If your press brake operations feel like they’ve been running the same routine forever, you’re not alone. Many shops rely on familiar workflows that seem efficient enough. But “good enough” might be quietly holding your productivity back.

For a growing number of fabricators, regardless of size, the answer lies in offline programming. Unlike traditional at-the-machine programming, offline programming involves creating press brake bending programs on a computer, separate from the machine's physical location.

One of the biggest mistakes a small to mid-size fabricator makes has nothing to do with equipment, personnel or partnerships. Rather, the error lies in dismissing automation as beyond what they need or can afford. Automation positions manufacturers for long-term success in an increasingly digital world. Reducing manual or repetitive efforts frees up skilled workers to focus on higher value tasks, minimizes errors, improves product quality and grows profitability through increased production capacity.

Harrison, Ohio – Cincinnati Incorporated, an Ohio-based company, has just announced their new PRO Suite of software: BendSim PRO and Nesting PRO.