SigmaNEST 21 Unveils the Connected Shop
Global CAD/CAM innovator CAMBRIO (SigmaTek Systems) (Cincinnati, OH) releases SigmaSUITE Version 21 to close the loop on manufacturing connectivity targeting “The Connected Shop” — scheduling, quoting, and logistics — informed by nesting intelligence. The company will be in Booth A3661.
Posted: August 12, 2021
The aim of The Connected Shop is to bridge CRM, Ordering, Inventory, Production, Delivery, and Accounting, with expanded integration for fabricators. SigmaMRP offers better visibility and control with enhanced shop floor feedback throughout the workflow.
The debut of SigmaSCHEDULE brings true dynamic scheduling unique in the fabrication industry. Plan projects with nested programs, primary cutting operations, and secondary operations such as bending. The software can be configured for your specific business needs, but also has the flexibility to instantly adjust the workflow plan to inevitable changes. Users can schedule forward for the quickest timeline (as soon as possible), or backward from a fixed due date (just in time). Estimators can use preschedule jobs to ensure delivery dates can be met before accepting the order.
“We want customers to be able to “set it and forget it” so the software works continuously in the background and requires little to no user input. SigmaSCHEDULE plus Load Manager offer a complete scheduling solution designed for the manufacturing industry,” stated product owner Wayne Cathers.
Load Manager software now has “real-time load balancing” to divide the work efficiently for machines and secondary operations, while identifying any sequence dependencies within the timeline. The software can also be used to automatically “Resolve” the current day’s schedule to compensate for disruptions, such as machine down time or “hot” jobs, to ensure job priorities are met.
Closing the Loop
Also new to the SigmaSUITE portfolio are SigmaSHIPPING and SigmaRECEIVE. These two browser-based apps simplify logistics on the shop floor with any smartphone or tablet, giving the ability to create delivery and dispatch notes, and receive deliveries. Both apps give on-the-spot access to relevant delivery data, without the need of full MRP, and relay the status and location of the job without displaying confidential financial details.
SigmaQUOTE has matured with many flexible features to aid good business practices. Tiered markups that reward priority clients, nuanced markups for specific materials or operations, and limited time promotions have been standardized and are easy to apply.
Clearer and Easy CAD/CAM
SigmaSUITE V21 CAD/CAM products are all about simplifying the user experience with intuitive nesting strategies and simplified UI. With the development of the 3D environment, 3D beveling is much improved with simpler tabbing and countersink holes, rule-based transitions and leads, and automatic ramping of the feed rate based on contour or hole size. The vision: Make fabricators confident of the best nest with clear, easy to use, and accurate nesting options for every manufacturing need.
Collaborative and Diverse Partnerships
CAMBRIO CEO Robbie Payne commented, “With our commitment to a single platform that works across all machine types, the steady increase of OEM partner collaborations demonstrates that the SigmaNEST software solution is a clear choice for many job shops.”
