Eurosoft’s developers have been working diligently on a software solution to one of the more annoying software problems our industry is facing on a daily basis: the largely incompatible “languages” machines from different vendors speak, and getting data from 1 to the other. Eurosoft has created a flexible conversion program, called Datalink, that facilitates compatibility between different machines and code formats: MPR, NC or CIX to name a few. One data type goes in and another comes out!

The Eurosoft success story continues... again! In June of 2016 Eurosoft hired a new graduate fresh out of college with a bachelor of science degree to support Eurosoft product development. We are happy to say that even during her 6 month probationary period it became clear that Tessie would, and already had, become a valuable and trusted member of the Eurosoft team. We are excited about Tessie's potential and look forward to seeing her growth as a developer continue!

We're reaching out and exporting automation technology from America to other parts of the world. Eurosoft will exhibit at the LIGNA tradeshow for the 1st time in our history this coming year representing our products and looking for opportunities. The LIGNA is the largest trade show for the woodworking industry. Held every 2 years in Hannover, Germany, it attracts almost twice as many exhibitors as the largest trade show in North America (The IWF in Atlanta), has 3 times the floor space and draws 5 – 6 times more visitors.

In addition to recent installs in Australia, we are also finding a lot of interest for a new optimization solution in Europe. Accommodation Furniture Solutions (AFS) ltd., is the first install of BlueCell in that neck of the woods. AFS produces furniture out of their 54,000sqft factory located in Swansea (UK). Originally known as Remploy, the company was formed to provide employment for disabled soldiers after the 2nd World War. AFS continues this tradition today, offering employment to a workforce that is 100% disabled. The work they do offers many of the employees a life-line, building something with their hands is a very positive, rewarding experience. Eurosoft is proud to work alongside AFS in this endeavor.

We've updated and expanded our BlueCell literature to correspond with the release of BlueCell v. 1.2. The new main leaflet is now a 4 page document that replaces the previous double sided leaflet. With the additional room, we are able to provide more information about BlueCell, what it is, how it works and why it is better as well as update the newest features and available BlueCell package configurations. The main leaflet can be viewed and downloaded from here.

Casey Allen joined the Eurosoft team in March of 2016 to add extra manpower to our support and quality control departments. She has now successfully completed her onboard training for Eurosoft products with flying colors and has already made an impact helping customers who call in with support questions. Casey has a background in manufacturing (textiles & metals) and has a keen interest in machines and learning new technologies. We are happy to welcome her onboard!

Last month Eurosoft and Biesse America passed a milestone – 10 Winstore installations & integrations completed! Implementing a storage and retrieval system is always a large project, but the North American Market - with its large range of software solutions - adds a new dimension: the integration of software from multiple vendors into a fully automated system. Eurosoft is proud to have worked with Biesse on these projects and looks forward to many more successful projects in the future!

This year marks our 20th year serving the North American manufacturing industry!

In 1996, CEO John Liedl and CFO Renate Liedl opened our doors with the goal of introducing the most innovative technology from Europe to North America. Our first suite of products was diverse; among other things it included software for electromagnetic design. Over time our focus shifted towards manufacturing software, software development and specialized integration projects. As the company evolved into what it is today, we took care not to lose sight of the principles instilled by our founders, nor what really made Eurosoft successful: the customers and partners that put their trust in us. We are proud of our sterling reputation for customer service and integrity, and will continue to seek out and promote the highest quality software and technology. We would like to thank our customers and partners for their support, in good times and in bad, and look forward to working with and serving you for many years to come!

We have a strong entry for this year's IWF 2016 Challengers Award Competition

SquareOne: Job Tracking Software. Square one tracks the progress and efficiency of orders as they move through the manufacturing process. The status of the entire order, or of any individual component or assembly that makes up the order, can be viewed at any time. This real-time feedback allows SquareOne users to better gauge the current work load on the factory floor and schedule upcoming orders accordingly. In addition, SquareOne tracks time spent at each "station" in the manufacturing process allowing identification of bottlenecks and other inefficiencies. The SquareOne database stores a wealth of data that can be used to improve future delivery and labor estimates allowing for better quoting, better scheduling and ultimately, happier customers.

Challengers Award Finalist are selected March 11th.

We're pleased to release ImPrint v2.0, the next generation of our label printing and design software for automated and manual parts labeling.

New Features:
Major
- Updated user interface with modern Windows 7-8 controls
- Integrated with BlueCell Optimization software
- Dynamic colors: Allows printing of color coded label fields. Color is set dynamically based on data of current label being printed

Minor
- Dynamic colors in layout view: Allows the color of parts in layouts to be set based on properties of the part
- Support for additional nested result file types: .dxf, .cix, blueCell block nest

Topic: Panel Processing in the 21st Century
We've joined forces with Schelling/Ima and the Woodworking Network for an educational Webinar. Topic: Panel Processing in the 21st Century. The presenters are John Liedl, president of Eurosoft, and Rene Fritz, sales manager at our Partner Schelling/Ima. John and Rene will talk about the changing technologies and production concepts currently occurring in the manufacturing industry and what manufactuers can do to take advantage of these changes and strengthen their competitive edge. Please join us!

We are proud to announce that Eurosoft will be the support structure for Biesse's bSuite and Opti-Planning software.

The strengthened relationship will also allow Biesse and Eurosoft to expand the integration of inventory management systems.

"Eurosoft has six software engineers with vast experience in the woodworking industry, making this a great value to Biesse's customer base," said Randy Jamison, Biesse's vice president of primary accounts. "Both Eurosoft and Biesse are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and support and our new partnership will give us the ability to provide faster and more efficient response to requests."

Topic: What to look for in Modern Manufacturing Software
When: Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:15am
Where: The Stage (Booth 5531)

We're excited to announce that John Liedl, president and CEO of Eurosoft, will be presenting at The Stage on Wednesday July22 at 11:15am to discuss "What to look for in Modern Manufacturing Software". John, a well-known and respected industry veteran, studied at and earned a degree in mathematics at the University of Technology in Vienna and has applied that knowledge in advancing the fields of optimization and nesting software in the manufacturingindustries for the past 20+ years. John has seen great changes in how software is perceived in the industry, from its beginnings as just a curiosity, to its acceptance as a useful add-on, and finally to its current form as something modern manufacturers cannot survive without. As part of a large team of software developers here at Eurosoft developing modern software solutions and who work with many of the largest companies and machine manufacturers in the industry, John has some of the most unique and in-depth knowledge about what constitutes modern, reliable and innovative software and how that can be harnessed to help the modern manufacturer. If you are interested, please come to the presentation and join the discussion.
The Stage is a new educational and entertainment destination on the show floor that will serve as the location for a series of short, 30 minute educational and informational presentations. Due to high attendee request one of the primary uses of the stage will be for software presentations.

Schelling Austria, Schelling America and Eurosoft are pleased to expand on their partnership to provide modern automated solutions to customers in North America. Schelling, a leading manufacturer of woodworking machinery, will offer advanced equipment and operating software, including sophisticated multi-machine production lines. Eurosoft, a software solutions provider, will contribute software systems that complement Schelling's own, as well as integration services. Both parties embark optimistically on this new chapter in their partnership to bring powerful and modern manufacturing solutions to the North American market.