ESPRIT EDGE 2025.3 is officially out, bringing powerful enhancements that make programming smoother, faster, and more precise across all types of machining environments. This version continues the evolution of ESPRIT EDGE as a next-generation CAM platform built to handle complex, high-demand production with reliability and efficiency.
What’s New in 2025.3
Improved Slotting Controls in ProfitMilling
ProfitMilling gets a usability upgrade with more precise slotting control. Slot passes are now optional — not mandatory — and can be applied across both Pocketing and FreeForm Z-Level Roughing cycles.
You can now control Minimum Trochoidal Radius and Minimum Corner Radius independently, giving finer control over machining paths and smoother, more optimized tool motion.
5-Axis Corner Remachining Gets Flow Passes
The new Flow passes shape improves 5-axis corner remachining by maintaining continuous tool engagement and reducing interruptions along part edges. The morphing pattern distributes passes evenly from the outer to inner machining areas, optimizing the tool’s trajectory and improving surface finish.
Smarter RTCP Linking for Mixed Machines
For hybrid Mill-Turn configurations, there’s now an “Out of Cylinder” RTCP link option. It prioritizes helical motion around the workpiece when repositioning tools between operations — especially useful on machines with one rotary on the table and one on the tool side.
This change keeps motion tighter and more efficient, particularly for round parts and multi-axis setups.
Tool Change Intermediate Point Integration
The Tool Change Intermediate Point is now managed directly in the Machine Setup, removing the need to configure it externally through .dll or .xml files.
Users can define multiple configuration files and even set a second intermediate point — and all data saves with Pack & Save, making setups faster and easier to share.
Performance Improvements
Simulation and stock calculation just got faster thanks to optimizations to the simulation kernel.
You’ll notice:
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Up to 40% faster stock automation and simulation under fine tolerances.
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Up to 50% faster material removal in 4- and 5-axis milling operations.
The exact performance boost depends on part complexity and number of operations, but overall, this release feels snappier and more responsive across the board.
Plan Ahead: Windows 10 End of Support
Microsoft will discontinue Windows 10 support after October 14, 2025, and future ESPRIT EDGE releases will require Windows 11 to maintain full compatibility.
If your shop hasn’t started planning the upgrade yet, it’s worth doing so soon to stay ready for future updates.
In Summary
ESPRIT EDGE 2025.3 is all about efficiency, precision, and readiness for what’s next. Whether you’re roughing with ProfitMilling, remachining in 5-axis, or managing complex Mill-Turn setups, this update brings noticeable improvements that save time and boost reliability.
If you’d like to explore what’s new or see these features in action, reach out to our team at PMT — we’re here to keep your ESPRIT EDGE experience guided, supported, and successful.