Posts by Mariano Torrez
PMT and Morphos 3D Partner at IMTS 2026 to Connect CAD, CAM, and ERP
Production Machining Technologies is heading to IMTS 2026 with an expanded group of manufacturing specialists. This year, PMT is partnering with Morphos 3D, an authorized Dassault Systèmes value-added reseller supporting manufacturers across SOLIDWORKS, CAD/CAM solutions, and DELMIAWorks manufacturing ERP and MES. Visitors can meet both teams September 14 through 19 at booth #135824. The…
Read MoreWhat Is VISI? An Introduction to CAD/CAM for Mould & Die Manufacturing
VISI is a dedicated CAD, CAE, and CAM solution for the mould and die industry, bringing together engineering and automation tools for tooling manufacturers. The software supports plastic injection mould design, progressive die design, manufacturing preparation, CNC machine tool programming, and process simulation, verification, and optimization. Dedicated CAD for Mould & Die VISI provides…
Read MoreWhat’s New in VISI 2026.2
VISI 2026.2 is focused on improving everyday productivity with enhancements across CAD, CAM, EDM, and PMI workflows, along with numerous stability and performance improvements throughout the software. Smarter CAM Programming This release introduces several machining improvements, including the official release of Adaptive Feedrate for 2-axis roughing, better Global Finishing options, Waterline enhancements, and improved profiling…
Read MoreWhat’s New in ESPRIT EDGE 2026.2: ProfitMilling, 5-Axis & Simulation Updates
Manufacturing efficiency is not only about programming faster. It is about creating reliable toolpaths, reducing unnecessary adjustments, and getting the most out of your machine. With ESPRIT EDGE 2026.2, Hexagon continues improving machining workflows with enhancements focused on automation, performance, and better connection between programming decisions and real machine capabilities. Here are some of the…
Read MoreNCSIMUL 2026.2: Faster CNC Simulation & Improved Verification
Manufacturing teams rely on accurate simulation to reduce errors, optimize machining processes, and improve productivity. With NCSIMUL 2026.2, users gain new tools designed to make verification workflows faster, easier, and more efficient. This latest release introduces improvements across simulation, user experience, and CAM integration to help programmers spend less time navigating software and more time…
Read MoreESPRITWeb to Hexagon Customer Portal (HCP) Transition Guide
ESPRIT support and license management have officially transitioned from ESPRITWeb to the Hexagon Customer Portal (HCP). The Hexagon Customer Portal provides a single location to manage your Hexagon Production Software resources, including: Technical support requests License management Software resources Machine Digital Twin Center content will continue to be available through the Machine Digital Twin Center…
Read MoreDESIGNER 2026.2: Smarter Design Tools for a More Efficient Manufacturing Workflow
Modern manufacturing requires more than creating accurate geometry. Teams need tools that improve communication, reduce manual steps, and create a smoother connection between design and production. The latest release of DESIGNER 2026.2 introduces enhancements focused on simplifying workflows, improving manufacturing documentation, and helping users work faster with a more modern CAD environment. Smarter Manufacturing…
Read MoreWebinar: Master Swiss Machining with ESPRIT EDGE
REGISTER HERE(opens in new tab) Date: Wednesday, June 24th Time: 1 PM ET Location: Online Webinar Swiss machining is built for precision, but programming complex multi-axis parts can quickly become challenging. Join us for our next PMT Technical Webinar as we explore ESPRIT EDGE Swiss, showcasing tools and workflows designed to simplify Swiss-style programming, improve…
Read MoreWhat’s New in DESIGNER 2026.1 and Where It Saves You Time
If you’re using DESIGNER as part of your workflow, you already know the small things add up. Searching for commands, fixing hole features, cleaning up models before machining… none of it is hard, but it all takes time. DESIGNER 2026.1 focuses on improving those everyday tasks so you can move faster from design to production.…
Read MoreOut of the Office, Into Perspective: What Our Clients Taught Us in Oregon
Most of my days are spent behind a screen. Emails. Support tickets. Zoom calls. Conversations without handshakes. Names without faces. It works, but it’s distant. Last month was different. I had the opportunity to travel from Pittsburgh, where I live, to Portland with one of our sales reps, Dave Bluhm, and spend time visiting clients…
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