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SOFTWARE UPDATE This allows manufacturers to manage their shop-


fl oor operations with a new management tool that helps them understand their equipment’s contribution to their monthly income statement in real-time, not three weeks after month-end when it’s far too late to modify a manu- facturing process. Think of F.OEE as a universal metric that is well understood by all—money!


New Releases SigmaTek Systems LLC (Cincinnati), a developer of nesting software, has released its updated SigmaN- est Version 10 for users of plasma, laser, punch, oxy- fuel, waterjet, router, knife, tube/pipe and combination cutting machines.


The updated SigmaNest Version 10.2 software adds a Split Window for simultaneously viewing different areas of the workspace.


The updated SigmaNest software adds a number of new


features and enhancements that make machine program- ming even more effective and easy. SigmaNest 10.2 offers a Split Window that allows simultaneously viewing different


areas of the workspace. Users can also manually nest parts across the split windows and onto other sheets. This capabil- ity provides quick nesting of parts onto multiple sheets. The new software adds several other enhancements including


c the infi nite RENGAGE™


possibilities of process control


strain gauge technology—for the most accurate probes in the world.


OMP400—Optical transmission strain gauge probe. More details at renishaw.com/omp400


Renishaw’s strain gauge technology offers an unrivaled opportunity to control the variables of process control for small to medium-size machining centers. Reap the benefi ts of automated job set-up, reduced scrap and lower fi xture costs. The unique frequency-hopping feature of the RMP600 maintains radio transmission and control, even in the “noisiest” environments.


• Lower contact forces for less stylus bend and pre-travel


• Excellent 3D performance • CMM-level accuracy


• Excels in the harshest machine conditions Learn more: Renishaw.com/RMP600


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