Press Releases 2008
GibbsCAM 2009 Shipping to Customers
Early Customers Very Pleased by New 3D High Speed Machining for SolidSurfacer
Moorpark, CA - October 28, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that it has started shipping the GibbsCAM 2009 to customers. Initial feedback from customers who have already received the software are very positive.
GibbsCAM Featured in Mori Seiki Exhibit at IMTS 2008
Supports Latest Multi-axis, Multi-spindle, Multi-turret Mori Seiki Machine Tools
Moorpark, CA - September 5, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that, in addition to demonstrations within its own exhibit at IMTS 2008, D-3001, it will display its software in the Mori Seiki exhibit, A-8400. Salient features of the GibbsCAM software include enhancements within the forthcoming GibbsCAM 2009 release and the recently released GibbsCAM post processors developed for the Mori Seiki NZ series of machine tools.
GibbsCAM Highlighted in Mazak Exhibit at IMTS 2008
Supports Full Line of Mazak Machine Tools, Including Latest MTM Centers
Moorpark, CA - September 4, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that, in addition to demonstrations within its own exhibit at IMTS 2008, D-3001, it will demonstrate its software in the Mazak Corporation exhibit, A-8101. Featured functionality include the enhancements within the forthcoming GibbsCAM 2009 release, MTM software, and post processors for the Mazak product line, including the Integrex series, Integrex e-series, Multiplex series, Quick Turn series, Hyper Quadrex Model 150 MSY, and the VariAxis series.
GibbsCAM Post Processors Available for Mori Seiki's new NZ Series
Collaboration with Mori Seiki optimizes GibbsCAM for new high-efficiency Mori Seiki NZ Series machines.
Moorpark, CA - September 2, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, a Cimatron Limited company, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools, announced today the release of GibbsCAM post processors developed for Mori Seiki’s NZ series of machine tools. GibbsCAM's posted output effectively supports the advanced capabilities of these multi-tasking machine tools, because of a collaborative effort with Mori Seiki. As competitive pressures grow, so does the market demand for high-efficiency mass production machine tools like the Mori Seiki NZ line which can dramatically reduce machining time.
Gibbs to Demonstrate Advanced 3D with HSM Enhancement at IMTS 2008
New powerful capabilities released as part of the GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer module.
Moorpark, CA - August 25, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that the new Advanced 3D with HSM enhancement for GibbsCAM SolidSurfacer will be demonstrated at IMTS 2008. The enhancement introduces a complete range of advanced 3-axis milling functionality with support for high-speed machining (HSM). IMTS is being held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on September 8th – 13th, 2008.
GibbsCAM Manuals Available Through Print-On-Demand
Documentation for popular CAM software can now be ordered from on-line printer.
Moorpark, CA - June 16, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that documentation for GibbsCAM can now be ordered from on-line print-on-demand vendor, Lulu (www.Lulu.com), allowing users to obtain hardcopy documentation as needed. Available in color or black and white formats, the initial set of documentation offered covers GibbsCAM 2007, v8.7. The catalog of GibbsCAM documentation will be updated to stay current with the latest release of the software. Versions of the documentation will also be made available in a wide variety of languages and can be ordered from almost anywhere in the world via the internet. Pricing for the printed documentation depends on the size of the manual and whether or not it is printed in black and white or color.
GibbsCAM Showcased at PTC/USER World Event 2008
Moorpark, CA - May 30, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, CAD/CAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron (NASDAQ:CIMT) company, announced today that they will be demonstrating the latest level of interoperability between GibbsCAM and Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire™ at the PTC/USER World Event 2008 held June 1st - 4th at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. GibbsCAM’s interoperability capability is built using PTC’s Granite technology ensuring the highest degree of data access.
GibbsCAM Post Processors for Mori Seiki NMV Line Approved
Collaboration between the two companies ensures that GibbsCAM supports 5–axis programming.
Moorpark, CA - May 27, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ:CIMT) company, announced today that the set of GibbsCAM post processors that was developed for Mori Seiki’s NMV line of machine tools has been validated by Mori Seiki. This collaborative effort between the two companies ensures that GibbsCAM’s posted output supports the 5-axis simultaneous capabilities of these machine tools. As competitive pressures grow, the market demand for 5-axis simultaneous machine tools is also growing as they significantly reduce setups and improve overall part quality.
GibbsCAM Certified by Autodesk for Inventor 2009
Leading CAM software is powerful manufacturing solution for Inventor
Moorpark, CA - May 21, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, CAM software for programming CNC machine tools and controls and a Cimatron company, announced today that GibbsCAM has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009 under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program. Certification is granted only after a product has been thoroughly tested by internal staff at Autodesk. Certified applications meet certain implementation guidelines and have demonstrated the highest levels of robustness, quality, and interoperability with Autodesk Inventor software.
GibbsCAM Featured at Mori Seiki Innovation Days
Leading CAM provider will demonstrate comprehensive support of Mori Seiki’s product line
Moorpark, CA - May 13, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that GibbsCAM will be demonstrated at Mori Seiki’s upcoming Innovation Days on May 14th – 16th. Innovation Days, which highlights Mori Seiki’s latest CNC technology and also celebrates Mori Seiki’s 25th Anniversary, is being held at Mori Seiki USA’s Chicago Technical Center. Gibbs will demonstrate GibbsCAM’s NC programming support of Mori Seiki’s conventional and advanced multi-tasking machine tools. Gibbs will also demonstrate the latest GibbsCAM enhancement which fully supports Mori Seiki’s innovative spinning tool turning. GibbsCAM support for Mori Seiki’s spinning tool operation includes rough and finish turning on any type of lathe part and the ability to control the tool axis in a variety of ways to provide an optimal tool-part cutting condition.
GibbsCAM 2008 Previewed at EASTEC 2008
Enhancements to GibbsCAM overall with an additional focus on high speed machining.
Moorpark, CA - May 5, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that GibbsCAM 2008 will be previewed at EASTEC 2008. This release introduces enhanced capabilities across the entire GibbsCAM product family, along with a complete range of 3-axis milling functionality with support for high speed machining. EASTEC is being held at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in Springfield, Massachutes on May 20th – May 22nd , 2008.
GibbsCAM Presented to Gold Medal Winners of Skills USA 2008 California Competition
NTMA-trained group repeats regional sweep at California state level.
MOORPARK, CA - May 1, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, is pleased to announce today that the SkillsUSA Competition team from the NTMA Norwalk & Ontario Facilities took home the Gold medals for CNC Mill and CNC Lathe categories from the SkillsUSA 2008 California State Competition held in Fresno, California on April 12th. This latest series of wins is a repeat of the team’s exceptional performance at the California SkillsUSA Region 6 competition where they won all twelve medals, Gold, Silver and Bronze, across four categories – CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Conventional Mill & Lathe, and Conventional Mill. In recognition of their Gold medal wins at the California State Competition, the students were presented with seats of GibbsCAM software.
GibbsCAM 2008 Previewed at WESTEC 2008
Enhancements to GibbsCAM overall with an additional focus on high speed machining.
Moorpark, CA - March 17, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that GibbsCAM 2008 will be previewed at WESTEC 2008. This release introduces enhanced capabilities across the entire GibbsCAM product family, along with a complete range of 3-axis milling functionality with support for high speed machining. WESTEC is being held at the Los Angles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on March 31st – April 3rd, 2008.
GibbsCAM’s Next Generation SolidWorks Interoperability to be Demonstrated at SolidWorks World 2008
Moorpark, CA - January 17, 2008
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, software for programming CNC machine tools, announced that they will demonstrate the next generation of GibbsCAM and SolidWorks interoperability at Booth #327 during the SolidWorks World 2008 Conference. The conference is being held from January 20th - 23rd, 2008, at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Every year SolidWorks World brings together designers, engineers, managers, and partners to discuss ideas, trends, and the technology shaping the future of mechanical product development. This marks the tenth consecutive year that Gibbs and Associates has participated at SolidWorks World. GibbsCAM is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product.
Gibbs Merges into Cimatron
Cimatron will strengthen its position as a leading international CAD/CAM Software Company with a broader product range and stronger global presence.
GIVAT SHMUEL, ISRAEL, and MOORPARK, CA, USA - January 2, 2008
Cimatron Limited (Nasdaq: CIMT), a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries, and Gibbs System, Inc., also known as Gibbs & Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, software for programming CNC machine tools, are pleased to announce the execution of a definitive agreement under which Gibbs will be merged with and into a newly established US subsidiary of Cimatron.
