Yaskawa Compass Shows New Direction for G-code Interface

One of Yaskawa America’s top technical experts shows off the benefits of the company’s new Compass user interface software for G-code automation applications. 3D printing and shape cutting applications are made easier and more effective by Compass, which combines basic at-a-glance operating data and versatile system control on the same touch screen. Watch a printer in operation, and see how easily the screen can be reconfigured–in real-time–to suit a change in operating requirements.

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