CAD/CAM 2D  

Lantek Expert v44 introduces a range of new features designed to simplify production workflows and boost efficiency across various stages of the manufacturing process.

- Properties-Based Nesting​ allows users to group parts by attributes such as delivery date, customer, user data, etc. This function improves production efficiency by organizing related parts together, simplifying the workflow for downstream processes like packaging and assembly. Users can fully separate parts into distinct groups or mix them, with options to insert remnant lines between the different zones created by the nesting algorithm.

- New Import Assistant for DXF/DWG Layers Filtering provides the ability to filter out unnecessary layers in DXF/DWG files during import, eliminating irrelevant geometry before it reaches the drawing module. Users can easily inspect and deactivate layers or delete unwanted geometry, streamlining the import process across multiple files and reducing manual clean-up time.

- Punches Swap in Turret Configuration solves issues with turret limitations when a punch is needed at two angles (0° and 90°). Previously requiring workarounds, Lantek Expert v44 now allows users to swap a rectangular punch with another, ensuring seamless operations and improved flexibility.

  CAD/CAM 3D  

Lantek Flex3D v44 represents a significant step forward in improving performance, efficiency, and usability, providing all the necessary tools to maximize productivity in tube and profile cutting.

- Reengineered System Performance dramatically reduces the time needed for importing parts, as well as for saving and opening parts and jobs. These improvements streamline the workflow, allowing users to switch between tasks faster, improving overall system agility.

- New Split Parts Techniques offer more flexibility for steelwork manufacturing. Users can now select from three split modes—Straight, Angle, and Shape Z—and apply welding preparation and gaps to split parts, ensuring accurate dimensions even after welding.

- Support for Robotic Cutting Heads enables Flex3D to handle steelwork machines with more than 5 axes, including those equipped with robotic cutting devices. This new capability provides optimized cutting paths for robotic heads, offering a solution for advanced steelwork manufacturing.

  MES  

Lantek MES v44 introduces key improvements in flexibility and efficiency, helping users reduce downtime, streamline production processes, and optimize resource usage across the shop floor.

- Lantek MES Intralogistics streamlines the movement of raw materials from the main warehouse to work centers. Using a new wizard-based system, operators can track and manage material flow, reducing errors and ensuring that the correct materials are available at cutting machines when needed. This feature boosts productivity by reducing downtime and improving material traceability throughout the shop floor.

- 3D Operations Finishing introduces the 3D Validator, allowing operators to log completed parts directly into the MES system without the need for complex graphical nestings. This tool simplifies material tracking and remnant management, especially for manual machines, and improves the flexibility of production workflows where simplicity and speed are key.

- Advanced Management of Lost Parts offers new options for handling lost or damaged parts during production. Operators can either undo the lost part or rework it from the specific point where the issue occurred. This functionality reduces the need to restart the entire production process, minimizing delays and improving overall efficiency by ensuring quick adjustments.

  ERP  

Lantek Integra v44 introduces valuable new features designed to improve usability, cost management, and workflow efficiency, making everyday tasks faster and more intuitive for users.

- Files Drag&Drop simplifies file management across the system. Users can now drag geometry files or documents directly into relevant areas, such as Quotes, Sale Orders, or Tracking Numbers, without navigating through multiple steps. The system automatically recognizes file types and initiates the appropriate action, such as importing geometries or attaching documents. This feature makes file management faster and more intuitive, improving the user experience, especially for less experienced users.

- Material Scrap Price Definition provides greater accuracy in calculating material costs by allowing users to define specific scrap prices for each material type, rather than using a single percentage value. This feature enables frequent updates to scrap prices, ensuring more precise and competitive quotes or production cost estimates. Scrap prices are stored with traceability, and the system automatically calculates the corresponding scrap cost for every nesting, giving users the flexibility to decide whether to deduct this cost from the overall material calculation.

  BENDING  

Lantek Bend v44 brings powerful new features designed to enhance integration, automation, and operational efficiency, streamlining processes and delivering a more intuitive experience for users.

- Enhanced CAD Import Module allows users to import various file formats directly from the latest native CAD systems. By integrating the Hoops library, the system recognizes materials, thicknesses, and bending lines automatically, ensuring that all relevant information is imported accurately. This update speeds up the import process and enhances productivity, making it easier for users to manage different file types without manual intervention.

- Starmatik Export Functionality expands Lantek Bend’s capabilities by offering automated export options tailored for robotic programming and Expert recognition. This feature compiles bend line data into a dxf format that can be processed by Lantek Expert, ensuring precise programming based on material specifications. It streamlines automation and simplifies robotic operations, improving efficiency and accuracy on the shop floor.

- Integration with Lantek Expert / MES / Integra
transforms Lantek Bend from a standalone tool into an interconnected solution. This integration allows users to open and modify 3D files or drawings, and sync updates automatically across all systems. By maintaining a unified workflow, users benefit from easier data management, real-time updates, and increased efficiency in handling production and quoting data. This intuitive feature reduces complexity, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.