Press Releases 2002

GibbsCAM to Attend Autodesk University

MOORPARK, CA - November 24, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM®, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM will be attending Autodesk University®. The event, which is being held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 3rd-6th, 2002, is the premier event for Autodesk end-users. Autodesk users in the mechanical/manufacturing industry segment will be able to see first-hand the level of interoperability between GibbsCAM and the complete set of Autodesk design applications ranging from AutoCAD Mechanical, to Mechanical Desktop, to Inventor. GibbsCAM was recently certified under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program for Inventor V6, the latest release of Autodesk's flagship 3D mechanical design system.

Haas Machine Tools' Production Turning Demo Day Features GibbsCAM

MOORPARK, CA - November 15, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that Haas Automation, Inc will use GibbsCAM at the upcoming third annual Demo Day to be held November 20th at Haas Factory Outlets throughout the United States and Canada. Key parts that are being machined as part of the demo day presentation were programmed using GibbsCAM's wide range of production turning capabilities. For example, the new MTM™ option was used to create a highly efficient program demonstrating the capabilities of Haas' new TL-15 and TL-25 turning centers with sub-spindles. Haas application engineers used GibbsCAM to generate NC output for these machine tools using optimized post processors.

GibbsCAM® Awarded "Certified Select Product" Rating with Solid Edge V12

MOORPARK, CA - October 15, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced today that EDS PLM Solutions, has once again approved GibbsCAM as a "Certified Select Product" for Solid Edge®. The certification process, which is part of the Solid Edge Voyager solution provider program, required completing extensive test procedures using Solid Edge V12. The tests performed rigorously exercised the integration between Solid Edge V12 and GibbsCAM 2002, to ensure a continued high-level of interoperability between the latest versions of the two applications.

New Interoperability Option for GibbsCAM Gets Enthusiastic Response at IMTS

MOORPARK, CA - September 19, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that the new Solid Exchange Built on Granite option for GibbsCAM was enthusiastically received earlier this month at IMTS 2002. The new interoperability option was developed using Granite® technology licensed from Parametric Technology Corporation (Needham, MA). The Granite platform provides the base for the unmatched geometry, feature and data exchange capabilities at the core of Pro/ENGINEER®, PTC's market-leading mechanical computer-aided design software. Gibbs and Associates demonstrated a number of the Granite-enabled data exchange capabilities, such as Pro/ENGINEER-to-GibbsCAM and STEP-to-GibbsCAM. Customer reaction to the new capabilities, particularly the new Pro/ENGINEER-to-GibbsCAM transfer capability, was extremely positive.

Gibbs and Associates Licenses Granite Technology From Parametric Technology Corporation

MOORPARK, CA - September 2, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Parametric Technology Corporation (Needham, MA) to use PTC's Granite® technology to implement a suite of bi-directional data exchange capabilities for GibbsCAM. The Granite platform provides the base for the unmatched geometry, feature and data exchange capabilities at the core of Pro/ENGINEER®, PTC's market-leading mechanical computer-aided design software. Gibbs and Associates will be demonstrating a number of these Granite- enabled data exchange capabilities, such as Pro/ENGINEER-to-GibbsCAM and STEP-to- GibbsCAM, in their booth, D3001, at IMTS 2002, being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, September 4-11. GibbsCAM is renown for its interoperability with the widest range of CAD modeling systems. With this latest agreement, Gibbs and Associates now licenses all the major kernel modeler technologies currently available - PTC's Granite, Dassault Systemés' ACIS and EDS's Parasolid.

GibbsCAM CAD/CAM/CNC Interoperability Featured at IMTS 2002

MOORPARK, CA - August 27, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be showcasing GibbsCAM 2002’s industry-leading CAD/CAM/CNC interoperability at IMTS 2002 in Chicago, Illinois on September 4-11, 2002 at Booth #D-3001.

Gibbs and Associates Releases Gibbs SFP 2002

MOORPARK, CA - August 21, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that Gibbs SFP® 2002 has been released. This release of Gibbs SFP, the in-controller shop floor programming system of choice for many controller and machine tool vendors, ensures its continued compatibility with the latest off-line version of GibbsCAM, facilitating exchange of high-level process data. In addition to the generic Gibbs SFP release, various flavors of Gibbs SFP, which support specific controller/machine tool configurations, will be released as they become available.

Gibbs and Associates Releases MTM™ Option for GibbsCAM®

MOORPARK, CA - August 16, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today the official release of the GibbsCAM MTM™ (Multi-Task Machining) option which introduces support for the growing segment of machine tools with multiple spindles and turrets or tool groups. This release marks the culmination of over two years of focused development effort and is seen as a significant accomplishment for the company.

Autodesk Certifies GibbsCAM Under Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program

MOORPARK, CA - July 24, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM®, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced that GibbsCAM has been certified by Autodesk under the new Autodesk Inventor® Certified Application Program. This new certification program, which replaces the former Autodesk Mechanical Applications Initiative (MAI) program, will provide greater quality and selection, and provide users with a complete design-through-manufacturing solution. Applications certified by Autodesk ensure customers robustness, quality, and the highest level of interoperability with the Autodesk Inventor 3D mechanical design system.

Haas Machine Tools Do High Speed Machining at Demo Day Using GibbsCAM

MOORPARK, CA - June 12, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that Haas Automation, Inc. will use GibbsCAM at the upcoming second annual Demo Day to be held June 19th at Haas Factory Outlets throughout the United States and Canada. GibbsCAM created the CNC program to machine an aerospace spar out of 6061 aluminum demonstrating the high-speed machining capabilities of the Haas VF-2. During the Demo Day 2 event, the spar will be cut using a Haas VF-2 with 15,000-rpm spindle, 1200-ipm rapids and high-speed machining software with full look-ahead.

Gibbs Introduces New Autodesk Mechanical Desktop-to-GibbsCAM Add-In

MOORPARK, CA - May 9, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today the availability of the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop-to-GibbsCAM Add-In. The new Mechanical Desktop-to-GibbsCAM Add-In complements the Autodesk Inventor-to-GibbsCAM Add-In that was recently released. The new add-in is ideally suited in situations where CNC programmers also have access to Autodesk Mechanical Desktop or where designers are also accessing GibbsCAM to create CNC programs.

Gibbs and Associates Offers Gibbs SFP Promotion with Cincinnati Machine

MOORPARK, CA - April 2, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced today a joint promotion with Cincinnati Machine's Value Machine Business (VMB), whereby Gibbs SFP® (Shop Floor Programming) Production Mill or Production Turn will be included with all Cincinnati Machine Arrow VMCs, Lancer VMCs, and Hawk TCs with Siemens A2100 control.

Gibbs and Associates Demonstrates GibbsCAM 2002 with Multi-Task Machining at EASTEC 2002

MOORPARK, CA - April 2, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM®, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced it will demonstrate GibbsCAM's Multi-Task Machining (MTM) module at EASTEC 2002 in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 21-23, 2002 at Booth #1551. Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations of the new enhancements now available in GibbsCAM 2002.

Gibbs and Associates Joins Autodesk's Premier Partner Program for the Manufacturing Industry

MOORPARK, CA - March 18, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced the company's inauguration into the Autodesk Mechanical Applications Initiative (MAI) program. The MAI program consists of a select group of mechanical software developers who are recognized worldwide as the leaders in their particular discipline. Autodesk MAI partners offer best-in-class, integrated extensions for Autodesk Inventor 3D mechanical design software that provide users with a complete design-through-manufacturing solution.

GibbsCAM Plays Key Role In Demonstrating STEP-NC Technology

MOORPARK, CA - February 28, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced that GibbsCAM continues to play a key role in facilitating the development and demonstration of STEP-NC technology. At the last Industry Review Board meeting for the Model Driven Intelligent Control of Manufacturing project (MDICM) held February 20th and 21st in Troy, NY, a demonstration, using technology based on an extension to GibbsCAM that was developed by STEP Tools (Troy, NY), showed the potential of STEP-NC. The demonstration was done as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Technology Project (ATP) MDICM project contract awarded to STEP Tools to develop and deploy a digital input standard for CNC machines. This in the final year of that ATP contract, so demonstrations of STEP-NC technology such as this one are vital to illustrate STEP-NC's viability, raise general awareness of STEP-NC and move STEP-NC from science fiction to within the horizon of realization.

Gibbs to Demonstrate GibbsCAM 2002 Push-button Interoperability with SolidWorks 2001Plus at NDES 2002

MOORPARK, CA - February 13, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be demonstrating push-button interoperability between GibbsCAM® 2002 and SolidWorks 2001Plus in the SolidWorks pavilion at NDES 2002 held March 18-21 in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Place. This demonstration will show the new level of interoperability between the two applications realized using the SolidWorks-to-GibbsCAM Transfer Add-in. The add-in, which facilitates model transfer to GibbsCAM with a single menu selection from within SolidWorks, is ideally suited in situations where CNC programmers also have access to SolidWorks or where designers are also accessing GibbsCAM to create CNC programs.

GibbsCAM® Awarded "Certified Select Product" Rating with Solid Edge V11

MOORPARK, CA - February 8, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, announced today that Electronic Data Systems (EDS), has once again approved GibbsCAM as a "Certified Select Product" for Solid Edge. The certification process, which is part of the Solid Edge Voyager solution provider program, required completing EDS' extensive test procedure using Solid Edge V11. The tests performed rigorously exercised the integration between Solid Edge V11 and GibbsCAM 2002, to ensure a continued high-level of interoperability between the latest versions of the two applications.

Gibbs to Demonstrate GibbsCAM 2002 with Inventor-to- GibbsCAM Add-In at NDES 2002

MOORPARK, CA - February 4, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software for programming Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that they will be demonstrating GibbsCAM® 2002 with the new Autodesk Inventor-to-GibbsCAM Add-in in the Autodesk pavilion at NDES 2002 held March 18-21 in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Place. This demonstration will show the new level of interoperability between the two applications realized with the new Inventor-to-GibbsCAM Add-in, which complements GibbsCAM's already existing ability to read ACIS files generated by Autodesk Inventor. It is ideally suited in situations where CNC programmers also have access to Autodesk Inventor or where designers are also accessing GibbsCAM to create CNC programs.

Gibbs and Associates Showcases GibbsCAM 2002 at SolidWorks World 2002

MOORPARK, CA - January 17, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software for programming Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools announced that it will demonstrate the latest version of GibbsCAM® at the fourth annual SolidWorks World 2002 Conference, being held from February 17-20, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada. SolidWorks World brings together designers, engineers, managers, and partners to discuss ideas, trends, and the technology shaping the future of mechanical product development. This is the fourth consecutive year that Gibbs and Associates has participated at SolidWorks World. As a SolidWorks Solution Partner, Gibbs and Associates offers SolidWorks users CNC programming solutions covering production milling and turning, through complex multi-surface machining. Working closely with SolidWorks ensures that GibbsCAM keeps pace with the latest SolidWorks capabilities. From job shops, to rapid prototyping environments, to in-house design/manufacturing groups, GibbsCAM provides the best value, best-in-class manufacturing solution for SolidWorks® users.

Gibbs and Associates Demonstrates GibbsCAM 2002 with Multi-Task Machining at WESTEC 2002

MOORPARK, CA - January 4, 2002

Gibbs and Associates, developer of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software for programming Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery and controls, today announced it will demonstrate GibbsCAM's Multi-Task Machining (MTM) module at WESTEC 2002 in Los Angeles, California on March 18-21 2002 at Booth #3167. Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations of the new enhancements now available in GibbsCAM® 2002.