What’s New in Version 2.4.0: January 2025 Update

We are delighted to unveil our latest update, which includes key new features, significant enhancements to existing workflows, and numerous bug fixes. These updates are designed to provide an improved experience and greater efficiency for your robot path planning.

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New Features

• Synchronized Waypoints: Until now, robot movements and external axis movements were added independently of each other and the only way to generate synchronized waypoints was to use Path Optimizer. With this release, all waypoints added in stations that include external axes are now synchronized by default. This ensures that both the robot and external axis motions are unified under the same waypoint, resulting in synchronized movements without the need to run through the Path Optimizer module. This enhancement simplifies workflows and reduces setup time.
• Improved Backup and Restore Workflow: Users now have more control over restoring backups. When restoring a station that already exists in the app, users can choose to either skip the existing station or add it as a duplicate. This eliminates potential conflicts and provides a more flexible restoration process.
• Enhanced Meshing Process: The meshing process in the AutoScan Workflow has been refined to produce higher-quality meshes. This improvement ensures more accurate representations of workpieces and better results in downstream operations.
• Deviation Limit for Path Correction: A new feature has been added to allow users to limit the degree of deviation that path correction should address. This feature enhances safety and provides better control over path adjustments during operations.
• Improved Mesh Selection: The Mesh Selection workflow has been enhanced with a new UI that allows users to preview the brush size and select specific planes within the mesh. These enhancements help users isolate areas of interest while avoiding accidental selection of irrelevant parts of the workpiece.

More Improvements

• Path Correction Consistency: Improved handling of path corrections to ensure consistent results during script generation.
• Mesh Upload Options: Users can now upload meshes or CAD files into the app directly from the station or project mesh selection page instead of having to go to the 3D Models page.
• Improved Linear Rail Scanning Workflow: Sensor TCP now snaps such that the Y-axis is parallel with linear rail movement, improving alignment during the scanning motion and resulting in better-quality mesh.
• Standardized Gimbal Frames: All gimbals in the application have been standardized to follow the same frame, ensuring consistency across projects.
• Tailstock Length Adjustment: Users can now adjust the IRBP-L tailstock length during project setup to accommodate varying SKU sizes for the same station, improving flexibility in configuration.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where restoring from the cloud would get stuck in the progress dialog if there was no internet connection.

• Addressed a few issues that occurred when accessing the Edit Setup module and during mesh loading on the project setup page.

• Resolved some issues in the AutoSurface and AutoPattern modules to improve the consistency of the paths generated on surfaces.

• Fixed UI issues with the Locked Joint Configuration indicator on the Treeview, providing a smoother user interface.

• Improved collision detection for certain robot models and tools, ensuring higher collision fidelity.

 

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