It was not until I was an adult that I finally had the opportunity to fly on a plane for the first time , and the experience was everything I had hoped for as a young child . The flight was a very short hop on a Boeing 737 from Sacramento to Burbank , and in hindsight the turbulence was some of the worst I ’ ve ever experienced . But I didn ’ t know better at the time and had my hands up in the air , laughing , as if it were a rollercoaster ride . I never could have imagined that a couple of decades later I would work closely with Boeing as the Boeing global account manager at CGTech .
My working journey with Boeing began in 2004 when I joined CGTech as its marketing manager . Established in 1988 and headquartered in Irvine , California , CGTech specializes in CNC simulation , verification , optimization , and analysis software technology for manufacturing . By the time I joined the company , CGTech ’ s core product , VERICUT software , had already become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors , potential collisions , or areas of inefficiency . VERICUT is popular because it enables NC programmers to prevent unforeseen problems and optimize NC programs for faster , more efficient machining . It literally helps people sleep at night by reducing the stress inherent when cutting a new part for the first time . It also makes them heroes when they save their company money .
As the marketing manager I was responsible for creating and executing the overall global marketing communications strategy through advertising , public relations , editorial , partnerships , trade shows , user meetings , and more . Having a great team to support these efforts was essential and allowed me to spend more time in two areas I most enjoy : industry partnerships and customer case studies .
VERICUT software can optimize toolpath feed rates while limiting the physical forces applied on a cutting tool .
CGTech benefits from a strategic partnership with Electroimpact ( Mukilteo , Washington ) to program and simulate its Automated Fiber Placement and Tape Laying machines .
A virtual simulation of an Electroimpact AFP machine laying up composite material to create a wing spar . The simulation is driven by the same g-code that will be used on the physical machine .
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