We’re excited to announce the release of ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1, packed with powerful new features and enhancements designed to maximize your productivity and efficiency. Here’s what’s new:
1. Enhanced Operation Suppress/Unsuppress
With the latest update, ESPRIT EDGE now preserves Tool Change Positions when suppressing or unsuppressing operations. This builds upon the previous version's capability to maintain Work Offset, Rotary Solution, and Collinear Solution, offering more flexibility and consistency in your workflow.
2. Advanced 5-Axis Corner Remachining
The 5-Axis Corner Remachining feature continues to evolve with support for both Steep and Shallow Strategies:
- Z-level Strategy for Steep Corners: Ideal for precise corner finishing.
- Concentric Patterns for Shallow Areas: Ensures efficient toolpath management while preventing over-engagement of the cutting tool.
This intelligent approach to remachining not only enhances tool life but also boosts overall machining efficiency.
3. Preview: Hexagon Copilot (AI Assistance)
Say hello to the future of machining assistance!
Hexagon Copilot is an AI-powered help assistant integrated into ESPRIT EDGE, providing instant guidance and answers to your questions. This innovative tool is designed to streamline your workflow with real-time assistance.
- How to Access: Go to File > Options > Preview to activate the assistant.
- Hosted on Nexus: A Nexus account is required for activation.
Hexagon Copilot is currently in Preview, giving you a glimpse of the future of intelligent machining support.
4. Comprehensive Swiss-Type Machine Support
ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1 introduces powerful enhancements for Swiss-type machines, particularly for CITIZEN lathes:
- Tool Mounting Blocks: New configuration options to swap, delete, and modify mounting blocks with an advanced API for customization.
- Rechucking and Spindle Support: New barfeed type enables complex rechucking sequences for extended part machining, including automatic multiple rechuckings.
- Tool Offset Management: Advanced tooling configuration support for CITIZEN machines with independent tool mounting and gage points.
- Coordinate System Automation: Automated adjustment of the coordinate system with tool orientation changes, ensuring seamless programming.
- Machining Patterns Definition: Enhanced control over superimposition, composite axis, and axis synchronization for CITIZEN machines.
These enhancements significantly boost programming flexibility and efficiency, particularly for high-precision Swiss-type machining.
5. Issues Fixed in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1
This release also includes numerous bug fixes and stability improvements, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience. Notable fixes cover:
- API and Automation Enhancements
- Improved Help Documentation
- Resolved Issues in Milling, Turning, and Wire EDM
- Simulation and System Stability Improvements
For a complete list of resolved issues, please refer to the detailed release notes.
Discover More on Nexus
For more in-depth information about these exciting new features and enhancements, head over to Nexus, Hexagon’s comprehensive platform for ESPRIT users.
Nexus not only hosts the detailed release notes but also provides access to:
- User Guides and Tutorials
- Community Forums and Expert Support
- Hexagon Copilot Integration Details
If you haven’t already, make sure to register for Nexus to unlock the full potential of ESPRIT EDGE.