3i Software - Amada

Integration with VPSS 3i: The software is part of the Virtual Prototype Simulation System (VPSS). This means programs created in the office can be sent directly to the machine. The AMNC 3i control reads these files and automatically sets up the necessary parameters, drastically reducing setup time.

Automatically optimizes material utilization to reduce scrap and cost.

Unlike generic CAM software, the 3i platform is built with deep, proprietary knowledge of Amada machine kinematics, bending limits, and laser optics. Key Features of the 3i Ecosystem 1. Advanced Automated Nesting

Implementing Amada 3i software fundamentally alters the workflow of a job shop.

—which stands for Virtual Prototyping Simulation System 3i —is an integrated CAD/CAM ecosystem built to digitize, simulate, and automate the entire sheet metal manufacturing process . By shifting the trial-and-error process entirely off the physical shop floor and into a virtual environment, the suite solves the traditional industry bottleneck of extended machine setup times and high scrap rates. Relying on its three core pillars— Intelligent, Interactive, and Integrated —the platform generates unified sheet metal engineering models (SEMs) to link design directly to machine-ready execution. amada 3i software

The platform captures geometry data from external 2D or 3D CAD files to generate a unified, manufacturing-ready SEM file.

Today, Amada 3i software sits at the core of the company's Industry 4.0-compatible smart factories, enabling manufacturers to reduce setup times, eliminate manual programming errors, accelerate production, and achieve unprecedented levels of operational efficiency.

Automates bending operations with features like:

Connects all sheet metal processes to a centralized, shared relational database (the vSDD or SDD database). Key Modules in the VPSS 3i Ecosystem Integration with VPSS 3i: The software is part

The system seamlessly connects, managing the entire data flow from CAD/3D model import to nesting, NC programming, and machine operation, ensuring data integrity.

The control is designed for Industry 4.0 compatibility, connecting directly to the Amada SDD (Data Management) Server via Ethernet. This central server stores all production data, including part drawings, tool setups, bending sequences, and machine programs, making it available to both machines and programming workstations on demand. All information is managed centrally, eliminating data silos and ensuring consistency across the production environment.

If you are currently using older software (such as older AMNC or third-party CAM like SigmaNEST), moving to Amada 3i involves a learning curve. However, the Return on Investment (ROI) is usually measured in months, not years.

The software embeds specific manufacturing logic, automatic tool selection, and bend sequencing, reducing human error. integrating design and fabrication data

VPSS 3i is an integrated CAD/CAM software ecosystem that stands for . It reverses the traditional manufacturing sequence by starting with the finished assembly and working backward through welding, bending, and blanking to ensure perfect results. Key Solutions in the Suite

Amada 3i software is not merely an accessory to a machine; it is a comprehensive manufacturing operating system. By democratizing complex programming through intuitive visualization, integrating design and fabrication data, and enabling smart automation, it addresses the manufacturing industry's most pressing challenges: the shortage of skilled labor and the demand for faster turnaround times.

: Automates nesting and laser/punch programming to maximize sheet utilization and machine runtime. VPSS 3i Bend

Modern, user-friendly graphical interfaces reduce the learning curve for new programmers and accelerate nested layouts.