Kongsberg has unveiled i-cut Production Console version 2.6 (iPC), a new software developed to help users to harness the power and precision of its digital cutting solutions and get the most out of their investment.
The new software features many new features and upgrades, making the standard, integrated software the only production software users need to streamline and simplify production.
“The iPC’s intuitive user interface was designed to enable straightforward and efficient operation for all users,” Kongsberg PCS product manager Koen Van Reybroeck said.
“It enables users to import and automatically set up files, customize production runs, calibrate tools and save settings.
“With iPC, you can set up standard production workflows, create simple designs and layouts, and run production manually or fully automated.
“With this new version, we have introduced a raft of additional new features and functionalities that help streamline the entire production process, making it faster and easier to achieve optimum cutting results and bring designs to life.”
The new features include iPC Prep Station, a standalone, offline preparation tool that can be used for file and job preparation before production without interrupting the production station or production time estimation.
“iPC Prep Station is a standalone version of iPC that is not connected to a Kongsberg cutting table. This means operators can undertake time-saving and crucial file and job preparation before the production process without causing any delay or interruption to either the production station or production time estimation,” Van Reybroeck said.
iPC Prep Station uses the same tooling and mapping presets as the Kongsberg table in production so that job preparation can happen faster, but also without a need to be around the cutting table in production.
Kongsberg also updated the iPC job list, which is now split into active jobs/jobs still to go into production, additional job history viewing and exporting options, and new reports for the order or finishing department. Produced jobs history can also now be exported as a .CSV file.
The new version also features improved batch production, on-the-fly estimation of open jobs, print preview for JDF files, Windows 11 support and Kongsberg Connect HUB V1.0, a new internal data management system.
“With this latest version, we also continue to improve integrations with partner software, delivering greater connectivity to iPC and the Kongsberg tables,” Van Reybroeck said.
“This improved connectivity means users can now take full advantage of a production-focused workflow, with new software partner integrations focusing on automated file setup, QR code production and intelligent file intake.
“Importantly, this also means they can benefit from the comprehensive Kongsberg automation portfolio, from manual feeding and Multizone production through to roll feeders, sheet feeders and robotics.
“These new features serve to protect users’ investment, ensuring they enjoy full support for all future additional functionality – only developed in iPC – as well as benefitting from advanced Kongsberg tooling, such as Fast Tool Adaptor or Dual Heavy Duty Unit, and all future tools.”
To learn more about the benefits of iPC 2.6 from Kongsberg PCS – including valuable tips and tricks – check out the latest webinar video on the Kongsberg website.
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