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Monthly Newsletter for SigmaNEST Users
May 3, 2010
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One nesting software for all major profile cutting and punching machines.
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SigmaTEK teams up with ERP Company
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| SigmaTEK Systems, LLC is proud to announce a partnership agreement has been entered with SolutionsX, a supplier of the leading MRP/ERP systems for the job shop and sheet metal fabrication industry: SYSPRO and INFOR/XA. |
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This relationship will enable SigmaTEK to better integrate with MRP software through the SimTrans module and will allow SigmaNEST users to:
- Generate accurate quotes quickly and easily
- Get work order information from the MRP system into SigmaNEST automatically
- Synchronize sheet inventory with accounting
"We can now provide a leading MRP solution along with the SigmaNEST system, which is recognized as the industry standard nesting system," says Marius Pienaar, Director of SigmaTEK Services Group.
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Ben TerreBlanche, President of SigmaTEK and Pat Armor, President of SolutionsX
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SigmaNEST Product Feature: Cut-to-Length
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Cut-to-Length is SigmaTEK’s solution to optimize steel bar processing. This feature allows users to cut bars into parts of different lengths, ensuring the least amount of remnant. By allowing manufacturers to combine work orders according to bar type and thickness, Cut-to-Length eliminates costly remnants and scrap. Cut-to-Length saves manufacturers a substantial amount of programming time by completely automating the segment nesting process. It also integrates seamlessly with MRP and ERP systems to ensure optimal accuracy in quoting and operations. Remnants are handled and updated to the system to inform the user of work orders that have been completed. The developers at SigmaTEK are working hard to implement miter cuts and bundles for future use.
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April 20 & 22 SigmaTEK exhibited at the Spring Manufacturing Technology Expo, an event hosted by Modern Tech Machinery. SigmaTEK was given the unique opportunity to co-sponsor this event. Scott Grindstaff, SigmaTEK Inside Sales Manager, accompanied Arie Brown, SigmaTEK RSM, as the show began in Panama City Beach, FL and continued in Mobile, AL. Arie and Scott demonstrated SigmaNEST Version 9, as well as SigmaTUBE, Sigma3D and SolidNEST. SigmaTEK was pleased to be a part of this event. |
The Japan International Welding Show took place April 21-24 in Tokyo, Japan. The event was a success! |
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Save the Date for these Upcoming Events: |
National Manufacturing Week
Sydney, Australia
May 11-14
Lamiera
Bologna, Italy
May 12-14
Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting
Beijing, China
May 27-30 |
NASCC
Orlando, FL
May 12-14
BIEMH
Bilbao, Spain
May 31- June 5
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Tech Tip: Importing Geometry
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One of the new features in SigmaNEST Version 9.0E is the alteration in the way geometry is imported. As you may have noticed, when importing a DXF there are a few noted changes in the options on the right hand side of the dialog box.
The first one is the “No Layer Mapping” option which will import geometry with no level mapping of any kind. In the previous version, when the “Do Layer Mapping” feature was not checked, it used the layer mapping from the SigmaNEST configuration menu.
Another change to note is that “Interactive Layer Mapping” replaces the “Do Level Mapping” option and, when used, opens “Import Dialog.” This allows the user to turn on and off options, and set how layers and levels are processed.
A new option, “Desktop Layer Mapping,” allows the programmer to use a predefined desktop (saved configuration settings) for import which bypasses the import dialog.
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Part Tracking Enhancement
SigmaNEST Version 9E adds the ability to save revisions based on letters not just numbers. The user can also choose to block certain letters from being used.
New Translator – Rhino
In addition, SigmaNEST Version 9E provides a new optional translator for Rhino files. By adding this translator, users can import Rhino 4.0 models directly.
For more information about the Rhino translator, contact your Regional Sales Manager. For more information about rhino3D visit http://www.rhino3d.com/ |
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Updated Translators
With Version 9E SigmaNEST has improved the Think3 translator to support the latest release of ThinkDesign V2009 software. |
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For more information about Think3 visit www.think3.com |
AutoCAD 2010 Support
SigmaNEST version 9.0E has been updated to support AutoCAD 2010 .dwg file format.
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SigmaTEK Systems, LLC– 1445 Kemper Meadow Drive – Cincinnati, OH 45240
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