Develops the CAM software ESPRIT for CNC milling, turning and wire EDM
DP Technology Corp. (ESPRIT by Hexagon)
Camarillo (US) · Berlin · Bamberg · Florence · Busto Arsizio · Montpellier · Los Angeles · Chicago · Charlotte · Yokohama · Shanghai · Chengdu · SeoulNew on Amplifa
About ESPRIT by DP Technology
DP Technology is a manufacturer of CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software for the machining industry. The core product ESPRIT covers programming for 2-5-axis milling and drilling, 2-22-axis turning and wire EDM, complemented by machine simulation, G-code generation, universal post processors and CAD integration via ESPRIT FX (including SolidWorks). Functionality includes the knowledge-based manufacturing environment KnowledgeBase, the roughing strategy ProfitMilling for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axis cycles, and ProfitTurning for high-speed rough turning. The software is used by job shops through to multinational companies, including in aerospace, medical technology, energy, motorsport and tool and die making. According to the company, it invests around 20 percent of its annual revenue in market research and product development. The worldwide headquarters and product development are located in Camarillo, California; further locations are in Europe, Asia and North and South America, including Berlin and Bamberg in Germany. Since 2019, ESPRIT has operated under the Hexagon brand.
- Site
- Camarillo
- Processes
- CAM software (2-5 axis milling and drilling), CAM software (2-22 axis turning), CAM software (wire EDM), ProfitMilling (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axis roughing), ProfitTurning (high-speed rough turning), 5-axis composite milling with automatic tool axis orientation, Swiss programming (Swiss-type turning), Multi-spindle programming (spindle transfer, Bar Pulls)
- Materials
- ESPRIT CAM system, KnowledgeBase, ProfitMilling, ProfitTurning, ESPRIT FX, Machine Simulation, Post Processors, Machining Cloud Integration
- Certificates
- Technical support worldwide, Training (e.g. Swiss programming)
- Founded
- 1982
- Industries
- Aerospace, Medical technology, Energy, Motorsport, Tool and die making, Heavy equipment engineering
- 01
Market research and product development
- 02
CAD data import (ESPRIT FX, SolidWorks)
- 03
CAM programming (milling, turning, EDM)
- 04
Knowledge-based manufacturing (KnowledgeBase)
- 05
Machine simulation and post processing
- 06
G-code generation for the machine tool
- 07
Training and technical support
Software Functionality and Processes
ESPRIT CAM system
Comprehensive programming platform for 2-5-axis milling and drilling, 2-22-axis turning and wire EDM.
KnowledgeBase
Knowledge-based manufacturing that automatically selects machining cycles, tools and parameters based on stored best practices.
ProfitMilling
Patent-pending roughing strategy for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axis cycles to reduce cycle times and increase tool life.
ProfitTurning
Engagement control for safe high-speed rough turning to increase productivity.
ESPRIT FX
CAD-to-CAM feature exchange technology that transfers design intent from common CAD products, including SolidWorks.
Machine Simulation
Realistic simulation to ensure safety and efficiency before actual machine runs.
Post Processors
Universal post processor and extensive library of predefined post processors for machine-optimized G-code.
Machining Cloud Integration
Import of tools as assemblies via the Machining Cloud job manager.
Locations
Camarillo, California
USWorldwide headquarters and product development
Berlin
DELocation (product development/support)
Bamberg
DEGerman location
Florence
ITLocation (product development/support)
Montpellier
FREuropean location
Yokohama
JPAsian location
Shanghai
CNAsian location
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAM software (2-5 axis milling and drilling)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAM software (2-22 axis turning)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| CAM software (wire EDM)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| ProfitMilling (2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axis roughing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| ProfitTurning (high-speed rough turning)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 5-axis composite milling with automatic tool axis orientationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Swiss programming (Swiss-type turning)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-spindle programming (spindle transfer, Bar Pulls)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine simulation and G-code generationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Support
Programming quality is ensured by realistic machine simulation, which detects collisions and machine alarms before the test run. A worldwide team provides technical support as well as training, e.g. courses on Swiss programming.
| Evidence | Camarillo, California |
|---|---|
| Technical support worldwide | |
| Training (e.g. Swiss programming) |
History
- 1985
Introduction of the ESPRIT CAM software
- 2019
Participation in the Moulding Expo in Stuttgart (Hall 3, Stand 3D60) with presentation of KnowledgeBase, ProfitMilling and ProfitTurning
- 2019
Integration of ESPRIT into the Hexagon brand (espritcam.hexagon.com)