CGTech, the developer of Vericut CNC machine simulation software, is celebrating 35 years of growth and innovation in 2023. The company was founded by Jon Prun in 1988, when he recognised the need to verify NC tool path programs without taking valuable machining time to prove-out a part.

Vericut was the first widely available method to test machine tool paths in a virtual environment. The software has grown to be the leader in the NC program verification space and has since expanded its original capabilities to include physics-based optimisation with its Force module, composites programming and simulation, as well as additive and hybrid processes.

Margaret Schmitt, president of CGTech, said: “Whether it is milling, turning, mill-turning or any other CNC machining process, Vericut is the industry standard to simulate CNC machines, as well as optimise and verify NC programs. For 35 years, CGTech’s technology leadership and experienced team have helped Vericut evolve together with our customer base.

“CGTech’s solutions are deeply entrenched in the aerospace industry’s history, and adopted today across industries ranging from oil and gas to Formula One racing. People are at the heart of the company’s success and have made it what it is today — an innovative software company driven by team spirit and customer care.”

Performance optimisation
Vericut is 100% developed in-house by software engineers and leaders experienced in manufacturing and the CAD/CAM space. Improvements are made with each release to support complex multi-axis kinematics, further reduce cycle times, increase tool life, and further optimise the simulation. New features are also continuously being developed, including live CNC machine monitoring features, tool performance optimisation, and more.

Gene Granata, director of product management, said: “In my 30-plus years with CGTech it has been amazing to see this company grow globally, to satisfy even the most demanding NC manufacturing needs. I am so proud to be part of the abundantly knowledgeable and creative staff. Together, we truly enjoy applying our collective experience supporting our valued customers, helping them be more competitive and create parts as efficiently and safely as possible.”

Headquartered in Irvine, California, CGTech has offices located in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, Singapore, India, Brazil, and South Korea to support customers situated around the globe in virtually every manufacturing industry. CGTech hosts local Vericut user exchange (VUE) meetings annually across the globe to connect with customers to support their growth and needs.

Werner G, CAM system consultant at MAN Energy Solutions, said: “Vericut protects our machines from damage due to collisions and gives both the programmer and the machine operator a feeling of safety in their daily work. Vericut reduces strain on resources on the shopfloor through shorter run times and less machine downtime. Wishing CGTech all the best for the 35th anniversary.”