Solid-Based CNC Programming
The 2013 release of Geometric Technologies’ CAMWorks solid-based CNC programming software is designed for easier programming and faster toolpath machining.

Solids-Based CNC Programming Simplifies Multitasking
CAMWorks 2013 from Geometric is designed to simplify multitasking machining with its Synchronous Machining Module (SMM) for intricate control of subspindle operations.

Geometric and Dassault Enter Partner Program
The companies have strengthened their existing relationship.

Entry-Level CAM Software Cuts Programming Time
Geometric’s CAMWorksXpress CAM package is designed for 2.5D machining.

Integrated Software Provides Competitive Edge
CAMWorks with VoluMill from Geometric Technologies helped this shop quickly generate programs from submitted solid models as well as improve cycle times, tool life and machine life.

Software Enables Design Collaboration By Email
Version 8.0 of Geometric’s eDrawings Professional for Solid Edge is an email-enabled collaboration tool designed to ease the sharing and interpretation of 2D and 3D product design data.

CAMWorks Expands Reseller Base
Geometric, developer of solid-based CNC programming CAMWorks software, has expanded its footprint in Illinois, Indiana and Texas.

Enhanced Solids-Based Programming Package
The company’s CAMWorks 2011 version of its solid-based CNC programming package provides new capabilities including enhanced automation, improved knowledge-based machining information and smarter tool paths.

Excel-Based Reports Facilitate Manufacturability Issue Tracking
Geometric Limited offers version 2.3 of DFMPro for Pro/Engineer.

Solid-Based CNC Programming Solution
The company will preview CAMWorks 2011, the upcoming version of its solid-based CNC programming solution.

Solid-Based CNC Programming Solution
The company will preview CAMWorks 2011, the upcoming version of its solid-based CNC programming solution.

Solid-Based CNC Programming Solution
CAMWorks 2010 is the company’s latest version of its solid-based CNC programming solution.

CAM Software Offers Automation Intelligence
Geometric Technologies offers CAMWorks 2010 and DFMPro version 2.1.

Product Lifecycle Management
One of several performance enhancements to version 2. 3 of the GeomCaliper product lifecycle management software is that it functions with support and integration with CATIA V5R19.

Assembly Support And New Sheet Metal Features
Geometric’s DFMPro Version 2. 0 for SolidWorks facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design aspects that are said to be difficult or expensive to manufacture.

Manufacturability Checks And Analysis Performed In A Single Session
 Geometric Limited has released DFMPro for Pro/Engineer. The design for manufacturability (DFM) product is integrated within the Pro/Engineer design environment and provides a series of automated checks and analysis to assist designers in creating cost-effective designs, the company says. The software is designed to facilitate upstream manufacturability validation and identify areas of design that are difficult and expensive to manufacture.

Create Media From 3D Models In Real-Time
Geometric’s 3DPaintBrush version 1. 2 enables users to create near photo-realistic images, animations and videos from 3D models, in real-time. It can be used to repurpose 3D models and create digital content for various applications including industrial and product design.

CAM Software Performance Enhancements
CAMWorks 2009 from Geometric Technologies is said to include more than 80 user-driven features and enhancements that enable faster, easier part programming. The software can run within SolidWorks or as part of a CAD/CAM package that includes CAMWorks Solids, an integrated solid modeler. The software’s multiple process support is designed to generate three- through five-axis tool paths as separate threads in separate processes, allowing users to continue working in other areas or on other CAM models.

Performance Optimization For Multi-Core Machines
Version 2. 2 of Geometric’s GeomCaliper for CATIA V5 and GeomCaliper for Pro/ENGINEER products features enhancements primarily related to performance improvement. A featured update includes code optimization to leverage the computation power of multi-core machines resulting in a reduction of computation time on dual-core machines as compared to single-core machines.

Render And Re-Purpose 3D Models In Real-Time
3DPaintBrush visualization software from Geometric is designed to create near photo-realistic images, animations and videos from existing computer-based 3D models. The software is suitable for design professionals who need to create images and animations, and its easy-to-use features are said to also attract 3D enthusiasts.

Software Enhancements Improve Speed, Toolpath Reliability

Software Facilitates Design Manufacturability Analysis
DFM Pro is the latest in the series of DFM Product Life-cycle Management (PLM) products from Geometric Limited. Available for SolidWorks 2007 and 2008, the software is a “Design for Manufacturing” product developed to enable designers to facilitate upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design areas that are difficult or expensive to manufacture.  It includes design rules for processes such as milling, drilling, turning and sheet metal fabrication as well as for processing manufacturing tolerances specified with SolidWorks Intelligent Feature Technology (SWIFT).

Making Programming Hands-Free (Almost)
Feature-recognition CAM software helps this technology company's internal mold shop deliver critical molds more quickly. A programmer is still needed, but the software automation saves considerable time.

The Right Start For A Fine Finish
Developers of CAM software have introduced many programming features for the initial removal of excess stock prior to finishing operations. By preparing the workpiece surface for more effective finishing, these roughing routines often determine how efficiently a CNC machining center can perform.

Feature Recognition--The Missing Link To Automated CAM
Software that analyzes design geometry and identifies what is a pocket, a hole, a slot or another machinable shape promises to have a major impact on the productivity of CNC programmers.

Working With Customers--And Vendors
Apex Mold and Die was preparing to purchase its second Sharnoa CNC machine. At the time, Sharnoa was working with TekSoft to integrate ProCAM software into the machine's PC-based controller. That enabled Sharnoa users to create the cutter paths at the machine and then run the program.

Polaroid Improves Manufacturing Output By Leaps And Bounds
The problem with Polaroid's previous approach to using the manufacturing function of the CAD system or a CAM product to create tool paths, from a machining perspective, was that tremendous training was required first to understand how to work in solids as well as how to use the MCAD product and the CAM machining software.

New Level In Knowledge-Based CAM
The CAM system is a repository of manufacturing process knowledge that, once it recognizes workpiece geometry as meeting a predefined set of conditions, can automatically generate both process plan and tool paths with little or no operator input at all.

Snapshot Of A Computer-Integrated Job Shop
Getting some basic software packages to "talk to each other" is the latest step in this job shop's steady march toward computer-integrated manufacturing -- at least for the moment.