October 7, 2008 - Missler Software and CGTech are happy to announce the upcoming availability of a new interface between TopSolid’Cam and VERICUT to improve machine simulation visualisation. The new interface offers important productivity gains to TopSolid’Cam and VERICUT users. Target customers are in fact often users of the 2 software solutions in the aerospace field, working with large mechanical parts, or involved in the machining of prototype parts. Such companies work with multifunction machines or large machining centres and use expensive raw materials.
The new interface between TopSolid’Cam and VERICUT in fact allows VERICUT to be opened directly from TopSolid’Cam. All information relating to the part, the stock and the tools used are transferred directly from TopSolid’Cam, thereby eliminating the need to input a second time all of this information. "The interface between TopSolid’Cam and VERICUT is very important for our customers who need to work increasingly quickly in order to stay competitive." explains Mr. Deniset, Director of CGTech France. "This interface enables our customers to open VERICUT directly from TopSolid while they are working with TopSolid’Cam. This insures a maximum level of integration and interoperability is maintained. In general, it is important for CGTech to work closely with CAD/CAM developers. Missler Software is a CAD/CAM leader on the global market and we are very happy to collaborate closely with the French developer."
The collaboration between Missler Software and CGTech is also important for Missler Software. According to Dominique Laffret, Vice-President of Strategic Relations for Missler Software "In fact we have many customers in common with CGTech. The new interface offers important time gains to these customers when using VERICUT which thereby results in a competitive advantage for these companies. This interface will also help us attract new customers in the future. The development of a direct link towards VERICUT is also an important step in the verification of the ISO code generated by TopSolid’Cam post-processors. The part and machine environment simulation already provided by TopSolid’Cam together with the advanced ISO simulation provided in VERICUT will no doubt help reduce potential collisions."
About Missler Software: Missler Software is one of the leading global suppliers of CAD, CAM and ERP solutions. The company’s product lines include TopSolid & GOelan. Missler Software offers a uniquely integrated solution for the mechanical industry (general mechanical design, special machinery, tool and die, subcontracting industries…). Thanks to its advanced technology and its fully integrated solution, Missler Software is experiencing rapid growth in the global CAD/CAM market. For further information contact international@topsolid.com or visit www.topsolid.com
About CGTech: Headquartered in Irvine, California, CGTech specializes in numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis software technology for manufacturing. CGTech was founded in 1988. Since that time, our main software product, VERICUT®, has become the industry standard. With offices worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes, universities/trade schools, and government agencies. For further information contact info@cgtech.com or visit www.cgtech.com
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