Press Releases 2003
GibbsCAM 2004 Now Shipping to Customers
MOORPARK, CA - December 15, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM 2004 has begun shipping
to customers. This latest version introduces powerful new capabilities to
the GibbsCAM product line while continuing GibbsCAM’s commitment to
ease of use.
GibbsCAM Users Take Control with 3Dconnexion Devices
MOORPARK, CA - December 15, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM 2004 includes support
for 3Dconnexion’s award-winning line of motion controllers allowing
easier and more natural manipulation and visual inspection of models and
manufacturing processes.
Worldwide GibbsCAM 2004 Roll-Out Seminars Featured Next Generation Windows Interface, Windows XP/2000 Certification, New 2.5D Solids Option with Feature Recognition
MOORPARK, CA - November 21, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that roll-out sessions for GibbsCAM
2004 were held worldwide by GibbsCAM Resellers. Key capabilities introduced
with GibbsCAM 2004 which were showcased are a next generation Windows interface
and the new 2.5D Solids Machining option with automatic feature recognition.
GibbsCAM to Attend Autodesk University
MOORPARK, CA - November 20, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM will be attending
Autodesk University. The event, which is being held at the MGM Grand
Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 2nd -5th, 2003, is the premier event
for Autodesk end-users. Autodesk users in the mechanical/manufacturing industry
segment will be able to see first-hand the level of interoperability between
GibbsCAM 2004 and the complete set of Autodesk design applications ranging
from AutoCAD Mechanical, to Mechanical Desktop, to Inventor. GibbsCAM 2004
is certified under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program for
Inventor 7, the latest release of Autodesk’s flagship 3D mechanical
design system.
GibbsCAM and Renishaw Probing Solution To Be Demonstrated at EMO-Milano 2003
MOORPARK, CA - October 16, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, and Renishaw, one of the world’s leading
metrology companies, announced today that a powerful new probing plug-in
for GibbsCAM that combines their expertise will be demonstrated at EMO-Milano
2003 in Milan, Italy on October 21st–28th, 2003. Renishaw’s
new Productivity+ plug-in for GibbsCAM leverages GibbsCAM’s ease-of-use
style to create a new simplified approach to producing touch probing routines
on machine tools, allowing process control and inspection to be programmed
at the same time as toolpath generation. As part of their strategic partnership,
the Productivity+ GibbsCAM plug-in will be jointly marketed by both companies
worldwide.
GibbsCAM 5-Axis Capabilities Demonstrated at EMO Milano 2003
MOORPARK, CA - October 14, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be demonstrating
new 5-axis capabilities which are now available for GibbsCAM at EMO Milano
2003 in Milan, Italy on October 21st–28th, 2003 in Stand #B03, Hall
14.11. Gibbs will also demonstrate a set of custom 5-axis modules that has
been specifically developed for watch and jewelry applications.
GibbsCAM and Associates to Demonstrate Newest CAM Programming Solutions at EMO Milano 2003
MOORPARK, CA - October 6, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that the new GibbsCAM 2004
release will make its European debut at EMO Milano 2003 in Milan, Italy
on October 21st–28th, 2003 in Stand #B03, Hall 14.11. Certified “Designed
for Windows XP” by Microsoft, GibbsCAM 2004 introduces a new Windows
user interface and numerous enhancements made possible through Windows.
The new, revolutionary 2.5D Solids option, released with GibbsCAM 2004,
and expanded interoperability capabilities will also be featured. Visitors
will also be able to see demonstrations of the innovative GibbsCAM MTM™
multi-task machining module and the recently released Wire-EDM module.
Gibbs and Associates Joins the National Tooling and Machining Association
MOORPARK, CA - September 30, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they have joined the
National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), a professional association
founded in 1943 as the national representative of the custom precision
manufacturing industry in the United States.
Gibbs and Associates Concerned With State of Domestic Manufacturing Joins Manufacturing Coalition
MOORPARK, CA - August 15, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer
numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they
have joined the Manufacturing Coalition, a not-for-profit organization
designed to protect and build the manufacturing sector of our nation’s
economy.
GibbsCAM Updates to PTC Granite 2.0 Providing Link to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
MOORPARK, CA - August 12, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced that the GibbsCAM Solid Exchange
Built on Granite has been updated to Parametric Technology Corporation’s
Granite 2.0 interoperability kernel. With this update, GibbsCAM has the
ability to directly read and machine native Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire data.
GibbsCAM to Participate in Haas Demo Day 4
MOORPARK, CA - June 10, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM will be demonstrated
as part of Haas Automation’s upcoming fourth annual Demo Day to
be held June 11th at Haas Factory Outlets throughout the United States
and Canada.
GibbsCAM Receives Extensive Recognition From Mainstream CAD Vendors
MOORPARK, CA - June 3, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM has received broad
interoperability recognition by leading mainstream CAD vendors Autodesk,
Solid Edge and SolidWorks. Gibbs and Associates’ investment in maintaining
GibbsCAM’s interoperability with the latest CAD system releases,
GibbsCAM’s support for a wide range of machining operations (2-
thru 5-axis milling, 2-axis turning, unlimited axes/flows multi-task machining,
and 2- thru 4-axis wire-EDM’ing), and GibbsCAM’s ease-of-use
reflects the company’s commitment to customers to empower their
employees to efficiently generate CNC programs to machine their parts
on their CNC machines.
Gibbs and Associates Speaks on "Understanding the Realities of Innovation" at 2003 NTMA Technical Conference
MOORPARK, CA - May 29, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will participate in the
2003 National Tooling and Manufacturing Association (NTMA) Technical Conference
being held June 2-3, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Conference Center in Las Vegas,
Nevada. John Callen, Gibbs and Associates’ vice president of marketing,
will present a paper, “Understanding the Realities of Innovation”
at the conference.
SolidWorks Authorizes GibbsCAM as a Qualified CAM Product for SolidWorks Manufacturing Network
MOORPARK, CA - May 27, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM has been authorized
by SolidWorks Corporation as a qualified CAM product eligible for participation
in the SolidWorks Manufacturing Network. This latest acceptance allows
GibbsCAM customers with a current GibbsCAM Maintenance subscription to
register their companies on the SolidWorks Manufacturing Network so that
SolidWorks customers can take advantage of their manufacturing services.
GibbsCAM Certified by Autodesk for Inventor 7
MOORPARK, CA - May 22, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM,
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically
controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced that GibbsCAM
has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 7 under the Autodesk Inventor
Certified Applications Program. Certified applications are designed to
meet certain development guidelines and have demonstrated the highest
levels of robustness, quality, and interoperability with Autodesk Inventor.
Certification is granted only after a product has been thoroughly tested
by internal staff at Autodesk.
GibbsCAM Awarded “Certified Select Product” Rating with Solid Edge V14
MOORPARK, CA - May 21, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced today that EDS PLM Solutions, has once again approved GibbsCAM as a “Certified Select Product” for Solid Edge. The certification process, which is part of the Solid Edge Voyager solution provider program, required completing extensive test procedures using Solid Edge V14. The tests performed rigorously exercised the integration between Solid Edge V14 and GibbsCAM, to ensure a continued high-level of interoperability between the latest versions of the two applications.
GibbsCAM 2003 Demonstrated at EASTEC - Featuring New 2.5D Solids Option Next Generation Windows Interface Windows XP Certification
MOORPARK, CA - May 9, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be demonstrating the new 2.5D Solids Machining option and next generation Windows interface for GibbsCAM at EASTEC 2003 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts on May 20th-22nd, 2003 at Booth #1531. Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations of other new enhancements available in GibbsCAM 2003.
Gibbs and Associates Delivers 50th Post Processor for Multi-Task Machining
MOORPARK, CA - April 18, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that the 50th post processor for
the GibbsCAM MTM™ (Multi-Task Machining) option was recently delivered
to a customer. Just like MTM-class machine tools, the MTM post processors
delivered cover an extremely broad variety of machine configurations,
ranging from a single spindle/turret with sub-spindle, to a single spindle/dual
turret, to dual spindle/multi-turret, all the way to multi-spindle/multi-turret
and Swiss-style turning centers.
Gibbs Features GibbsCAM MTM at PMTS 2003 Multi-Task Machining Doesn't Get Any Easier!
MOORPARK, CA - April 1, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machinery and controls, today announced it will demonstrate GibbsCAM
MTM™ (Multi-Task Machining) at the Precision Machining Technology
Show (PMTS 2003) in Columbus, Ohio on May 6-8, 2003 at Booth #570. PMTS
is a North American event dedicated exclusively to the Screw Machine Industry.
Gibbs and Associates Forms Custom Solutions Group - Demonstrates First Product at WESTEC
MOORPARK, CA - March 19, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that they have formed a Custom Solutions
Group (CSG) to respond to the specialized needs of customers by building
custom add-ons for GibbsCAM. The custom solutions developed by this team
will be customer-specific, but can eventually provide the foundation for
new capabilities available to other GibbsCAM customers. The new Tombstone
Management System (TMS) option for GibbsCAM, one of the first custom applications
developed by Gibbs' CSG team, will be demonstrated at WESTEC 2003 in Los
Angeles, California on March 24th-27th, 2003 at Booth #3167.
GibbsCAM 2003 Previewed at WESTEC - Featuring New 2.5D Solids Option Next Generation Windows Interface Windows XP Certification
MOORPARK, CA - March 7, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be previewing the
new 2.5D Solids Machining option and next generation Windows interface
for GibbsCAM at WESTEC 2003 in Los Angeles, California on March 24th-27th,
2003 at Booth #3264. Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations of the new enhancements now available
in GibbsCAM 2002.
Gibbs to Demonstrate Industry Leading Interoperability at NDES
MOORPARK, CA - February 26, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, will be demonstrating the latest GibbsCAM interoperability
functionality at NDES. Long recognized as the CAM industry's innovation
leader, Gibbs continues to provide key functionality to support the machining
of CAD designs, no matter which CAD system originated it. Gibbs will be
demonstrating the GibbsCAM data transfer plug-ins specifically implemented
for Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Gibbs will also be demonstrating
GibbsCAM's translators for a wide range of popular CAD data formats.
GibbsCAM Releases Enhanced Wire-EDM Capabilities
MOORPARK, CA - February 11, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled
(CNC) machine tools, announced today that enhanced capabilities for programming
2- through 4-axis Wire-EDM CNC machines are now available with the latest
release of GibbsCAM. Many of these enhancements are the direct result
of feedback from customers and further refines and extends the software
to better meet their needs. Some of the key enhancements are:
Gibbs to Demonstrate Latest Version of GibbsCAM and Solid Edge-to-GibbsCAM Part Transfer Add-In At Solid Edge Global Summit
MOORPARK, CA - February 7, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced today that they will demonstrate the latest version of GibbsCAM and the Solid Edge-to-GibbsCAM Part Transfer Add-In at the Fifth Annual Solid Edge Global Summit. The event is being held from February 19-21, 2003 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. Attendees will see firsthand the integration between Solid Edge and GibbsCAM that assures a high level of interoperability between the two applications.
GibbsCAM Plays Key Role in STEP-NC Demonstration at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
MOORPARK, CA - January 28, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM will play a key role in facilitating the STEP-NC demonstration at the upcoming 6th Industrial Review Board to be held at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, on January 29-30, 2003. STEP Tools Inc, (Troy, NY) will demonstrate a STEP-NC adaptor that they have implemented for GibbsCAM using GibbsCAM’s Developer Toolkit (DTK) application development software, which provides full access to GibbsCAM’s data structures and powerful capabilities. The STEP-NC adaptor converts information contained within a STEP-NC (AP238) file into GibbsCAM data structures and then uses GibbsCAM to generate toolpath and output machine-specific CNC code for JPL’s Fadal machining centers. The machining process can be visually previewed using GibbsCAM’s Cut Part Rendering integrated process simulation functionality. GibbsCAM’s Reporter functionality can be used to automatically generate corresponding process documentation.
Autodesk Certifies GibbsCAM for Autodesk Inventor 6
MOORPARK, CA - January 13, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced that GibbsCAM has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 6 under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program. Certified applications are designed to meet certain development guidelines and have demonstrated the highest levels of robustness, quality, and interoperability with Autodesk Inventor. Certification is granted only after a product has been thoroughly tested by internal staff at Autodesk.
Gibbs and Associates Showcases GibbsCAM 2002 at SolidWorks World 2003
MOORPARK, CA - January 6, 2003
Gibbs and Associates, developer of Computer-Aided
Manufacturing (CAM) software for programming Computer Numerically Controlled
(CNC) machine tools announced that it will demonstrate the latest version
of GibbsCAM and the new GibbsCAM MTM™ module at Booth #318
at the SolidWorks World 2003 Conference, being held from January 19-22,
2003, at the Coronado Springs Hotel in Orlando, Florida. SolidWorks World
brings together designers, engineers, managers, and partners to discuss
ideas, trends, and the technology shaping the future of mechanical product
development. This is the fifth consecutive year that Gibbs and Associates
has participated at SolidWorks World. As a SolidWorks Solution Partner,
Gibbs and Associates offers SolidWorks users CNC programming solutions
covering production milling and turning, complex multi-surface machining,
multi-task machining for multi-turret/spindle machine tools, and wire-EDM.
