CHARLOTTE, NC, Nov 3, 2014 – Okuma America Corp., a world leader in CNC machine tools, announced that Edgecam, a provider of market leading production CAM solutions for CNC machining, has joined Partners in THINC.
As a member of Partners in THINC, Edgecam is dedicated to providing unparalleled automation solutions for the machine tool industry that generate high quality, reliable toolpaths to improve productivity for Okuma customers. Edgecam Workflow is specifically designed for manufacturers to reduce costs by achieving shorter lead times.
With automation tools available to suit a host of different applications, Edgecam users are able to apply their own unique in-house knowledge and experience to drive the CAM process. Edgecam supports everything from 2 axis milling and turning to complex 3-5 axis machining, along with multi axis (single set up) mill and turn/mill machines. Edgecam, along with Partners in THINC, is committed to providing the best possible integrated solutions to the end-user.
“Partners in THINC welcome Edgecam as a partner. They provide superior CAM software solutions for CNC machine tool programming making them well suited for collaborating with members of Partners in THINC. Edgecam’s software allows manufacturers to maintain a competitive edge by offering a variety of applications for machining parts,” says Jeff Estes, director of Partners in THINC.
For more information on Edgecam and other members of Partners in THINC, visit http://www.okuma.com/partners.
About Okuma America Corp.
Okuma America Corp. is the US-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corp., a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, spindle and CNC control all manufactured by Okuma. Okuma’s innovative and reliable technology, paired with comprehensive, localized service protection, allows users to run continuously with confidence – maximizing profitability. Along with its industry-leading distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC, Okuma facilitates quality, productivity and efficiency, empowering the customer and enabling competitive advantage in today’s demanding manufacturing environment. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @OkumaAmerica.
About Partners in THINC
Partners in THINC is a collaboration network of more than 40 industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for real-world manufacturers. With the open architecture, PC-based THINC-OSP control as its nucleus, Partners in THINC brings specialized equipment, expertise and a commitment to provide the best possible integrated solutions to the end-user. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com/partners-in-thinc.
About Edgecam
Edgecam is a market leading CAM system for NC part programming. With unparalleled ease of use and sophisticated toolpath generation, it’s the only CAM system you’ll need for milling, turning and mill-turn machining.