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Widenhorn BV

Stand: A13
Personnel and training
CAD/CAM/ERP/APM software
Sheet metal working machines
https://www.widenhorn.nl

About us

Widenhorn, a family-owned company, has been supplying metalworking companies since 1919. For the past 40 years, it has specialized in production and product optimization for sheet metal working using CAD/CAM, DNC, calculation, automatic nesting, laser lenses, cutting parts, laser machines, and tools. Widenhorn offers a complete range of services for every sheet metal working company. ***** Widenhorn's 10 Guarantees *****
Our company's approach can best be summarized using the letters of our company name as a guide:

- Globally leading & market-leading suppliers
- Innovative & Progressive
- Durable laser lenses, parts & tools
- Fair pricing & extra customer focus
- Dutch-language products, training & support
- High-quality, yet user-friendly software, implementations, integrations & service
- Optimal material utilization, thanks to excellent nesting technology & a comprehensive material database
- Improved efficiency, allowing you to immediately get more out of your machines and employees
- Aftercare, ensuring continuous productivity improvements
- Centennial family business

***** Our Products *****
Widenhorn offers a complete range of sheet metal working products. To give you a good idea of our solutions, you will find a complete overview below:

- PROfirst - CADCAM, Calculation & 3D STEP for Sheet Metal Working
- Jobvision - Planning & Shopfloor Planning
- Pick-up Module - Logistics software for cutting machines
- AutoPOL BendSIM - CADCAM for Press Brakes
- JETCAM Expert - CADCAM for Sheet Metal Working, Routing, and Composite Cutting
- LogiTRACE - Results program for Sheet Metal Working
- LogiTOLE - Optimization of Rectangular Shears
- LogiBARRE - Optimization & Control of Saw Machines
- Durable Laser Lenses, Laser Mirrors & Protective Windows
- Durable cutting components for all cutting machines
- High-quality Standard & Custom Bending and Punching Tools

Products & services

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AutoPOL - machineonafhankelijk CADCAM systeem voor het automatisch programmeren van alle kantbanken

FCC Software recently launched the latest version of AutoPOL, the machine-independent offline programming system for press brakes. It includes many new developments that further optimize press brake programming. * Automatically Process 3D Assemblies * With the AutoPOL Batch and Remote modules, it was already possible to automatically program multiple single 3D files. This has been expanded to include automatic assemblies processing. 3D assembly drawings can simply be dragged into the module, and AutoPOL will automatically disassemble them, correctly transferring the quantities for production. AutoPOL then immediately unfolds the parts, programs them, and saves all production information in the correct locations. NC codes with graphical visualization are stored directly in the folder for the machine, the correct layout containing all the information for CAM/Calculation is stored in the correct folder, and the PDF is made available to the shop floor. Once all parts are programmed, AutoPOL creates an optimal machining sequence with minimal tool changes. This can save a significant amount of time and make a press brake much more efficient, truly minimizing downtime. To make things easier for machine operators, a QR code is also included in the production sequence for each program. This way, the press brake operator doesn't have to search for the program in endless lists; they can simply scan the QR code. Besides this significant development, many new features have been added to AutoPOL recently. In addition to the most common universal controls like Delem, Cybelec, and ESA, a growing number of machine-specific controls like Trumpf Touchpoint, Bystronic ByVision Bending, Bystronic MMC Bybend, Amada, and Ermaksan Er Touch can also be used. This allows for streamlined work preparation, even when working with multiple different manufacturers.

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Award winning Afraapmodule van Widenhorn; de logistieke oplossing voor snijmachines

Widenhorn has developed a unique pick-up module that improves the logistics surrounding laser cutting machines. According to director Anco Euser, logistics is the real challenge. "With higher power consumption and automated sheet metal warehouses, laser cutting machines can produce increasingly more in less time. But then the cut parts are still not ready for delivery or the next process. And how can we always see the location and status of a product without walking into the factory?" The Pick-up module solves this challenge. It is integrated with PROfirst CAD/CAM, Calculation & Shopfloor software, and with any ERP system. "Our solutions already provided ERP with real-time information about which products in an order were nested or cut," explains Euser. "Now, it also shows how many were picked." Employees who pick out the nested parts see them on a large screen. They immediately see which order they belong to and can select an available location in the shipping area where they put the products away. These locations are displayed graphically. The location is communicated to the ERP system in real time. This way, everyone in the company knows the location and status of an order. "This way, all logistical information regarding each cutting machine is transparent, without a single piece of paper being touched," says Euser. "If there's a rejection, it can be registered immediately. Furthermore, the picking employee can immediately print and label the products." The AraapTool provides organizational clarity. The status of an order is known throughout a production facility, even if it consists of many different parts made from different materials. There's no more searching for products, locations, or paperwork. And because everything is paperless, significant paper savings are achieved. By integrating with ERP, preventing errors, unnecessary searching for products, and product loss, tens of thousands of euros can be saved annually.

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PROfirst Jobvision Planning & Machinetijdregistratie

Once companies have integrated all their systems, they increasingly want to eliminate all that paperwork. Nesting prints get lost, or there are significant delays in processing the data. And it's becoming increasingly important to have real-time insight into everything. The PROfirst Jobvision planning and shop floor module enables this new way of working. Printing paper is no longer necessary, which is a significant step towards sustainability. Everything is digitally visible at every machine. All subsequent steps of a cut product are visible digitally. The new version of Jobvision also offers new possibilities for picking and sorting. Sorting can be based on all information provided with a product, such as a subsequent operation, order number, or customer. The location of these products in the nesting is clearly indicated in color. This makes picking and sorting even more efficient and faster.

Job ads

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Service & Support Engineer - CADCAM & Calculatie voor Plaatbewerking

Do you enjoy helping people with questions or problems? Do you enjoy a challenge and personal contact? Are you interested in the authentic Dutch manufacturing industry? ***** THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU ***** Family business and Royal Warrant Holder Widenhorn B.V. in Rhoon has been active as a supplier to metalworking companies since 1919. For the past 45 years, we have been the leading specialist in production optimization for sheet metal working using CAD/CAM, calculation and optimization software, cutting parts, tools, and laser systems. With over 850 active customers, we are one of the leading suppliers in the Benelux. We have received numerous awards for our innovative products. Service is our top priority! If our customers have a question or challenge, we will solve it, and you can help us with that!