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MDSI's feature product, OpenCNC®
software, is a production-proven, unbundled, software CNC
control built on an open architecture. Open architecture
enables manufacturers to integrate off—the—shelf
hardware and software technologies to achieve flexible and
agile world—class manufacturing. Unlike proprietary
CNC controls, OpenCNC requires no proprietary hardware or motion control cards. Combining a soft
CNC and soft PLC in a single application, OpenCNC is well suited for new
equipment as well as machine control replacements.
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"We can acquire machines—at a modest
price—that nobody else wants to touch, then modify and retrofit with MDSI
to end up with a piece of equipment that will provide added capacity for
a quarter of the new cost."
"We were looking
to reduce hardware dependence and maintenance costs. It became apparent
that OpenCNC® from MDSI was the only way to go."
"The bids that came
in were considerably more expensive and the machines wouldn’t have been
as universal for use with our wide range of parts. With OpenCNC, on the
other hand, we have machines which are tailored exactly to our
needs."