The number of companies using WorkNC was twice that of the nearest non Japanese CAM system, which is a reflection of WorkNC's capability and ease of use, advantages widely understood by local engineers.  Despite tougher trading conditions for Japanese die and mold makers, 61% of the companies surveyed intended to invest during 2008 to cut costs, improve quality and shorten delivery times.  They showed particular interest in 5-axis machining, which they saw as helping them to fuel overseas expansion which was planned by 27% of the sample.

WorkNC matches this trend with its 5-axis routines including Auto 5, which automatically translates 3-axis movements into 5-axis toolpaths, allowing companies to machine more of the part in one setting with shorter and more rigid cutters.

The survey also showed that Japanese die and mold makers wanted to achieve improvements in ease of use, data modification and employee skill levels.  Sescoi launched WorkNC G3 (V19) in various countries around the world at the end of 2007.  Its third generation software includes a new graphical interface which ergonomically combines design, analysis, programming and simulation.  The main aims of G3 are to make the system more intuitive in its operation, and the already extensive toolpath editing capabilities even more powerful.

Training and education of its customers around the world is also a high priority for Sescoi and in Japan it held a series of 12 WorkNC seminars in September and October 2007, welcoming 356 delegates from leading companies such as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, Miyazu Seisakusho and RYOBI Ltd.

Shinsuke Iimura of Sescoi Japan concluded, "We are delighted that we have retained our number one position in the Japanese market.  The new developments in the latest version of WorkNC and our 5-axis capability fit well with the trends revealed in the survey, enabling us to continue to offer Japanese die and mold makers the most productive CAM system in the industry."

About Sescoi

For 20 years, Sescoi has been developing software solutions renown for their quality, reliability, ease of use, and automatic features, as well as for world-class technical support and service.  Sescoi has established sales and support offices across the United States, Europe and Asia in order to serve thousands of local and international customers from a range of industries.  Sescoi's software solutions include:

· WorkNC, an automatic CAM/CAD solution for 2 thru to 5-axis milling, featuring the award-winning 'Auto 5' module which automatically converts 3-axis toolpaths into simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths

· WorkNC-CAD, a uniform CAD solution for the entire manufacturing process

· WorkPLAN Enterprise, an integrated management solution for custom manufacturers that brings together company-wide data and resources enhancing knowledge, responsiveness and efficiency across the company.

· MyWorkPLAN, a cost effective and easy to implement job management system for small and medium sized custom manufacturers that controls quotations, time and resources, capacity and delivery dates to optimize performance and profitability.  With many years' business, engineering and software development experience, Sescoi understands customers' requirements, helps them master the challenges of new software implementation and build their business long-term.

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