Lantek Launches v44 of its Sheet Metal Manufacturing Software

Lantek, a company focused in sheet metal software solutions, has released the Lantek v44, an enhanced version designed to advance manufacturing processes with the concept of “Connected. Live. Smart,” the company reports This latest update is a suite of innovations across its CAD/CAM, manufacturing execution systems, and enterprise resource planning software, the company reports.

With v44, manufacturers gain control over their production environments, leveraging new capabilities that integrate machines, streamline workflows, and enhance data-driven insights, according to Lantek. 

CAD/CAM 2D: Lantek Expert 

Lantek Expert v44 brings enhancements designed to optimize CAD/CAM 2D workflows. First up is the Properties-Based Nesting feature, which allows users to group parts by attributes like delivery date, customer, or other data. This new capability organizes parts for better packaging and assembly but also offers flexibility to separate or mix groups, with options to insert remnant lines to facilitate cutting. 

The new Import Assistant allows filtering of layers in DXF/DWG files, as well as deleting unnecessary geometry during file importation. Additionally, the Punch Swap in Turret Configuration solves turret limitations by enabling users to use rectangular and square punches on operations made with tools of different sizes, even when loaded at other angles.

CAD/CAM 3D: Lantek Flex3D 

Lantek Flex3D v44 features reengineered part import process and management/saving of jobs, offering more agility in the system. For steelwork manufacturing, the introduction of new Split Parts Techniques allows users to choose from Straight, Angle, or Z Shape splits, incorporating welding preparations and gaps to maintain precise dimensions after welding. Additionally, support for robotic cutting heads extends the compatibility of Flex3D to machines with more than five axes, including robotic devices.

Lantek MES 

The introduction of Lantek MES Intralogistics optimizes the flow of raw materials from the warehouse to work centers. This improvement enhances material traceability and minimizes errors. The new 3D Operations Finishing feature allows operators to register completed parts directly into the system without complex graphical nesting, simplifying remnant management. Additionally, the Advanced Management of Lost Parts provides operators with the ability to quickly rework or recover lost or damaged parts without restarting entire workflows.

Lantek Integra

Lantek Integra v44 has a new Files Drag & Drop feature that streamlines file management, enabling users to quickly add geometry files or documents directly into Quotes, Sale Orders, or Tracking Numbers. Additionally, Material Scrap Price Definition offers more precise control over material cost calculations by allowing users to set specific scrap prices for different materials. 

Lantek Bend

Lantek Bend v44 introduces features aimed at enhancing automation, integration, and efficiency in the bending process. The Enhanced CAD Import Module now supports a range of native CAD file formats and uses the Hoops library to automatically recognize materials, thicknesses, and bending lines. Additionally, the new Starmatik Export Functionality expands Lantek Bend’s capabilities for robotic programming by exporting bend line data into a DXF format for use with Lantek Expert. Deeper Integration with Lantek Expert, MES, and Integra transforms Lantek Bend into a fully interconnected solution, allowing users to open, modify, and sync 3D files seamlessly across all systems. This integration simplifies data management, provides real-time updates, and improves efficiency across quoting and production.

“Our goal with v44 is to empower factories to become more connected, more efficient, and more intelligent,” says Raúl Chopitea, head of Product for Lantek.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.