Press Releases 2004

Product Announcements
 
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Delcam adds new design and manufacturing options to ArtCAM Pro software Delcam has introduced a new entry-level version of its CNC routing and engraving software ArtCAM Insignia. Insignia E is believed to be the easiest to learn and fastest to use 2D design and CNC machining software and so provides an ideal introduction to computer-based manufacturing for companies in the signmaking, woodworking and engraving industries. The software is priced at only US$850 and can be ordered from the ArtCAM website, www.artcam.com.
April 05
Delcam to launch FeatureCAM in China at CIMT Delcam will launch its recently acquired FeatureCAM range of CADCAM software in China on stand 305 in Hall 6, of the CIMT exhibition to be held in Beijing from 11 th to 17 th April. FeatureCAM compliments Delcam’s established Power Solution range of software with cutting-edge CADCAM programming techniques for production machining, incorporating feature-based, knowledge-based, and automatic feature recognition technologies.
April 05
Delcam’s PS-Moldmaker offers more intelligent 3D mould design Delcam’s PS-Moldmaker 3D mould design software, PS-Moldmaker provides a unique combination of in-built intelligence to ensure the most appropriate components are used, automation to speed the design process and flexibility to manage design changes efficiently. Together with the other programs in Delcam’s Power Solution range of CADCAM software, PS-Moldmaker allows designers of injection mould tools to move successfully from processes based on two-dimensional drawings to more productive methods based entirely on three-dimensional computer models.
April 05
Delcam’s PS-Electrode now provides direct link to Charmilles EDM equipment Delcam has made its PS-Electrode software for the design of electrodes even easier to use by providing a direct link to the CT Millennium control for Charmilles EDM equipment. As with the existing link offered to the Agievision control used on Agie’s EDM machines, the new connection to Charmilles equipment provides direct programming of the control and so makes the overall process both faster and less prone to error.
March 05
Delcam offers free guide to CAD inspection Delcam has produced a free guide to the inspection of prototypes, tooling and sample components against CAD data. This will help all companies planning to move to inspection using CAD as the reference data, in place of the traditional methods based on comparison of components against drawings. The guide, which is available in CD format, can be ordered from the Delcam web site –www.delcam.com – or by e-mailing marketing@delcam.com.
January 05
Delcam releases new electrode design system Delcam has released a new version of its automated electrode design system, PS-Electrode. This offers an even wider range of customisation options and the ability to simulate the action of the electrode. It also includes a comprehensive Erowa catalogue of blanks and holders, alongside the previous Hirschman and System 3R catalogues.
December 04
Delcam's PowerMILL chosen for the A1 Grand Prix engine manufacture by Zytek Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system has been chosen by Zytek Engineering, one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive control systems , race engine design and development, powertrain development and hybrid-electric vehicles, for the manufacture of all engines for the new A1 Grand Prix series.
December 04
Delcam adds triangle modelling to CopyCAD reverse engineering software

Delcam has added new triangle modelling capabilities to its CopyCAD reverse engineering software. These will enable users to create complete CAD models from incomplete scan data, without the need for any additional CAD package.

December 04
Delcam’s PowerINSPECT certified for use in Russia Delcam’s PowerINSPECT inspection software has received certification for use throughout Russian industry following extensive tests in the State Unitary Enterprise “VNIIM D.I. Mendeleyev” laboratory of metrology. The certification, to the Russian Standard MI 2174-91, confirms that the software conforms to the required standards of accuracy and repeatability when used to inspect tooling, prototypes or components against CAD data.
December 04
Delcam adds Erowa catalogue to PS-Electrode Delcam has issued a new release of its automated electrode design system, PS-Electrode. The new version offers an even wider range of customisation options and the ability to simulate the action of the electrode. It also includes a comprehensive Erowa catalogue of blanks and holders, alongside the previous Hirschman and System 3R catalogues.
December 04
Delcam’s to preview new electrode design system at Euromold Delcam will preview the forthcoming release of its automated electrode design system, PS-Electrode, at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 1st to 4th December. The new version offers an even wider range of customisation options and the ability to simulate the action of the electrode. It also includes a comprehensive Erowa catalogue of blanks and holders, alongside the previous Hirschman and System 3R catalogues.
November 04
CATIA V5 out option added to PS-Exchange on-line data translation Delcam has added the ability to generate files in the CATIA V5 format from all major CAD file types to its PS-Exchange on-line data translation service. This latest addition continues Delcam’s determination to offer fast, accurate translation of all leading CAD formats and so reduce the pressure on toolmakers and other sub-contractors to buy expensive additional software simply to be able to offer data compatibility to their customers.
October 04
Delcam to launch new jewellery design and manufacture software in Asia Delcam will stage the Asian launch of the latest version of its ArtCAM JewelSmith software at the Bangkok Jewellery Fair exhibition to be held from 12th to 16th September. The software is already widely used by designers, model makers and manufacturers of all types of jewellery, whether it is bespoke, custom-made pieces or mass-produced items. In all cases, it has given improved productivity, higher quality and significantly reduced lead times.
September 04
Delcam offers free viewer for all major CAD formats Delcam is offering a free CAD viewer that will allow users to view, but not change, CAD models in all the major formats, including CATIA versions 4 and 5, Pro/Engineer 2001 and Wildfire, SDRC, Unigraphics, SolidWorks and Solid Edge, as well as industry standards such as Parasolid XT, IGES, VDA and STEP. The free viewer can be downloaded from the Delcam web site – www.delcam.com - or requested on CD by e-mailing marketing@delcam.com.
August 04
Delcam adds automatic file fixing to STL translator Delcam has enhanced its PS-Exchange on-line data translation service with the addition of automatic file fixing to its STL output option. This improvement will ensure that the STL files able to produce high quality prototypes can be generated from all major CAD systems.
July 04
Delcam offers free trial version of routing and engraving software Delcam is offering a free trial version of its entry-level CNC routing and engraving software ArtCAM Insignia. The free version includes all of the design and manufacturing capabilities available in the full release, together with documentation and tutorials, but has the save and post-processing options disabled. It is available to download from www.artcaminsignia.com or on CD from marketing@delcam.com.
July 04
Delcam launches PowerSHAPE Pro design software for complex design work Delcam has launched a new version of its PowerSHAPE hybrid modelling software that offers a complete solution for designers of complex shapes such as those found in the footwear, packaging, ceramics, sports equipment and electrical appliance industries. PowerSHAPE Pro includes all of the surface and solid modelling capabilities within PowerSHAPE, together with the PS-Draft drafting software and the PS-Render system for generating photo-realistic images.
June 04
Delcam adds new design and manufacturing options to ArtCAM Pro software Delcam has launched an upgraded version of its ArtCAM Pro software for the engraving and woodworking industries. ArtCAM Pro 7 features a range of enhancements for both the design and manufacture of artistic shapes. The software is already used in a wide range of engraving and woodworking applications, including the manufacture of jewellery, coins and medals, and the production of signs, furniture and architectural decoration. This latest release is expected to consolidate the software’s leading position in all these applications
May 04
Delcam offers new post-processing system for PowerMILL CAM software Delcam has introduced a new post-processing system, PM-Post, that runs automatically from within its PowerMILL CAM software to process CL data into a tape file appropriate to the selected machine tool control. The new system will make it much easier for users to make changes to the standard range of post-processing options that might be needed after any upgrade or other modification to their machine tools.
March 04
For further information on Delcam’s software, please contact:  

Peter Dickin, Public Relations Manager
Direct phone: 44 (0)121 683 1081 e-mail: marketing@delcam.com
Delcam plc
Small Heath Business Park,
Birmingham, B10 0HJ, UK
www.delcam.co.uk

Delcam Inc.
3270 Electricity Drive
Windsor, Ont. N8W 5J1 Canada
www.delcam.com