MONTREAL, August 12, 1998 - ICAM Technologies Corporation announced today the release of CAM-POST Server® , a network NC post-processing solution that allows manufacturers to execute CAM-POST NC post-processors through a server from client workstations. CAM-POST Server is a cost-effective solution for manufacturers who require the power of CAM-POST throughout their operations yet do not make sufficient demands on each PC client to necessitate a dedicated execution, or “run-time” licence.

CAM-POST ® is the worlds best selling NC post-processor development tool. Based on a 15 axis kinematic model, CAM-POST can operate with all major CAD/CAM systems and NC machines. Newly released CAM-POST Version 12 (V-12) includes such advanced options as High Speed Machining support and emulation, NURBS fitting, tangential arc fitting, and LINTOL rotary turnaround.

CAM-POST Server takes CAM-POST V-12 a step further by integrating a CAM-POST Execution Run-Time Server, which manages the execution like a printer queue, with post execution job requests coming from CAM-POST Execution “Clients.” Each post execution job request is processed in the order requested and the “client” is advised when the job is completed. The CAM-POST Execution Client allows the user to send a post execution job to the appropriate CAM-POST Execution Run-Time Server.

The CAM-POST Execution Run-Time Server and Clients run on PC Alpha or Intel Windows NT 3.51+. The system is guaranteed under the ICAM Limited Technical Support Agreement. Maintenance and support is performed by ICAM technicians through an optional Technical Maintenance Program, which offers a number of services including automatic software updates and full technical assistance. ICAM provides complete training and consultation services for all ICAM products.

About ICAM Technologies

ICAM Technologies Corporation has been the industry leader in developing NC post-processing technology for over 30 years. Manufacturers in every major industry have increased productivity, achieved greater precision and gained a competitive advantage from ICAM’s advanced software solutions. ICAM’s product line includes: CAM-POST® (a permanent NC post-processing software solution compatible with all major CAD/CAM Systems, hardware platforms and NC machines). Virtual Machine® (a graphic machine tool simulator that depicts the operation and motions of a CNC machine during post-processing. Virtual Machine ® provides in-process feedback to CAM-POST® , which utilizes this information to provide collision detection and avoidance). Custom NC Post-Processors , and machining productivity tools including: High Speed Machining , NURBS , and Arc Fitting . ICAM also offers a complete range of consulting and training services designed to accelerate implementation and promote proven best practices to help our customers achieve their specific manufacturing objectives . All of ICAM’s products and services are continuously updated to maintain leading edge quality, supporting the latest developments in CAD/CAM systems, NC machinery and CNC controls.