Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Offline Programming",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Robot operates in small areas from
Staubli UK (Robotics), which we summarised at the time by saying "Staubli's RS20 provides all the benefits of a Staubli SCARA robot but in ultra compact form, ideal for use on table or bench top automation".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Delmia improves Airbus' drilling from
Delmia: "A drilling process which incorporates Delmia V5 R16 Robotics software should reduce costs, cut production time and improve quality for Airbus".
In December 2006, we covered the news from CDC (CNC Design Consultants)
- take a look at Digital manufacturing chosen by university
which says: "The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elisabeth has selected Delmia digital manufacturing solutions for integration into its education curriculum".
Take a look also at the news release from Pathtrace Engineering Systems, Programming system supports more CAD packages,
as well as Software moves robots into aerospace from Delmia,
and CAM software to be previewed in Hanover from Radan Computational.
See also:
Programming system set for northern exposure
(August 2006)
EdgeCAM V11.0, a new version of Pathtrace's advanced CNC offline programming system, will be exhibited for the first time at the Northern Manufacturing Show
South Africans use software to attract Airbus
(August 2006)
Design SA established its name in the automotive industry, but more recently obtained additional seats of Catia V5 to enable it to start supplying to the aerospace industry
Productivity days hosted by ABB Robotics
(August 2006)
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, will host 'Productivity Days' on 4/5 October 2006, at the ABB Robotics Centre, Milton Keynes
Robotic simulation streamlines painting operations
(June 2006)
The Delmia Igrip robotic solution and UltraPaint have been implemented at the Caterpillar facility in Decatur, Illinois to assist in the upgrade of the company's robotic paint production lines
Increased functionality for 3D software
(April 2006)
Functionality for increasing material use, reducing inventory and increasing profitability will be highlighted at Mach 2006 at the NEC between 15th and 19th May
Software makes it easier to program several robots
(February 2006)
Offline programming software increases the capability to run several virtual robots at the same time, and provides support for technology for running up to four robots from one controller
Robot upper arm reduces cable wear
(February 2006)
Spot welding and materials handling robot can route process cables inside the upper arm, thus eliminating cable wear and protecting against weld spatters, heat and collisions
Maximising welding efficiency
(November 2005)
A new CD-ROM explains how welding efficiency can be maximised using automation, the correct choice of consumables and process optimisation
CAD/CAM choice proves a critical decision
(October 2005)
Within 12 months of installing Alphacam, Reedway Precision had produced more than 800 fully specified CNC machining programs
Inspection software on show in California
(August 2005)
Delcam will demonstrate all three versions of its PowerInspect inspection software at the Aerospace Testing International exhibition in Long Beach, California, from 8th to 10th November 2005
Redesigned line doubles Indian car production
(August 2005)
Engineering consultant Aepro has used Delmia products to help achieve the goal of doubling the production of Tata Motors' Indica
Robots to boost plastics manufacturing efficiency
(August 2005)
At Interplas 2005 ABB will showcase robots and support products dedicated to increasing manufacturing efficiency within the plastics industry
Software helps maintain a competitive edge
(June 2005)
Henderson Fabrication serves the sheet metalwork requirements of customers throughout the electronics, data and communication, finance and music sectors using software from Radan Computational
PLM software extends to robotic applications
(May 2005)
Delmia V5R15 delivers key enhancements in process-centric applications to further advance the collaborative workspace environment
PLM upgrade improves productivity and innovation
(May 2005)
Dassault Systemes and IBM have released Version 5 Release 15 (V5R15) of their product lifecycle management portfolio
Software to enable on-machine verification
(May 2005)
Delcam will launch three new versions of its PowerInspect inspection software at the Quality in Manufacturing Exhibition to be held at the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 15th and 16th June
Software adds value to machining operations
(February 2005)
When Surecast sought to start machining patterns and dies in-house, it realised it required a cutting edge CAM system that was both cost-effective and easy to use
Expert programming moves to a new level
(February 2005)
SprutCAM 3D Expert offline programming software has moved A and P Engineering to a higher level of toolmaking capability
3D programming software talks with SolidWorks
(February 2005)
New from Sprut Technology (UK) of Taunton, Somerset, is Version 4 of the SprutCAM 3D Expert offline programming software for just GBP 3250
Offline programming software comes to the UK
(February 2005)
With over 1000 users worldwide in smaller production/subcontract companies, pattern making and toolmaking type businesses, SprutCAM offline programming software is now available in the UK
Distributed control technology takes web approach
(December 2004)
Drive.web is an all-new high-performance Internet-accessible distributed control technology from Bardac Corp
Software receives seal of approval
(October 2004)
The new Fixture Builder 2.0 software release from R and R Sales has received IronCAD's highest level of partner certification, that of Integrated Solution Partner for use with IronCAD and Inovate 7.0
CMM switches to turbine blade reverse engineering
(August 2004)
Rows of blades in a gas turbine generator cost millions of pounds, yet need to be replaced frequently
Aerospace techniques demonstrated in London
(August 2004)
Delcam will demonstrate its latest techniques for machining and inspection of aerospace components at the Aero-Engine Expo to be held next month in London
Simulator package speeds robot integration
(July 2004)
Smart-CimStation (SCS) is a novel robot simulation and offline programming software package developed specifically for Comau robots
New company targets European weld vision market
(July 2004)
OST-SmartLine is a new Netherlands-based company set up to undertake sales, installation and after-sales service of vision sensors for welding applications througout Europe
Module speeds sheet metal bending programs
(June 2004)
RadbendCNC offers press brake users substantial cost and time savings in the production of their folded sheet metal parts
Adaptive machining solutions go on show
(June 2004)
At this year' IMTS exhibition, Delcam will launch a new range of adaptive machining solutions to overcome a variety of manufacturing challenges in both toolmaking and production machining operations
Inspection software gains on-machine verification
(April 2004)
A new version of the PowerInspect inspection software package can be used for on-machine verification as well as for inspection on CMMs and other inspection devices
Measuring arm features in reverse engineering demo
(March 2004)
A totally integrated reverse engineering technology cell will form an interesting demonstration next month at MACH 2004 in Birmingham
CAD turns to co-ordinate measuring fixture design
(February 2004)
FixtureBuilder is an addon for IronCAD designed to address the needs of the CMM fixture building community, and was developed in collaboration with R and R Sales
Robot auditions for plant take-over
(December 2003)
Aerospace component manufacturer Centrax has installed an ABB IRB2400L six-axis robot at its Newton Abbot site, to investigate the feasibility of introducing fully automated machine tending
Software slashes robot programming times
(December 2003)
TeachSaver is a novel software product that can dramatically reduce robot-programming time from weeks to days - or even hours
Software brings design and production together
(August 2003)
At IKV Tools, Pathtrace's EdgeCAM offline programming software's Strategy Manager has been used to break down any internal barriers between design and production