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News Release from: Pathtrace Engineering Systems | Subject: Edgecam and jobshop
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 October 2006
Joint presentation of edgecam and
jobshop
Latest Planit CAM and Advanced Production Planning software to be exhibited on stands 4A and 5 at the National Show Centre, Dublin, 8-9 November
A joint presentation at Manufacturing Technology Ireland will include EdgeCAM V11.0 - a new version of Pathtrace's advanced CNC off-line programming system; EdgeCAM DNC - the company's DNC/Ethernet product; and Jobshop 9.3 - the latest release of HRS's comprehensive suite of manufacturing software Incorporating new functionality to support 4 and 5-axis simultaneous milling on latest generation mill-turn machines, as well as improved drilling routines for automatically finding and machining holes through cylindrical and conical faces, EdgeCAM V11.0 provides users with enhanced productivity features that deliver faster and simpler operation, along with reduced component floor-to-floor times
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Better control, enhanced tool and work tracking, streamlined operation and new CRM functionality, are among key features of the latest release of Jobshop's advanced manufacturing software.
Jobshop 9.3 incorporates a stock locking function that supports perpetual inventory checking, as well as improved stock holding and control.
A log feature provides enhanced tool tracking and utilisation and simplifies the maintenance of calibration data for all tooling in use.
"Jobshop gives manufacturers the tools to take full control of their processes, reduce operating costs and increase profitability," says group marketing director Peter Roost.
"Version 9.3 further increases functionality and streamlines operations across the system's purchase ordering, estimating, sales order, costing, data importing and accounts linking".
"EdgeCAM and Jobshop are both market leading systems in their own right, enabling manufacturing companies to compete strongly in today's tough global markets".
"Together, they provide integrated solutions that enable customers to maximise their productivity and competitive edge".
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