• Author: Daniella Delgado

    New Product Alert: SolidCAD launches their newest tool MAKE Productivity for Autodesk PowerMill®

    Posted on by Daniella Delgado

    TORONTO, ON August 23, 2021 – Today, SolidCAD, Canada’s largest professional services company and Autodesk Platinum Partner, announces the launch of their newest product, MAKE Productivity. MAKE Productivity for PowerMill® is a best-in-class tool to boost CAM programming productivity, provide incredible staffing flexibility to overcome skilled labour shortages, and optimize machine scheduling and utilization by programming well ahead of run-time.

    Equipped with a suite of calculators and tools for daily programming, MAKE Productivity provides endless capabilities for automating simple and complex multi-axis manufacturing processes, along with “on-demand” digital learning modules and training content for the user’s self-directed learning plans.

    MAKE Productivity can allow users to automate 90-100% of their complex finish programming by using the guided workflow. Paired with Autodesk’s PowerMill® Ultimate, this product allows for simultaneous 5-axis programming automation and enhanced machine simulation of NC programs, tool changes, and laser cycles. Users can now optimize after-hours license use by creating a batch calculation queue for “lights-out” calculation of multiple projects.

    “SolidCAD is responding to our customer’s needs for a robust and customizable solution to automate their complex CAM programming processes.” says Robert Kobielski, Sales Manager of Advanced Manufacturing at SolidCAD. “MAKE Productivity is providing the enhancements and value-added tools for which our customers have been requesting, and we are pleased to have developed this collaboratively to suit these needs.”

    SolidCAD offers two versions of the product that work with Autodesk’s Standard or Ultimate versions of PowerMill®. With MAKE Productivity and PowerMill® Standard, users will have the ability to rapidly create NC code for high-speed 3-axis machining, 3+2 programming, 2.5D milling, turning, and toolpath safety verification. While MAKE Productivity and PowerMill® Ultimate will have all the standard features plus machine simulation, tool change and laser cycle validation, and access to full 5-axis programming with automatic collision avoidance, robot programming, electrode programming, hybrid manufacturing, and more.

    To learn more about this product, visit SolidCAD’s website at https://www.solidcad.ca/products/solidcad-products/make-productivity/ or join SolidCAD for a webinar that will showcase MAKE Productivity  on Tuesday, September 21 at 3:00 pm ET, by clicking here.

    SolidCAD will also be attending this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from October 4-7, 2021, in Toronto at the International Centre. Stop by to get a first look in-person of MAKE productivity at Booth #2631.

    E-mail us at make@solidcad.ca to learn more.

    Grimco acquires Cansel Company, COBALT Graphics Distribution

    Posted on by Daniella Delgado

    Dear Valued Customer,

    The Cansel Group of Companies is announcing today that Grimco, a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with close to 60 locations throughout North America has acquired our COBALT Graphics Distribution division effective May 1, 2021.

    What does this mean to you?

    There will be no change to your relationship with us.  We are committed to partnering with you and continuing to serve all your wide format technical needs.  This change strengthens the Cansel Group of Companies allowing us to focus on improved customer service and product offerings while providing the best customer experience possible.

    Thank you for being a valued customer.  We hope you will remain safe and healthy.

    Sincerely,

    Lovett Lewis
    CEO, Cansel Group of Companies

    Pinnacle Series by Eagle Point Software Partners with SolidCAD

    Posted on by Daniella Delgado

    Dubuque, IA – April 19, 2021 – Eagle Point Software’s Pinnacle Series has announced a partnership with Canadian-based SolidCAD, a leading company specializing in technology that supports multiple industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing.

    “Our team is very excited about our new partnership with SolidCAD, especially for what this means for AEC and manufacturing firms across Canada. By combining the expertise of SolidCAD’s professionals with the value that Pinnacle Series brings to organizations, we expect that client companies will see large improvements to their productivity,” shared John Biver, President and CEO of Eagle Point Software.

    The Pinnacle Series AEC e-learning system features a comprehensive library of thousands of videos, documents, and other development resources and enables long-term employee training and on-demand problem-solving.

    SolidCAD President Marcus Tateishi stated, “SolidCAD has always excelled at providing customers with world-class training. Our new partnership with Eagle Point leverages Pinnacle Series, which will offer customers a 21st century, world-class learning platform. We look forward to our customers realizing the benefits of this exciting new education services offering.”

    About Pinnacle Series

    Pinnacle Series creator Eagle Point Software has helped AEC companies work more efficiently since 1983. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, the Pinnacle Series team is comprised of engineers, architects, and construction technologists who deliver the leading AEC and manufacturing development and productivity platform to 200,000+ global registered users. Pinnacle Series offers a robust library of on-demand software training content created by industry professionals, plus knowledge capture and sharing capabilities that ultimately increase efficiency. www.eaglepoint.com; (800) 678-6565. Follow Pinnacle Series on  LinkedIn; Twitter; Facebook; YouTube.

    SolidCAD launches another successful acquisition with Quebec Autodesk Reseller, LANDRYTEK Inc.

    Posted on by Daniella Delgado

    Toronto, ON, April 1, 2021 – Today, Canada’s largest Autodesk Platinum Partner and professional services company, SolidCAD, announces yet another strategic and successful acquisition of Autodesk Reseller, LANDRYTEK Inc. located in Farnham, Quebec, Canada. LANDRYTEK is both a specialized and authorized reseller partner of Autodesk that supports manufacturing companies by providing quality technical support and consulting services for Autodesk’s CAM products.

    LANDRYTEK has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing field as a machinist, quality inspector, CNC programmer and certified training and specialist for a variety of CAD/CAM software solutions. This acquisition celebrates another exciting achievement that will expand SolidCAD’s technical specialist team, expertise and services for Autodesk’s advanced manufacturing solutions such as Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect.

    “We are excited to make this announcement today,” Marcus Tateishi, President of SolidCAD states. “Canada’s most innovative manufacturers are being tasked with more complex product design, narrowing delivery timelines and accounting for pressures stemming from material availability and rising costs,” he continues. “LANDRYTEK brings our customers in Eastern Canada greater access to resources with experience to consult, implement and optimize the investments they make in CAM technology.  Simply put, SolidCAD is now in the best position to assist customers to meet these increasing demands on budget, quality and sustainability across the industry and the country.”

    “LANDRYTEK and our entire team are pleased to join the SolidCAD family,’’ Jean-François Landry and Marie-Josée St-Aubin LANDRYTEK’s co-owners state. ‘’Combining the strengths of SolidCAD and LANDRYTEK will have a positive impact on both our current and future customers. By joining SolidCAD’s large team, our employees and clients will benefit from the additional resources and even stronger CAD / CAM expertise that will be used to continue serving the manufacturing industry.’’

    With SolidCAD and LANDRYTEK’s combined team of professionals, they are ready to support and service manufacturers across Canada by providing high-quality resources and consulting services, leading CAD/CAM training and custom programming solutions. With a bigger and enhanced team, SolidCAD is dedicated to upholding LANDRYTEK’s mission statement, and help companies streamline their entire digital manufacturing process from start to finish. This new partnership marks SolidCAD’s first acquisition this year, and second acquisition of another Autodesk reseller in the advanced manufacturing industry.

    To learn more about SolidCAD’s Advanced Manufacturing services, visit us here:   https://www.solidcad.ca/partner-products/autodesk-cam/ For more information, please contact SolidCAD’s Managing Director for the Advanced Manufacturing Division, Marty Cornacchi at marty.cornacchi@solidcad.ca.

    About LANDRYTEK Inc.

    At LANDRYTEK INC. we cumulate more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing field as a machinist, quality inspector, CNC programmer, methods agent using a variety of CAD/CAM systems, Application specialist and certified trainer in Quebec.

    LANDRYTEK is your CAD/CAM partner and we put our skills, experience and professionalism at the service of our customers in order to optimize the performance and maximize their resources. www.landrytek.com/

    SolidCAD earns Autodesk’s Top Service Delivery Partner Award

    Posted on by Daniella Delgado

    Toronto, ON, March 9, 2021 – Yesterday, SolidCAD was named Top Service Delivery Partner Worldwide at this year’s Autodesk’s Platinum Club Awards, an event where Autodesk specially recognizes and appoints their partners globally for their hard work and efforts to service and support Autodesk products.

    Among other leading partners across the globe, SolidCAD remains one of the major Platinum Partners and professional services company in Canada. Offering over 80 training courses, 12 specialty consulting services and a large specialized technical team with years of industry experience, SolidCAD continues to provide their clients with the highest-level of support.

    “We are excited to achieve such a valuable recognition,” states Marcus Tateishi, President of SolidCAD. “We have an unbelievably strong team of talented sales professionals and support and services team.  We are grateful, that the Autodesk channel community recognizes it as well. This achievement proves that SolidCAD is a worldwide leader, helping clients overcome challenges with design, production, collaboration and project deliverables through our extensive offerings.”

    “It is great seeing one of our top global partners being recognized for their hard work and dedication,” Vikrant Saini, Partner Manager at Autodesk. “Our goal here at Autodesk is to deliver a world-class customer experience and our partners like SolidCAD allow us to do that at scale with their talented team of professionals. It is an honor to be part of the extended team at SolidCAD and can’t wait to achieve more together.”

    If you are interested to learn more about SolidCAD, visit them on Autodesk Service Marketplace to view all of their consulting, automation, training, product specializations and support services here: servicesmarketplace.autodesk.com/provider/public/solidcad