Planit's advanced production planning and control system

Manufacturing is now a global activity and along with the huge opportunities that this presents comes significant competition in the form of production costs, quality and distribution. Therefore the importance of having a complete, fully integrated and flexible production management system cannot be overstated. The characteristics of such a solution must include an attractive buy-in proposition, investment value through continual improvement and the ability to view the enterprise from within a single environment in a fully connected manner. At Planit we pride ourselves in having one of the best-regarded manufacturing production control systems in Jobshop™ that has delivered real competitive benefits to hundreds of customers over many years by providing high-quality software and associated services within a culture of continual improvement.

Planit's CAD-CAM software for the metal industry

Our metals division is one of the biggest components of the Planit group and includes the world-renowned brands of Edgecam™, Radan™ and Alphacam™. These three products alone cover a huge spectrum of manufacturing capability ranging from milling, turning and mill/ turn all within 2 to 5 Axis strategies, sheet metal fabrication including punching, profiling and nesting plus an extensive range of solutions for an array of production machining and mold & die applications. Our solutions comprise standard out-of-the-box packages suitable for many customers at differing levels of complexity but also highly configurable products that allow for our customers to embed their competitive advantage within the complete implementation thus ensuring that they retain areas of expertise where they consider themselves unique.

Planit's CAD-CAM software for the stone industry

Alphacam is one of the leading and most established suppliers of CAD/CAM software for the stone industry. The Alphastone modules have been specifically developed to address the unique challenges encountered when machining marble and stone. Any configuration of machine, from simple 2-axis to complex 5-axis, is supported, as well as all the specific cutter types used within the industry. We work with a wide range of companies, from small niche stonemasonry companies which manufacture bespoke and intricate products, to larger volume players. One of our most high profile customers is Gaudi’s stunning Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Attracting over 2 million visitors each year, the cathedral is revered by the World of Architecture as one of the most original and ambitious modern buildings. Alphacam is being used to program CNC machines to cut the intricate stone components more accurately and significantly more quickly than could ever be achieved by traditional methods. Naturally, Alphacam is compatible with all CNC machines, production control software and Microsoft supported Windows platforms, including Windows XPTM. Planit products are integral to the success of thousands of companies worldwide, from small to large and across every aspect of manufacturing. Contact us today to find out how we can help your business become more efficient and profitable.

Planit's CAD-CAM software for the wood industry

Planit is a leading developer of software products servicing the woodworking industry. Our products help companies who design and manufacture goods such as casegoods for homes, offices, schools and hospitals. Our customers are one and two person shops to small businesses employing 20-30 people to multi-national, multi-billion pound corporations. Our products offer "right-sized” solutions, meeting the needs of the markets we serve. With over 20 years' experience in our chosen markets, Planit’s products are time tested and distributed worldwide. The Planit brands cover every aspect of the design to manufacturing process. The unique way in which our collection of software products can be integrated allows us to work very closely with our customers to determine the right solution to suit their individual needs. Planit products are integral to the success of thousands of companies worldwide, from small to large and across every aspect of manufacturing. Contact us today to find out how we can help your business become more efficient and profitable. Our extensive portfolio of design and manufacturing products represents the total CAD/CAM solution. From professional design software for planning through advanced manufacturing software to control any CNC machine, the Planit group of companies provides a ‘one stop’ solution to its customers worldwide.