CAM software

[Hao.Wang]

hello everyone. im working for workncdental cam software.

recently im thinking about a plan how to fastly delivery all of my work to all the end user. for example. in most case, I create some milling strategy to machine maker and they sell to end users. but sometimes our direct lab customer have special request(for some details or special stl type). and i also make thourand of squences.

i think this kind of request is not unique and maybe it is also needed somewhere in the world. but i dont know how to make all of my software users to know it, to allow them to rich their solution. (right now in most case end user can only ask their dealer or machine supplier but it is hard to delivery to my side, i dont know if it is fixed or fooled). the same problem happen for implant milling librar, or when some old sequences need to be renew.

right now most customers is locked at the moment when he gets the cam.

is it possible to create a web?(like exocad library download). or it is still too complex? anyone has a good advice? what kind of way is best you think to improve? pls tell me if u have any idea to help me make our CAM better. thx

 

[CoolHandLuke]

this is the reason many software developer go to the cloud, or store data on their own server.

though it means requiring remote stations to keep internet connectivity during production, which is a big problem for remote communities and will mean those customers turn to other solutions.

 

[Hao.Wang]

this is the reason many software developer go to the cloud, or store data on their own server.

though it means requiring remote stations to keep internet connectivity during production, which is a big problem for remote communities and will mean those customers turn to other solutions.

im thinking about a way to keep local running but network renew when user needs.
but im not sure which way is the most comfortable for end users

 

[ANoobTech]

Maybe use some file uploading service to have a downloadable library like mediafire. dropbox, or google drive so clients can download whenever they want? Or have a page withing worknc's website for user downloads. Bonus points for having it integrated into the CAM software itself. The big problem I see is, assuming you aren't qualified for software development, is convincing the software people to do it.

 

[Hao.Wang]

Maybe use some file uploading service to have a downloadable library like mediafire. dropbox, or google drive so clients can download whenever they want? Or have a page withing worknc's website for user downloads. Bonus points for having it integrated into the CAM software itself. The big problem I see is, assuming you aren't qualified for software development, is convincing the software people to do it.

yeah. i can't influence the dev. i will fix the boss

 

[brayks]

Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are proposing and I apologize if that is the case but I'm not sure this would be practical or even effective.

If you are referring to supporting only WorkNC Dental CAM Software, I can see that having some potential. However getting the word out and then supporting what you put out to a significantly larger base, seems to me to be, to say the least, problematic.

Supporting other CAM systems with what you may feel is a superior solution would likely be hit or miss (and likely miss) as each system has specific milling strategies that offer significant advantages in terms of cycle time, tool wear, fit, finish, etc.

There are many strategies available in the various Dental CAM software products in the market, that include strategies like: Corner Finishing, Intelligent Stock Removal, Pattern Finishing, 3D Offset, Spiral Offset, Optimized, Parametric Offset, High Efficiency Roughing, and more.

Not implementing these strategies would then result in unsatisfactory results to those that have systems utilizing these "special" or even proprietary strategies. You would likely setup "least common denominator" strategies that could run on any system that produce less than optimal results.

What then, versions of the software would be supported, only current versions, 1 or 2 revisions back? How long before a new version is supported?

This is true for basic crown & bridge work by even more so for bars & dentures.

Learning these systems, developing templates, testing, supporting, and maintaining them (even with just supporting your own product) would be a expensive, time consuming (think never-ending) task let alone establishing, supporting, and maintaining the infrastructure required.

Then there is the distribution channel to consider, I know, as a distributor of digital dental technology, having this done and basically losing touch with my customers needs, requirements, etc. and control over my customers success and satisfaction with the solutions I provide is a non-starter.

When things go south, which they most certainly will, who is going to pickup the pieces? You can bet the distributor will be left holding the bag to sort out something they were not involved with and likely know little or nothing about.

There may be value to some distributors and/or customers, but I can see a potential S%$#-storm in the distributor channel.

After spending 13 years in the support, sales and executive management of a CADCAM software company, I personally would not support such an effort.

Just my two cents. YMMV...