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News Release from: Pathtrace Engineering Systems | Subject: EdgeCAM 5.0
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 September 2000
EdgeCAM steps up development into fast
track
With the recent launch of EdgeCAM 5.0 and the introduction of Secure Surface Machining Technology (SSMT), Pathtrace has launched its new strategy for off-line programming software and CAD integration
With the recent launch of EdgeCAM 5.0 and the introduction of Secure Surface Machining Technology (SSMT), Pathtrace of Reading has launched its new strategy for off-line programming software and CAD integration in both the mould and die, and production machining industries By October 2000, both mould and die and production machining will be able to benefit from the first stages of EdgeCAM's fast track software development with Version 5.5
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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