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Software Development for Machine Tool Systems |
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Machine tools industry has evolved significantly over the years, with developments in both hardware technologies and related software applications. Going ahead, as the developments in software applications are poised to outpace developments in hardware performance; machine tool OEMs are turning to software solutions to gain a competitive advantage.
Software can enable advanced features in machining systems like higher precision machining to handle growing miniaturization, ability to handle different materials that include glass and ceramics and for niche segments like medical devices. Software can also bring in differentiation through programming productivity, ease-of–use, and a future ready sustainable product architecture that draws on the latest advances in information and communications technology.
Experience with the evolving technology in the machine tools industry has helped us understand the software challenges faced by this industry and partner with customers to deliver competitive advantages through our services in software engineering.
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| Service Offerings and Solutions |
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Geometric’s services enable machine tool OEMs to introduce advanced capabilities through software solutions that complement their hardware systems. We help machine tool OEMs meet their increasing demands for sophistication in geometry and design data handling, simulation, tool path generation, production management and documentation.
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| Geometric offers full lifecycle services starting from the concept through development to technical support and maintenance of the software. We deliver value on existing software applications through our re-platforming services like porting applications to 64 bit environments, migrating to the latest GUI technologies, standardization of multiple software products to a single scalable platform, as well as ensuring interoperability with leading CAD, CAM and quality management applications. |
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| Machine Tool Expertise |
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| Machining |
• CAM ( Sheet metal, 2 / 2.5/3 axis, wire EDM , turning , mill turn)
• Collision detection and prevention
• NC programming
• Feature based machining
• Machine code generation
• Machine Simulation
• Documentation |
| Mathematical Programming |
• Basic geometry and topology
• 3D Kernels - ACIS, Parasolid, CAA
• 3D modelers - SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor,
CATIA V4, CATIA V5, UG-NX, Pro /E
• Algorithm design and programming
• 3D visualization |
| Controls |
• Design and development of control applications
• Web based application development
• Engineering design documentation
• SCADA / HMI
• Integration with shop floor applications (M to M, ERP)
• Embedded systems development |
| Manufacturing Operations Management |
• Machine analytics
• Production recording
• Machine overall equipment effectiveness ( OEE )
• Integration with MES solutions |
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| Re-usable Technologies and Products for Machine Tool |
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| Geometric has a set of re-usable technology components that can be leveraged to meet the software challenges faced by machine tool OEMs and reduce the software development lifecycle time. |
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