COSCOM reveals
As an exhibitor at EMO, COSCOM is proud to be part of the joint stand 'AI + Digitalization' this year. 'Explaining our solutions for increasing efficiency and reducing costs in a few words is not easy. In addition to digital process optimization, we also offer IT security solutions in the networking of machine tools that can prevent production failures due to cyberattacks,' explains Managing Director Christian Erlinger.
COSCOM offers comprehensive solutions from a single source:
- Digital tool database: Creation of the digital twin without duplicate data storage
- Integration of ERP, CAM, or simulation and inventory systems into the COSCOM Eco platform
- Cyber security, network segmentation, and mobile applications
With an experienced team from process consulting, sales, and technology, EMO visitors have the opportunity to discover new approaches to optimizing complex production processes in CNC machining.
New module TCI Data Preparation for intelligent processing of CAD data
The COSCOM ToolDIRECTOR VM (=Virtual Machining) is a modular software solution that comprehensively supports tool management. In the first step, the CAD data from various tool manufacturers as well as the company's own tool designs for CNC machines are transformed to create the digital twin. The CAD data from numerous systems such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and many more are supported. The ToolDIRECTOR VM provides all the data for machine simulation and collision control in the application of the digital twin.
A major challenge for digital twin applications has been the enormous data volume. The multitude of fine geometric details – such as internal structures – significantly impaired the performance of these applications. While certain geometries must remain for collision checking, many details (e.g., the internal structure of a borehole) are not strictly necessary for the digital twin. The targeted reduction of such intricacies leads to data minimization. This is where the new module comes in, which COSCOM has developed together with its long-standing technology partner Spatial Corp.
COSCOM uses several software development kits (SDKs) from Spatial Corp, including the 3D InterOp SDK for reliable translation of CAD data. Recently, COSCOM also integrated the Data Prep add-on for 3D InterOp, which forms the basis for this breakthrough.
The result: an automatic one-click solution for CAD data simplification within the ToolDIRECTOR VM, specifically in the area of the Tooldata Cooperation Interface (TCI) – the central interface for graphical data preparation. 'With a single click, CAD data can be selectively reduced without losing relevant information. This will not only save our customers significant time in data preparation but also in the simulation and collision control of their tools,' summarizes Managing Director Knut Mersch, responsible for COSCOM software development, the benefits.
COSCOM at EMO in Hall 6, Stand C37 and Stand A24
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