PRODUCT REVIEWS
Creaform releases VXelements 11
Creaform , a business unit of AMETEK , Inc . and a specialist in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services , has launched VXelements 11 TM , a software upgrade with a range of new features and increased performance levels .
“ The greatest change in VXelements 11 was on VXinspect TM , VXelements ’ dimensional inspection module . VXinspect has been segmented into two distinct modules : VXinspect | Analysis and VXinspect | Quality Control ,” commented Creaform .
Both have been completely reconceived and optimised based on two phases of the manufacturing quality control process :
■ VXinspect | Analysis is an intuitive and user-friendly inspection software that streamlines designs and manufacturing dimensional root cause analyses .
■ VXinspect | Quality Control is complete 3D inspection software for advanced quality control applications in subsequent production phases .
VXelements ’ scan-to-CAD module for reverse engineering and additive manufacturing workflows , VXmodel TM , is now compatible with Fusion 360 , an increasingly popular cloudbased CAD software for product design and development . Fusion 360 is now part of the line-up of seamless integrations with other CAD solutions including SolidWorks , Inventor and Solid Edge . Users can transfer CAD files directly from VXmodel to Fusion 360 for easier reverse engineering processes .
With the goal of improving flexibility and simplicity , Creaform has extended interoperability between VXscan-R TM , its digital twin environment software module , and new robot brands and models such as UR10 , Fanuc CRX-25i and M-10iD / 8L . VXscan-R also enables users to record trajectories directly from teach pendants with some collaborative robots .
In preparation for the new release , Creaform carried out extensive usability and ergonomics improvements to VXelements ’ application modules , making the platform more intuitive to enhance the user experience for operators of all skill levels .
2022 marked the 20th anniversary of the company . Creaform continues to develop ,
manufacture and sell 3D portable and automated measurement technologies that provide solutions for applications such as 3Dscanning ; reverse engineering ; quality control ; non-destructive testing ; product development and numerical simulation ( FEA / CFD ). With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lévis , Québec ( Canada ), Creaform is present in more than 85 countries through its 14 international offices and a network of over 125 distributors . n
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MRP / ERP manufacturing software v23.1
In its largest release in over a decade , 123 Insight Limited announced the release of v23.1 of its core 123insight MRP / ERP manufacturing software this April . The release contains an entirely updated user interface and major new features across all major areas of the software including commercial , stores , accounts , financials and CRM .
“ The user interface has been completely overhauled . It retains and enhances the original functionality and workflow , now including features such as a new lefthand tabbed interface . Numerous feature enhancements have been included across the software , such as having greater control over which components are issued to a works order using ‘ backflushing ’. You can now control parts , such as highly traceable components , to ensure they must be manually issued whilst allowing others to be backflushed using the global setting ,” explained the software manufacturer .
Documents can now be associated against a batch , not just a part , which is useful for items such as Supplier CofC and test results . Improvements have been made to two-stage and three-stage despatch options , allowing users to add new lines to an existing despatch note . This will enable them to build up a despatch over time and print a single despatch note . Other notable features include better cloud hosting options and a new reports designer .
“ All 123insight customers can upgrade to the latest version at no cost under the monthly subscription . We also offer a remote upgrade service for £ 345 ,” added 123 Insight Ltd .
The company was founded in 2000 and has been either nominated for , or has won , dozens of awards . In 2021 , 123 Insight Ltd . joined the Forterro group of companies . n
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