factory approved post processors for
the Mori-Seiki range of Mill/Turn products.
As part of this collaboration, EdgeCAM will be shown
on the Mori-Seiki booth and used to program demonstration
parts at major trade shows. |
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Vit
Torniomeccanica uses EdgeCAM offline CNC programming
software in its busy workshop. EdgeCAM is distributed
in Italy by ProCAM.
Bet you anything you won't have
missed the opening ceremony of the last Olympic Games
held in Athens in 2004. Remember the amazing construction
that covered the stadium? That superb roof has a close
Italian link, or more specifically, a Friulian link. |
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| Faster,
better, cheaper... these are the key challenges in today’s
manufacturing environment. Accelerating product development
cycles without compromising on quality can be a company’s
single biggest competitive advantage. To achieve these
goals, SLZ Maschinenbau GmbH relies on seamless CAD/CAM
technology for a streamlined manufacturing process to
speed up production and get to market faster. |
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Joint development
efforts in production machining between Pathtrace Systems
Inc., Southfield, Michigan, and cutting-tool leader
Sandvik are paying off handsomely for a South Carolina
machine shop that focuses its business strategy on complicated
replacement parts for textile machinery. |
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Pathtrace
today announced that with the release of version 10,
EdgeCAM computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software
will support SolidWorks® 2006 3D mechanical design
software, featuring new capabilities for generating
powerful machining strategies for SolidWorks parts. |
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| Pathtrace is pleased
to announce the appointment of David Boucher as Marketing
Director with effect from July 1st 2005. The appointment
is a result of business and marketing planning which highlighted
the benefits of separate Sales and Marketing functions
within the organisation.
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| The latest NC Software
and Related Services Market Assessment from the US market
research company, CIMdata, establishes Pathtrace, the
developer of EdgeCAM, as the leading supplier in terms
of seats shipped to the education market in 2004, with
projections to continue this position in 2005. Over 6000
seats were installed in educational institutions in 2004
with double digit percentage growth expected in 2005. |
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Pathtrace,
developer of the EdgeCAM range of products for manufacturing
applications has announced that the company achieved
record sales and profits for its financial year ending
in June 2005, ending the fiscal year with a new record
for monthly sales in June. |
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| Wellington
Institute of Technology (WelTec), School of Engineering
delivers courses from trade to diploma level for engineering
and product development students. Students in these courses
become proficient in the use of SolidWorks for developing
their engineering design projects. Other packages available
to students are AutoCAD Inventor and Pro-ENGINEER. All
CNC processing is done exclusively through EdgeCAM. |
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