Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CAD systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets from
Star Micronics GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "A sliding headstock CNC mill-turn automatic lathe, with three turrets, can dramatically reducing cycle times for 'one-hit' machining of complex components up to 20mm diameter".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CAM trims 5-axis vacuum formed parts from
SolidCAM (CADTECH): "Vacuum forming company is now able to use customer generated model files to produce tooling and cutter programs, which has significantly improved project lead times".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Delcam
concerning its ArtCAM Insignia CAD/CAM software
- take a look at Woodworking/engraving CAD/CAM production
which says: "CAD/CAM software for the woodworking and engraving industries now has much greater emphasis on mass production applications such as cabinet making and decorated furniture".
Take a look also at the news release from Vora Industries, Advanced machining produces carbide cutters,
as well as Cylinder series covers wide performance spectrum from Bosch Rexroth,
and CADCAM software offers improved ease of use from Delcam.
See also:
CAM offers more 2- to 5-axis milling strategies
(December 2007)
Some significant advances in 3-axis functionality as well as new features and cutting strategies for 2- to 5-axis milling, turning and wire EDM are included in latest CAM software
Software offers 'design for manufacturability'
(December 2007)
Design For Manufacturability' productivity software facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of product areas that are difficult, expensive, and impossible to manufacture
3D CNC collision check function improved
(November 2007)
Fanuc GE has developed a 3D interference check function, which helps prevent machine collisions for the Series 30i/31i model A CNC controllers and a data exchange is possible with CAD systems
Autodesk certifies turn-mill CAM
(July 2007)
Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program has certified Delcam's PartMaker CAM software for mill-turn and Swiss-type lathes for use with Inventor 2008 solid modelling design system
CAM system from PTC for precision machining
(July 2007)
Pro/Toolmaker enables companies to reduce scrap costs, increase product quality, decrease production time, and deliver products to market faster
Extension for free 3D CAD program
(June 2007)
OneSpace Modeling PE continues to be freely available through download and offers all the power of CoCreate's enterprise OneSpace Modeling 3D CAD software for assemblies up to 60 parts
CAD/CAM designs/makes furniture and parts
(June 2007)
CAD/CAM software is used to manufacture of wooden parts, or for the mass production of items like cabinets or other decorated furniture and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing
Increased CAD model downloads for QTC
(June 2007)
rapid growth in 3D CAD model downloads for Quality Transmission Components using Catalog Data Solutions
How sheet metal stamping firm chose CAD/CAM
(June 2007)
Before selecting the best CAD/CAM system for purpose, a German sheet metal stamping company set up a clearly defined profile for company and product requirements
3D laser scanning for massive spaces
(May 2007)
Faro Technologies has announced the Faro Scene 3.0 software which is suitable for tunnel excavation and mining etc, allowing users to digitise massive spaces into 3D data
2D patterns generated from 3D models
(May 2007)
Improved methods for generating 2D patterns for prepregs from 3D models and more efficient nesting to ensure the most economic use of materials cut from sheet will be shown at SAMPE
Theorem products to be shown at PLM conference
(April 2007)
Theorem Multi-CAD module and Process Manager (TPM) demonstration at Las Vegas PLM conference
Theorem translators exhibited at UGS event
(April 2007)
Theorem Process Manager to be shown at UGS event, enabling users to save time and money through the automation, control and management of their computing processes
Medusa roadshows throughout Europe and Japan
(April 2007)
Medusa users in Europe and Japan have opportunity to see the latest productivity tools in operation at 9 roadshows throughout the summer
Woodworking CAM on show in Hannover
(April 2007)
ArtCAM Insignia 2008 includes vector-based design, extensive 2D machining and, for the first time, basic 3D machining functionality for wood
Leadership provided for Workstation Division
(April 2007)
Wanting only the most knowledgeable professionals focusing on each of its divisions, TriStar has appointed Bob Powers as Hardware Division manager of TriStar Computer
CAD model download solution adopted by data firm
(April 2007)
Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) has announced that Advanced Machine and Engineering has adopted its CAD model download solution
Downloadable fastener drawings
(March 2007)
Buckeye Fasteners decided to offer 3D CAD models of fasteners for download from its web site
Tool manufacturer extends use of CAD/CAM
(March 2007)
Unitex are now running 30 seats of VISI software including VISI-Progress, VISI-Wire and also the first license of VISI-Flow for plastic flow analysis in China
South East Asian support for CAM software
(March 2007)
CAM system provider to hold resellers meeting in Bangkok, Thailand in June 2007, which includes both conference and training sessions
Anti vibration CAD models now available on the web
(March 2007)
Offering CAD models for designers was part of an overall plan to provide Advanced Antivibration Components customers with an online solution including product catalog and CAD model downloads
CAD migration gateway
(March 2007)
A higher level approach to the overall CAD migration process, as well as additional market-driven functionality and support for model-based definition (MBD) methodology
Vista ready release of 3D Parametric CAD software
(March 2007)
Support for Vista ensures that Alibre Design is readily accessible to everyone, including those with the latest computer hardware and software
CDS enables 3D CAD models for download
(March 2007)
Responding to customer requests for CAD models of its products, Hytec decided to offer 3D CAD models for download from its web site
Fastener product catalogue available for download
(March 2007)
Captive Fasteners has decided to offer 3D CAD models for download from its web site using online product selection tools from Catalog Data Solutions
Powerful editing of 3D parts
(February 2007)
XVL Studio drives innovation, collaboration, and communication with ultra-compressed XVL, a format which reduces 3D CAD files into lightweight documents
Tedious modeling work reduced with modelling tool
(February 2007)
VX CAD/CAM offers the power to define highly complex product shapes with curvatures intended to lend good ergonomics and appearance
Online CAD model download system
(February 2007)
Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) deploys CAD model download solutions for Atlas Casters
Functional 3D models directly from CAD systems
(February 2007)
Dimension desktop 3D printers produce functional models directly from CAD systems giving users a fast, office-friendly and low-cost alternative for building functional 3D models
Opportunity for composite engineering software
(February 2007)
Rapid growth in the civil and regional aircraft manufacturing industry has provided Vistagy with a platform for pursuing significant new growth opportunities
Free trial of XVL Studio illustration software
(February 2007)
Full function 3D view/mark-up and illustration creation software now available for free trial
Support for Catia V5R17
(February 2007)
Cimmetry Systems has announced the immediate availability of Format Pack 2, for AutoVue 19.1 SP3, which delivers support for Catia V5R17
Catalog used by International Gas Spring
(February 2007)
Catalog Data Solutions has announced that International Gas Spring has adopted its CAD model download solution
Careers network program for technology institute
(February 2007)
The Shibaura Institute of Technology has selected the BE Careers Network program to help its students graduate with market-ready technology skills