GibbsCAM软件可直接读取Autodesk Inventor软件设计的模型和装配图，通过Inventor-to-GibbsCAM插件可以把Autodesk Inventor软件设计的模型和装配图直接从Inventor传递到GibbsCAM。GibbsCAM软件32位版本和64位版本都实现了“与Windows7兼容”，因此用户能在同一个平台上使用Autodesk,GibbsCAM和Microsoft的最新功能。GibbsCAM易学易用且操作简单的界面，采用编程人员和机械师们所熟悉的语言和图标，便于GibbsCAM软件用户快速应用其强大的功能—使软件学习周期最短化，让机械制造任务和生产加工直观且高效。

GibbsCAM软件的完全相关性功能十分强大，Autodesk Inventor的零件几何和工艺参数更新可通过此功能即刻实现几何、工艺和刀路的全部更新，非常便捷。使用GibbsCAM软件，NC编程人员能快速优化加工的零件几何，为机床编程，无论是只需2轴车削或2.5轴铣削的简单几何体，还是需要使用5轴铣削、车铣复合多任务加工（MTM）或瑞士型车床加工中心加工的复杂几何体。

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced the release of the latest version of GibbsCAM CNC programming software.

Called GibbsCAM 2012+, this new version includes tremendous speed and performance improvements, including a rendering option specifically geared for multi-axis parts, improved cutting strategies and many productivity enhancements. The new version includes improvements for all levels of GibbsCAM, including the Mill and Lathe Production, SolidSurfacer, Radial Milling, MTM and 5-Axis options.

GibbsCAM 2012+ includes a Multi-Axis Rendering option free of charge with each seat of the software. Formerly a $2,000 option, Multi-Axis Rendering provides significant accuracy improvements for rotary milling applications, especially when displaying toolpaths with continuous changes in both tool position and orientation. Improved gouge and tool interference checking for tilting tools shows customers programming errors before they become costly mistakes on the shop floor.

"We are pleased to be able to offer our customers such a valuable option free of charge,” says Bill Gibbs, President and CEO of Gibbs and Associates and Cimatron North America. “A picture may be worth a thousand words, but being able to catch a tool collision before it gets to the shop floor can save customers thousands of dollars.”

To boost speed and productivity for all GibbsCAM users, the GibbsCAM 2012+ rendering engine takes full advantage of multi-core and multi-threaded computer hardware to drastically boost processing speed. Part rendering speed is now up to 33 times faster, depending on specific computer hardware and part complexity. Increased rendering speed saves programming time and reduces programming costs.

Improvements to Radial Milling include the ability to produce a smooth, unsegmented, helical toolpath, which takes advantage of native machine-based linear and circular interpolation capabilities. The benefits of this type of toolpath include vastly simplified post processor output, potential savings of hundreds of lines of G-code, and reduced machining time. Also included are new cutting strategies for parts with open-sided pockets, very thin walls, shallow cut areas and a highly efficient G-code program. In addition, material only clean-up areas provide customers with optimized toolpaths.

About Gibbs and Associates

Since our founding in 1982, we have been a leader in providing cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity increasing qualities. William F. Gibbs started the company in an effort to bring NC programming services to the greater Los Angeles area at a time when many households had not even seen a desktop computer. Just two years later, we introduced our Gibbs System (inspired by the Macintosh graphical interface) leading the way in the development of CAD/CAM software.