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Description

DeskProto is a 3DCAM program that can be used to create 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling machines. It can import 2D vector (DXF), SVG, AI, EPS, EPS, AMS, AI), 3D geometric (STL, DXF), bitmap (any digital image), and calculate CNC toolpaths for the design. Finally, it can export a toolpath file to the machine you have selected - there is a long list of supported machines. DeskProto is available as a free, entry, expert, and multi-axis edition. Hobbyists can purchase a low-cost hobby licence for the last three.

Description

Predator Software has been automating manufacturers around the world since 1994. They have developed and won numerous awards for their innovative software applications. Predator Software is a leader in Industry 4.0, lean manufacturing and industrial networking solutions. Predator's SFC technology includes CNC networking, OEE and machine monitoring, data collection, machine simulator & verification, tool management, gage crib management. Traveler management, CNC post processing. Flexible manufacturing systems. Robotic cell control software.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

AutoCAD No 
BobCAD-CAM No 
Cimatron No 
FeatureCAM No 
FreeMILL No 
Inventor CAM No 
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne No 
JobBOSS² No 
Lantek Flex3d No 
MacroFusion Yes 
MeshCAM No 
Microsoft Access No 
NX CAM No 
Predator PDM No 
Predator Touch HMI No 
RhinoCAM No 
SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM No 
SmartCAM No 
Tebis No 
WORKNC No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
BobCAD-CAM Yes 
Cimatron Yes 
FeatureCAM Yes 
FreeMILL Yes 
Inventor CAM Yes 
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Yes 
JobBOSS² Yes 
Lantek Flex3d Yes 
MacroFusion No 
MeshCAM Yes 
Microsoft Access Yes 
NX CAM Yes 
Predator PDM Yes 
Predator Touch HMI Yes 
RhinoCAM Yes 
SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM Yes 
SmartCAM Yes 
Tebis Yes 
WORKNC Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Next to the Free edition three paid editions are available, prices range from EUR 145 to EUR 995.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$250
Contact us for pricing details. We provide a full range of pricing options and capabilities from free to enterprise editions.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Delft Spline Systems

Founded

1984

Country

Netherlands

Website

www.deskproto.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Predator Software

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

www.predator-software.com

Product Features

CNC

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition No 
CAD No 
CNC Machining Yes 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management No 
Toolpath Simulation Yes 

Product Features

Calibration Management

Calibration Instructions Yes 
Calibration Schedules Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Device History Yes 
Due Date Tracking Yes 
Gage Management Yes 
Label Printing Yes 
Measurement Readings Yes 
Multi-Station Management No 
Out-of-Tolerance Notification Yes 
Statistical Data Reporting Yes 

CAPA

Audit Management Yes 
CAPA Planning No 
Change Management Yes 
Complaint Management No 
Incident Management No 
Nonconformance Tracking Yes 
Quality Control Yes 
Risk Management No 
Root Cause Analysis No 
Training Management No 

Change Management

Approval Workflow Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Automated Notifications No 
Change Calendar No 
Change Planning No 
Compliance Management Yes 
Prioritization No 
Release Management Yes 
Task Management No 
Tracking & Reporting No 
Training Management No 

CNC

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition Yes 
CAD No 
CNC Machining No 
Custom Commands No 
Raw Material Management Yes 
Toolpath Simulation Yes 

HMI

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration No 
ERP No 
MES No 
MRP No 
Maintenance Management No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quality Management No 
Quotes/Estimates No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Safety Management No 
Shipping Management No 

Manufacturing Execution

Document Management Yes 
Forecasting No 
Quality Control No 
Quote Management No 
Resource Management No 
Supplier Management No 
Supply Chain Management No 
Traceability Yes 

Manufacturing Intelligence

Aggregation Yes 
Analysis Yes 
Contextualization No 
KPIs Yes 
Propagation No 
Visualization Yes 

OEE

Benchmarking Yes 
Cost Tracking Yes 
Downtime Tracking Yes 
Historical Reporting Yes 
Performance Metrics Yes 
Quality Control Yes 
Real Time Reporting Yes 
Root Cause Analysis Yes 
Trend Analysis Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Analytics Yes 
Attended Automation Yes 
Code-free Development Yes 
Image Recognition No 
Optical Character Recognition No 
Process Builder Yes 
Third Party Application Integration Yes 
Unattended Automation Yes 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation Yes 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

SPC

Corrective Actions (CAPA) Yes 
Data Entry Yes 
Data Linking Yes 
Data Management Yes 
Excel Loader No 
Job Management Yes 
OPC Data Collection Yes 
Performance Metrics Yes 
Point-of-Production Analysis Yes 
Real Time Data Collection Yes 
Regulatory Compliance Yes 

Tool Management

Calibration Management Yes 
Fixed Asset Management Yes 
Issue & Return Management Yes 
Job Costing Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Order Management Yes 
Tool Kitting Yes 

Work Order

Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
Inventory Control Yes 
Job Management Yes 
Preventive Maintenance No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Recurring Appointments No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Task Management No 

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