Sescoi Celebrates WorkNC's 20th Anniversary
 MACON,
France,
Mar 28, 2008 - In the late eighties, CNC programming of complex components
was a difficult and lengthy process. This was when Bruno Marko, CEO and
Gerard Billard, R&D Innovation Manager, the driving forces behind Sescoi,
pioneered the development of a new, reliable and automatic 3-axis CAM
system, which led to the launch of WorkNC in 1988.
Over the years, Sescoi has stuck to the original philosophy behind WorkNC
: to speed up toolpath calculations, ensure optimum reliability to
facilitate machining directly into hard materials, and maximize ease of use
so that programming can be carried out on the shop floor. Automation is a
theme which runs throughout the development history of the software.
According to Bruno Marko, “WorkNC’s aim has always been to be the closest
thing possible to ‘single-button’ CAM”.
 20
years later and WorkNC has evolved into a world leading CAM/CAD solution for
2 through to 5-axis machining, with Sescoi now clearly leading the way in
the domain of automated 5-axis machining.
Gerard Billard commented, “Only a small percentage of companies is
equipped with 5-axis machining centers so there is a high potential for
growth in this market. Our 5-axis system, first developed in 2001, includes
a full range of tools such as machine simulation and toolpath editing to
generate risk free cutter paths.” Auto 5, unique to WorkNC, was the next
step, automatically transforming 3-axis toolpaths into 5-axis movements.
This process brings 5-axis programming within the grasp of manufacturers
everywhere, enabling them to speed up and improve the quality of their
toolpaths and machine more of a complex part in one setting. WorkNC’s 5-axis
capabilities have been further extended in WorkNC G3, the third generation
of the software launched last year.
WorkNC G3 has a single ergonomic interface which combines interaction and
manipulation of CAD data with intelligent toolpaths and simulation. The new
standards in ease of use set by this latest version are intended to further
build on the software’s global success.
At the end of 2007, WorkNC was the most widely used CAM system in Japan
for the third year running, according to the Nikkan Kogyo Newspaper annual
survey of Japanese die and mold makers, and it has achieved prominence
worldwide in a range of industries. WorkNC customers include well known
names such as the ARRK Group, RYOBI, Playmobil, Eurocopter, Samsung as well
as all US, European and Japanese car makers.
Today Sescoi’s turnover exceeds Euros 20 million and it continues to
invest heavily in WorkNC’s development, allocating Euros 2.5 million in 2006
to its development centers in Europe and Japan. WorkNC’s route to market is
through its eight subsidiaries in France, Germany, USA, UK, Japan, Spain,
India and China as well as an extensive distributor network.
Sescoi sees a bright future for automated CAM systems. Its original
philosophy has proved to be correct as automation, ease of use and
reliability in CNC programming are clearly key factors in improving
productivity and profitability for engineering companies and in countering
the increasing shortage of skilled staff.
Gerard Billard concluded, “We are constantly working on new strategies
and calculation algorithms to improve tolerances, times, knowledge
management, and hence ease of use. Collaborating with users and reacting
rapidly to their requirements will continue to drive the evolution of
WorkNC, ensuring that we continue to deliver perfect reliability and leading
edge technology.”
About Sescoi
For 20 years, Sescoi has been developing software solutions renown for
their quality, reliability, ease of use, and automatic features, as well as
for world-class technical support and service.
Sescoi has established sales and support offices across the United
States, Europe and Asia in order to serve thousands of local and
international customers from a range of Industrie.
Sescoi's software solutions include:
- WorkNC, an automatic CAM/CAD solution for 2 thru to
5-axis milling, featuring the award-winning 'Auto 5' module which
automatically converts 3-axis toolpaths into simultaneous 5-axis
toolpaths
- WorkNC-CAD, a uniform CAD solution for the entire
manufacturing process
- WorkPLAN, an integrated management solution for
custom manufacturers that brings together company-wide data and
resources enhancing knowledge, responsiveness and efficiency across the
company.
- MyWorkPLAN, a cost effective and easy to implement
job management system for small and medium sized custom manufacturers
that controls quotations, time and resources, capacity and delivery
dates to optimize performance and profitability.
With many years' business, engineering and software development
experience, Sescoi understands customers' requirements, helps them master
the challenges of new software implementation and build their business
long-term. For more information visit at
http://www.sescoi.com/.
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