Software
GPS.scancam
CAD/CAM solution for flat glass processing
GPS.cadcam is LiSEC's CAD/CAM solution for the flat glass industry. The software enables the design of shapes, cutouts, drill holes and processing operations, as well as the preparation of production data for order processing, production planning and transfer to machines. Open interfaces and deep integration into the LiSEC software environment create an end-to-end process from design through to production.
How is GPS.cadcam structured?
GPS.cadcam consists of a powerful core CAD/CAM application with functions developed specifically for glass processing:
- Creation and editing of technical drawings
- Management of shapes, contours, cutouts and drill holes
- Dimensioning and layer management
- Grind additions and variable reference points
- Automatic help cuts and wastage reduction
- Preparation of processing data for machines
- Support for open data formats such as DXF and LiSEC formats (.ZEI, .GPS)
How does GPS.cadcam work?
The user creates or imports a glass drawing and adds all required processing operations such as drill holes, cutouts, contours and grind additions. GPS.cadcam processes this information, optimises the geometry and generates the required production data. The drawings can then be used directly in order processing, production planning, cutting optimisation or processing machines. Integration through to CNC code generation creates an end-to-end digital process from design through to production.
Who is GPS.cadcam suitable for?
GPS.cadcam is suitable for:
- Flat glass processors focusing on shapes and complex processing operations
- Work preparation and technical design
- Production planners and production controllers
- Operators of cutting and processing machines
- Companies seeking to integrate CAD data directly into their production processes
- Companies requiring an end-to-end connection between design, order entry and production
GPS.cadcam is particularly suitable for companies that regularly design and manufacture custom glass shapes, cutouts and customer-specific products involving fittings.
What advantages does the software offer?
GPS.cadcam supports the end-to-end design of glass shapes and definition of processing operations within a CAD/CAM solution developed specifically for the flat glass industry. Full integration with order processing, production planning and machine connectivity means data only needs to be created once and can then be used throughout the entire production process. Functions such as contour optimisation, processing catalogues, Variable Graphics and CNC code generation reduce manual effort, increase process reliability and speed up the implementation of individual customer requirements. Thanks to its intuitive user interface and open interfaces for DXF and LiSEC formats, GPS.cadcam can be integrated both into the LiSEC system landscape and existing software environments.
What functions are included as standard?
- CAD design and drawing creation
- Creation of technical drawings
- Editing geometric elements
- Moving, rotating, mirroring and scaling geometries
- Creating parallel contours
- Drawing management
- Dimensioning of components
- Layer management
- Variable reference points
- Editing existing drawings
- Glass-processing-specific functions
- Grind additions
- Cutouts and drill holes
- Contour definitions
- Processing specifications for glass products
- Creation of help cuts
- Bounding rectangle
- Wastage reduction
- Production preparation
- Preparation of processing data
- Use of LiSEC formats (.ZEI, .GPS)
- Provision of data for production planning and machine connectivity
Which optional functions can be added?
- GPS.cadcam DXF Converter: Import and export of DXF files for data exchange with external CAD systems.
- GPS.scancam: Conversion of photos or templates into CAD drawings and contours.
- Digitisation interface: Connection to external digitisation equipment for importing point or contour data into GPS.cadcam.
- Production drawings (Print Production Drawing): Creation and printing of production drawings based on CAD data.
- Processing Catalogue: Use of predefined processing elements, cutouts and symbols from a central catalogue.
- Variable Graphics: Parametric, reusable designs and shapes that adapt automatically based on defined parameters.
- Office extension package: Additional office version for preparing and creating drawings outside production.
The Highlights
End-to-end process from design to machine
GPS.cadcam combines technical design, order processing and production planning in an end-to-end workflow. Geometries and processing data are created only once and can be used directly for production and machine control. This reduces potential sources of error and speeds up processes.
Powerful CAD/CAM design for the glass industry
In addition to standard CAD functions, GPS.cadcam provides special tools for glass processing, including grind additions, processing catalogues, cutouts, drill holes and Variable Graphics. This enables even complex glass products to be designed efficiently and consistently.
