Burlington, Ontario -- (SBWire) -- 08/16/2011 --According to John Rattray, of Memex Automation, “By monitoring assets such as tooling, raw materials, Work In Progress, computers, vehicles and any moveable assets, companies can know quickly, exactly, and securely where assets are located. Direct Numerical Control Software (DNC) improves machines operational performance and increases shop floor productivity.”

DNC Software for Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP and others is a 32-bit multi-threaded communications & file management system allowing simultaneous upload and download to multiple CNC controls. It includes a CNC Editor, Backplotter and many other utilities and features. DNC Software is easily connected to CAD/CAM systems over industry standard networks and is available in a Client-Server configuration. Besides machine tool DNC communications, other shop floor data can be collected from shop terminals, tool pre-setters, bar code equipment or SPC systems.

DNC SOFTWARE REMOTE FEATURES
- Remote uploads and downloads directly from the CNC control
- Files are automatically named, saved and stored in the correct folder
- Remote sends back Directory Listings
- Remote uses "Long" file names
- Remote lets you Restart programs
- Remote lets you start a program from any point

DNC COMMUNICATION FEATURES
- Simultaneous Communication up to 256 Ports
- "Star" or "Hub" DNC network configuration
- Client-Server Architecture
- Ethernet-based Hardware
- Ethernet (TCP/IP) Communications, Universal Machine Interface Software
- Easy connections to LAN's and UNIX systems
- Machine Status in Real Time
- File Messaging
- File Management
- File Optimization
- Safe Start
- Restart - 4 New Ways
- Packets and Continuous DNC
- New Sub-Program Expander
- New Sending Options

DNC FILE MANAGEMENT FEATURES
- Passwords
- Long File Names
- Event Logs
- Overall System Event Log
- Machine Event Log for "Fadal CNC 88 HS Control"

DNC EDITOR FEATURES
- Integrated 3D Backpacking
- Online Help
- Virtual Memory Editor
- Color Schemes
- Standard Windows Layout
- Auto Spacing
- File Compare
- The Main Menu
- Global Search and Replace
- HELP!
- Re-Number
- Projects
- Graphical Cut and Paste
- Macro Support
- Plug-Ins and Accessories

Many sectors are represented in the Memex customer roster, including:

Aerospace - Boeing, Goodrich, Dowty, Parker Hannefin, Héroux Devtek
Automotive - GM, Ford, Magna, Eaton, Linamar
Industrial - Caterpillar, John Deere, Westinghouse, Vickers, Case, Sanmina
Government - National Research Council, Jet Propulsion Laboratories,
The Royal Canadian Mint

About Memex Automation Inc.
Memex Automation Inc., http://www.memex.ca, a unit of Astrix Networks Inc., was created to leverage the research and development of Memex Electronics. Memex continues its tradition of serving the discrete manufacturing sector, supplying component hardware, memory upgrades, and visionary shop floor communication technology. Memex products allow a manufacturer to realize the impact of OEE Profitability.