TPT January 2013

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New structural steel tools TO improve management efficiency for companies involved in the structural steel industry, Lantek has released Lantek Steelworks 2012, the latest version of its ground breaking software solution. CAM automated nesting and CNC programming software for laser, plasma and punching machines, and Lantek Flex3d Steelwork which enables the cutting of I,U,L,T,H round and square sections. This system includes 3D nesting into the profile to optimize material utilization, and produces safe and efficient cutting paths on sawing, drilling, punching, tapping, marking, oxycut and plasma machinery.

material sizes. Pre-nesting simulation calculates themix and quantity of material needed, while knowledge of delivery dates and production times ensures that the material is only purchased when it is actually required. Additionally, the system can manage the reservation of material for particular projects either from stock already in the warehouse, or from material ordered from a supplier, making it possible to reallocate scarce material as production priorities change. For the production stage, Lantek Steelworks can now manage even bigger projects with very large volumes of component parts, keeping track of cost as production continues and the progress of each stage of manufacture, all in real-time. Intelligence within the system collates all the documentation against each project and part, ensuring full traceability from finished component to raw material and supplier. Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions – Spain Website: www.lanteksms.com

The aim of the software is to integrate sophisticated 3D design programs such as Tekla Structures ® with the automated manufacture and the control of production processes. European regulations for prefabricated structures cover items such as stress calculations and dimensions so managing this information through the production and build cycles is important for companies within the industry, as is the need for continuous monitoring of costs, capacity and delivery performance. Lantek Steelworks 2012 provides the solution to these requirements. The solution includes ERPcapabilities, which control costs, production, budgeting, planning, purchasing and warehousing. It also links to Lantek’s other software, Lantek Expert CAD/

In the existing version, which is fully Web based, intuitive operation through hot keys, dynamic filters, shortcuts, built- in email and the ability to export dedicated reports, has been added making the system much easier to use, even from tablets and smartphones, offering users the option of working on the move. Purchasing and warehousing enhancements keep track of material requirements, help to improve cash flow and make the Purchasing Manager’s task much simpler. The dimensions of parts within projects is analyzed and considered against available stock

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