DP Technology understands the environment in which manufacturers face today, as well as the vital role that technology plays in success. ESPRIT is continuously evolving, resulting in faster part programming, increased machine-tool and cutting-tool utilization, and shorter cycle times.

Keeping up-to-date with these benefits by utilizing the latest ESPRIT technology has never been easier. A Software Maintenance Contract (SMC) is the answer.

The ESPRIT Software Maintenance Contract (SMC) ensures that you always have the latest available CAM technology, in addition to unlimited access to a variety of resources for product education and support:

What's New in ESPRIT 2011

• ESPRIT system-wide enhancements
  • Enhanced output of NC code
  • New ESPRIT Updater
• What's New in SolidMill 5
  • Enhanced Pocketing and Trochoidal Pocketing
  • Enhanced feature machining properties
  • Enhanced open pocketing
  • Enhanced chamfering
  • Enhanced 'Extra Moves' algorithm
• What's New in SolidMill Mold
  • New Tool Path option: Tangent Pass Extension
  • Enhanced Retract Optimization
  • New input types for Between Curves Finishing: Open Surfaces and Looping Surfaces
• What's New in SolidMill Mold 5-Axis
  • Enhanced 5-Axis Composite Milling: New Orientation options
  • Support for tapered tools with a spherical tip
  • Enhanced Surface Swarf Milling
  • Enhanced 5-Axis Contouring
  • New Accuracy option: Limit Distance between Points
  • New Tool Path option: Remove Incomplete Passes
  • New 5-Axis Approaches
  • New 5-Axis Rapid Link
• What's New in SolidTurn
  • New Lead-Out Type option: Edge Break
  • New Return Plane option for SolidTurn Drilling: Full Clearance
  • New holder style for face grooving
• What's New in SolidWire
  • New tilted thread angles
  • Improved EDM feature recognition
  • 2 new cycles for EDM Turning
  • Enhanced ONA Expert System
• Enhanced simulation
  • New simulation commands
  • New Multi Step Mode: Next Rapid
  • Enhanced definition of simulation stock from a solid model
  • Ability to exclude machine solids from collision detection
• Enhanced User Interface
  • New analysis tools
  • Enhanced selection order for solids and sub-elements
  • New Selection Filter options
  • New standard view: Normal To
  • 2-color gradient background
• Enhanced data exchange
  • IGES Stitching
  • Optional loading of CAD file updates
  • Support for CATIA assembly files

Continuous access to the latest software updates

• New 3-axis and 5-axis machining cycles
• Existing machining cycles are continually optimized and improved
• Feature recognition enhancement
• Read the latest native CAD formats
• User interface upgrades for improved ease of use
• Numerous productivity bonuses for milling, turning and EDM machining
  

> Faster programming
> Improved use of tooling
> Shorter cycle times
> New machining strategies

• Support for the latest generation of machine tools

Live technical support

• Assistance provided by factory certified ESPRIT Application Engineers (AEs)
• Call the regional office nearest you
• Your call is automatically routed to the next available engineer
• ESPRIT AEs use a highly evolved support / resolution tracking database
• Including a knowledge-base of stored solutions to quickly address your needs

On-line technical community

• Round-the-clock support via ESPRITWeb
• Tap into a national support network of ESPRIT users
• Search Technical Bulletins
• Access to Frequently Asked Questions
• File Library with valuable data - post processors, macros, and add-ins
• Share ideas and questions in the Discussion Group