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Using CIMCO Machine Simulation to Validate Legacy CNC Programs

May 1, 2026 by Kevin Payne Leave a Comment

Many shops still rely on CNC programs that were written years, or even decades ago. These legacy CNC programs may have run successfully on older equipment, but problems can arise when those same programs are moved to newer machines. Differences in machine kinematics, tool setups, travel limits, or work offsets can introduce unexpected issues. Running an old program on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CIMCO, Manufacturing Tagged With: CIMCO, CNC Programs, Legacy CNC Systems, Machine Simulation, Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing

CNC Machine Security: The Dangers and Management of USB Devices

February 6, 2025 by Joe Hackman 2 Comments

I introduced a new feature for this article, since it is quite a bit longer than our usual articles. The information covered here is very important, but maybe you don't have time to read it right now and you want some quick advice. If this is you: This article "almost wasn't". While working on the original, I had an idea. I wanted to explore whether OT-Max could directly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Security Tagged With: BadUSB, CMMC 2.0 Compliance, CNC Data Protection, CNC Machine Security, CNC Malware Protection, CNC Network Isolation, Industrial Cybersecurity, Legacy CNC Systems, Manufacturing Security Best Practices, USB Device Management, USB Threat Mitigation


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