CGTech’s Composites software suite is independent of CAD/CAM/PLM design systems such as Catia or Siemens NX, and of builders of the automated fibre placement machines such as MAG, MTorres or Electro-Impact.

Birmingham company Fracino has been making coffee machines since 1963 and, with the help of Lantek’s sheet metal CADCAM software, has implemented the latest laser cutting technology.

Delcam will demonstrate the latest version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software at the Advanced Manufacturing Show. The new release incorporates a number of new stock model options that allow users to increase productivity, improve surface finish and reduce tool wear.

The latest release of Alphacam software introduces the initial implementation of a new solid simulation module alongside a number of new and upgraded features.

Edgecam software is extending its partnering activities with machine tool and tooling manufacturers through the appointment of Wesley Tonks as strategic partnership manager.

Birmingham-based CADCAM software developer Delcam has become a member of the flagship Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry.

Delcam has formed a new joint venture in Mexico, Delcam Mexico, to promote faster growth in sales of the company’s CADCAM software in the country. The launch of Delcam Mexico coincided with a visit to Mexico City by Delcam’s Commercial Director, Bart Simpson, as part of a UK trade mission to Mexico and Colombia led by UK Trade and Investment Minister, Lord Green.

Delcam will launch dedicated dental milling software for Datron and DDL at the IDS exhibition to be held in Cologne, Germany, from 12 to 16 March.

CGTech will be demonstrating its programming and simulation software for automated tape laying (ATL) machines at the JEC Composites Show held 12 -14 March at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.

Edgecam CAM software broke records for sales and service in 2012. The first six months of the year generated a turnover 100% greater than that in the same period of any other year and the whole year was 70% higher.