With the recent release of Windows 10, there has also been a side issue that has impacted CIMCO Software licensees. The upgrade to Windows 10 is causing your CIMCO products to require re-activation. If you are considering an upgrade, follow the steps in this article to prepare in advance to avoid any down-time from the license re-activation process. If you have already upgraded … [Read more...]
Upgrading CIMCO MDC and DNC-Max
All software is a work in progress, similar to a tree, with new bark, limbs, and branches being added from time to time. CIMCO A/S releases frequent updates to their products and these updates can provide significant new features, to complete version upgrades along with the standard bug fixes and minor tweaks. In order to keep customers informed, it is necessary to test these … [Read more...]
Planning Your Machine Data Collection Install
The modern manufacturer seeks ways to improve all aspects of production. Many have turned to Machine Data Collection (MDC) to provide deeper insights into what is occurring on the shop floor. Implementing MDC can be challenging, however, considering the age, make and type of CNC machines utilized. This guide will help you plan ahead for an MDC installation and start to consider … [Read more...]
Real World Reasons to Implement Machine Data Collection
There is a myth that a Machine Data Collection (MDC) solution only benefits management. The truth is that it helps everyone, not just those in the back office crunching the numbers. You might be thinking: “I would like to install MDC-Max but I know there will be resistance from the shop floor.” Many shop floor staff are suspicious of monitoring systems as they see it as “big … [Read more...]
CIMCO DNC-Max API and Remote Control Application
You may already know that CIMCO DNC-Max provides end-to-end functionality designed to make every aspect of CNC communications more reliable and efficient. What you may not know is that to meet the demands in the marketplace for an open and scalable solution CIMCO also offers a Application Programming Interface (API) and remote control application to give users the ability to … [Read more...]