Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems launches IPC 3.1

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Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) is launching the latest version of its table operating software IPC 3.1. Available immediately across its latest models, the cloud enabled operating system delivers a host of enhancements to increase productivity – from a simpler, more intuitive user interface, to new ‘one click’ features and automated set up and operational steps.

The redesigned user interface provides a touch friendly experience with real time feedback, reducing the learning curve for new operators and allowing customers to better leverage the features and precision of their existing cutting tables, enhancing overall productivity.

Key features found within the operating system include:

• New dynamic nicks, which simplify material handling by ensuring that cut parts and waste remain connected during unloading. This feature allows users to add or change the size and placements of nicks without the need for a third party software, or without altering the original file path.

• Redesigned user interface: intuitive, touch friendly navigation, with real time feedback including push notifications aimed at reducing downtime when intervention is needed.

• Automated features for simplified set up including simplified V-notch set up, allowing users to achieve perfect folds with automatic calculations; automatic edge detection and file orientation that rotates and mirrors files without manual intervention for faster set up; improved job estimation, which delivers more accurate production timelines and reduced downtime for a smoother workflow.

John Wilson, product manager, said: ‘The new features and upgrades included in the IPC 3.1 software have been designed in response to customer feedback and represent a major leap in capabilities from the widely available previous IPC operating system. The new upgrades not only reduce downtime and set up time, but thanks to features like dynamic nicks, make an already powerful operating system more dynamic and intuitive, allowing our customers to make more of their investment in their Kongsberg table and to achieve more efficient operations.’

The latest version of IPC 3.1 software is available for all Kongsberg PCS recent platforms, including Ultimate, C-series, X-series, and select earlier generation models.