Technology Showcase: More of What’s to Come at WESTEC
There will be so much to do and see at WESTEC 2017. If you are planning to attend, be sure to check out these products, which will be on display.
Proto Labs has added a range of services designed to address the on-demand manufacturing needs of the growing low-volume, high-mix product segment.
Spring Technologies will demonstrate its NCSIMUL Solutions simulation software, highlighting the NCSIMUL Machine and NCSIMUL 4CAM modules.
YG-1 Tool offers the Only One powdered metal composition (HSS-PM60) for its end mills, designed to provide high performance in unstable and “less-than-perfect” setups.
Autodesk will present the 2018 versions of its major CAD/CAM software including PowerMill.
Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more.
CGTech will demonstrate the newest version of its CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software, Vericut 8.1.
Zeiss will highlight its Metrotom 800, which has an extended performance spectrum, and its Metrotom 1500.
FANUC America will demonstrate machine load/unload with its CR-7iA table-top size collaborative robot equipped with iRVision.
Event: WESTEC 2017, where it is said that the “brightest manufacturing minds come together to explore, evaluate, connect and do business.” The big show is only one week away!
Date: September 12–14, 2017
Time: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California
Registration: Available at the registration page.
What to Check Out at the Event: While you are there, be sure to check out the Huddle Ups. WESTEC has put together sessions on a variety of relevant industry topics that allow you to listen, learn and network with subject-area experts. These short sessions will take place all three days of the event on the show floor. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Hybrid Manufacturing: Additive Meets Subtractive
- 9/12 from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. in Booth 318
- Environmentally Responsible Cleaning & Surface Prep
- 9/12 from 2:30 p.m.–3 p.m. in Booth 318
- Error Proofing the Lean Leader
- 9/13 from 1:30p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Booth 318
- Automate Your High Mix, Low Volume Work
- 9/13 from 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. in Booth 318
- Increase Your Profitability with Five-Axis Machining
- 9/14 from 1:30p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Booth 318
- Deciphering CNC Program Optimization
- 9/14 from 1:30p.m.–2:00 p.m. in Booth 318
Be sure to visit the Huddle Ups page for information on other sessions, and the Event Features page for information on other presentations, panels, and discussions taking place at WESTEC.
