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ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM software components for multi-axis machining and simulation, showcased its latest advances in CNC collision avoidance and next generation shop-floor programming technology at EMO 2017, 18-23 September in Hanover, Germany. ModuleWorks was present with its largest ever stand and attracted attention with live demonstrations of its innovative CNC technology on […]

Huron has chosen ModuleWorks collision avoidance software for its new PreciPROTECT collision avoidance system. The ModuleWorks components run directly on the Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL CNC control and enable Huron to provide real-time collision avoidance for its new K3X8-Five and 0KX50L 5-axis vertical machines. The Huron PreciPROTECT system on the Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL CNC

SmartCAMcnc has integrated ModuleWorks material removal simulation technology into the SmartCAM® v2017 Milling and Turning applications. The ModuleWorks components enable SmartCAMcnc to provide new and enhanced simulation and verification features that improve the quality and accuracy of multi-axis milling and turning models. The ModuleWorks simulation technology combines advanced collision checking algorithms and toolpath analysis with

Part II In the last article we explained why real-time collision detection on the CNC controller is indispensable and how the ModuleWorks CNC Simulator provides real-time collision prevention. In this article we explain the best practices for optimizing the real-time performance of the ModuleWorks CNC Simulator. How to implement real-time CNC simulation Despite the built-in