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Optimized bending production

New software facilitates daily work
Just in time for the EuroBLECH , AICON 3D Systems launches version 3.1 of the software platform BendingStudio . Especially user-friendliness was revised .
Interconnected work at different workstations becomes even more efficient . The module DATA SERVICE is more transparent : Connections to other workstations are visibly displayed . The user sees network problems immediately and can directly restore the network connection . Furthermore , currently used components are marked in the selection lists . They are displayed in a separate info box ; a lock symbol shows all connected operators who is actually working with the component .
Applying the BendingStudio NETWORK SERVICE , users can store their data on a central server and still use them for measurements . Measurement results for the respective components are directly transmitted to the server .
The software module ASSEMBLY is designed more user-friendly . It is applied to check holders and extensions with the help of AICON adapters . A wizard guides the operator through the configuration of the measuring adapters , which is clearly explained by means of pictograms . Based on a drawing , the target data of extensions can be gradually transmitted into the BendingStudio software . If all test criteria are already available in the component ’ s coordinate system , the implementation is reduced to just a few clicks .
In the BendingStudio basic version , the ADVANCED BACKUP SERVICE was revised . It allows a complete data backup via timing or manual trigger . Older backups are not overwritten . In case of data recovery , the required version can be chosen via time information .
For customers with a valid software maintenance contract , the new BendingStudio software version 3.1 is available free of charge from mid-September .
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