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ModuleWorks release 2017.12 CAD/CAM components

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for toolpath generation and simulation, announces the latest release of its CAM components, ModuleWorks 2017.12, the third major update of 2017. ModuleWorks is at the forefront of 5-Axis machining and simulation technology, providing the toolpath and simulation technology that powers many of the leading CAM systems around the […]

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ECam chooses ModuleWorks 2-Axis technology

ECam is a 2D CNC programming system for fast and efficient g-code generation for lathe and vertical mill applications. To improve the performance and quality of its toolpath strategies, ECam has integrated ModuleWorks software components for 2-Axis toolpath generation and cutting simulation. ModuleWorks toolpath generation component (left) and cutting simulation component (right) integrated in ECam

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ModuleWorks’ research and development wins at the S3PM 2017 International Conference

At the S3PM 2017 International Convention on Shape, Solid, Structure and Physical Modeling (June 19 – 23, Berkeley, California, USA), Denys Plakhotnik of ModuleWorks and Jinesh Machchhar and Gershon Elber from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology won the best paper award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the subject. Dr. Denys Plakhotnik Research

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ModuleWorks announces agreement with Siemens PLM Software

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM software components for machining and simulation, announces an agreement with Siemens PLM Software in the area of advanced CAM technology.     ModuleWorks is providing and further developing advanced CAM programming technology to be integrated into the Siemens’ NX™ software, a leading integrated solution for computer-aided design, manufacturing and

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Huron chooses ModuleWorks collision avoidance technology

Huron has chosen ModuleWorks collision avoidance software for its new PreciPROTECT collision avoidance system. The ModuleWorks components run directly on the Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL CNC control and enable Huron to provide real-time collision avoidance for its new K3X8-Five and 0KX50L 5-axis vertical machines. The Huron PreciPROTECT system on the Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL CNC

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ModuleWorks release 2017.08 CAD/CAM components

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for toolpath generation and simulation, announces the latest release of its CAM components, ModuleWorks 2017.08, the second major update of 2017. Each ModuleWorks release contains many new and enhanced features across the product range. This latest version is now available with new Geodesic and Deburring features for 5-Axis

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ModuleWorks and Siemens AG announce product partnership

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM software components for machining and simulation, and Siemens AG, announce a product partnership that enables ModuleWorks real-time collision avoidance software to be used together with the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl CNC controller. The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl is a high performance CNC controller for milling and turning applications, from

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Real time collision avoidance on the CNC controller Part II

Part II In the last article we explained why real-time collision detection on the CNC controller is indispensable and how the ModuleWorks CNC Simulator provides real-time collision prevention. In this article we explain the best practices for optimizing the real-time performance of the ModuleWorks CNC Simulator. How to implement real-time CNC simulation Despite the built-in

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Lean-Cax

Lean-Software-Transformation: CAx-System as an enabler for Industrie 4.0 Project start: July 2016 Project end: June 2019 Details Industry 4.0 brings a high degree of flexibility to the production process through the use of self-optimizing cyber-physical systems. Deterministic planning is, therefore, not possible. Planners, workers and machines will have to be more flexible and adapt quickly

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RoboTex

Large-area laser structuring using a more efficient production system Project start: July 2016 Project end: June 2019 Details Laser structuring enables repeatable marking and engraving of complex 3D geometries. In contrast to conventional surface machining, laser structuring offers financial, ecological and artistic advantages. The laser system requires frequent repositioning during the production process. The positioning

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