GibbsCAM Is Now Compatible with Windows 7

“We aggressively develop and pursue technology to help customers achieve higher productivity with as much ease-of-use as possible,” says Bill Gibbs, Gibbs and Associates company founder and president. “The Windows 7 operating system is all about making things easier, and that’s what our software is designed to do for machinists and CNC programmers. So we are pleased with the result of our relationship with Microsoft, and proud to be one of the first to offer Windows 7 users fully compatible CAM software.”

GibbsCAM users can now avail themselves of various Windows 7 features to get work done faster and to better manage work flow, files and archives. Among these features are:

• Search – now includes Libraries to list, in one place, files stored in local drives or remote drives located anywhere on the network

• Improved taskbar, with full screen previews – provides one-click access to applications pinned to the taskbar, click and drag icons on the taskbar to rearrange them, see thumbnail views of every file or window that opens in an application by hovering over its icon, and show full preview of any file by hovering over its thumbnail

• Jump lists – enable quick search of files recently used, with a mere right-click on the application icon in the taskbar

• Snaps – allows quick comparison of open files by dragging a window to either side of the screen to “snap” it to the edge and fill half the screen, then snapping another file to the other side to fill that half of the screen

• 64-bit operation – for faster processing, under certain conditions, when operating with 4GB RAM or more

• Better use of memory – less RAM is used by the operating system, which also allocates RAM to background processes only when they are required

• Faster start up, shut down, and resume from standby for PCs

The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe, surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM has received Microsoft’s “Designed for Windows XP/2000” and “Works with Windows Vista” certifications. GibbsCAM’s data exchange capabilities are able to access the broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program, is a Solid Edge Certified Select Product, and is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product. GibbsCAM is either offered or endorsed by a number of leading worldwide control and machine tool manufacturers, including GE Fanuc, Infimatic, Siemens, Doosan Infracore, Haas, Index, MAG Fadal, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Mori Seiki, and Tornos. Gibbs and Associates distributes its products worldwide through a network of international Resellers.

In January 2008, Gibbs and Associates merged with Cimatron Ltd, and is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM software packages, call 1-800-654-9399, or visit the company on-line at www.GibbsCAM.com.

About Cimatron
With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time.

The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.

Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit the company web site at www.cimatron.com.

About Willemin-Macodel
Located in the heart of the Swiss Jura area, which is historically known for high precision mechanics and micro-technology industries, Willemin-Macodel Ltd has acquired more than 35 years experience in developing high precision machines tools in order to meet customers' requirements.

Their position among the leaders in manufacturing of multi-axis high precision machine tools (machining and mill/turning centers) is built on the strong willingness to deliver very high quality machines to customers with advanced technology, thus ensuring productivity, very high precision and reliability.

Willemin-Macodel's distribution network includes several worldwide subsidiaries and sales representatives, assuring top quality services to international customers.