VX CAD/CAM Version 13 Highlighted at MICAD - Paris

New Real-time Analysis, Visualization tools and CAM production enhancements

Melbourne, Florida – March 24, 2008 – VX Corporation, the pioneering developer of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for engineers, designers and CNC programmers, announces that the new VX Version 13 will be highlighted at MICAD 2008, France’s premier product design and manufacturing exhibition, March 31-April, 4, 2008.

Real-time zebra stripe surface analysis shown while modeling a part with VX CAD·CAM Version 13.

Product and mold design cycles are shortened with new visualization and analysis tools
MICAD will be a great opportunity for product designers and manufacturers to get a firsthand look at how VX instantly improves their productivity with real-time surface and draft analysis. VX Real-time analysis lets designers get instant feedback regarding the look and feel of a product and its “moldability” while modeling, and more importantly, to be able to make changes on the spot to correct any problems.  Mold designers can also take advantage of this new technology since they can turn on the back-draft analysis display mode while splitting cores and cavities.  This ability to work uninterrupted shortens design times and reduces errors.   Another visualization enhancement is the new dynamic slicing which allows designers, mold makers and machinists to slice parts and assemblies checking for interference, cooling channel clearances, and wall thicknesses.   

Real-time draft analysis while modeling a part with VX CAD/CAM Version 13. Note the undercut highlighted in red.

CAM enhancements improve finish and reduce machine times and tool wear
Enhancements to VX’s QuickMill™ for mold machining that will be on display include new SmoothFlow™ technology that ensures smooth finishes for reducing polishing time while maximizing machine tool efficiency and reducing machine wear and tear. Other CAM enhancements include Offset3D Feature Aware Machining where tool path motion is automatically adjusted to preserve fine sharp edged detail; Variable Z Level machining for containment of simple tool paths for better finishes with no wasted motions; and XML output to help streamline shop floor communication.

"VX Version 13 is an astounding release that provides tremendous productivity enhancements and new capabilities to product designers and mold makers, " says Bob Fischer, VX Vice President Sales and Marketing, "Considering MICAD’s focus, this is a very important venue for demonstrating these enhancements."

VX CAD/CAM’s new SmoothFlow™ technology helps reduce polishing time while maximizing machine tool efficiency and reducing machine wear and tear.

About MICAD
MICAD is one of the ten exhibitions that form INDUSTRIE Paris, the largest event in France for exhibiting manufacturing technologies. The MICAD exhibition focuses on new technologies for industry with an emphasis on design, manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Some of the other exhibitions at INDUSTRIE Paris focus on quality assurance and measurements, robotics, cutting and shaping tools, welding, etc. MICAD is from March 31 April 4. Over 50,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibitors are expected.   

About VX Corporation

VX Corporation is a pioneering developer of CAD/CAM solutions for industrial designers, engineers and CNC programmers. VX enables speedy design with fully integrated, accurate manufacturing. Using a blazing fast hybrid modeling engine, engineers can take advantage of the speed of solids with the flexibility of Class A surfaces. Designers can create, modify, visualize, document and machine a vast array of parts and assemblies. From the entry-level Modeler, to the complete End-to-End, VX delivers power, performance and productivity.

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For further information, contact:

Michelle Gerber + 001 321 309 1006
mmg@vx.com
VX Corporation
USA

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