Hexagon Production Software (HPS – formerly known as Vero Software) which is world’s one of the leading Manufacturing Solutions Provider organization successfully launched WORKNC User Group on 04th Dec 2019 through its first meeting at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Chinchwad, Pune.
First WORKNC User Group Meet was a grand success with sharing of knowledge & best practices within WORKNC Users Community. More than 45 users from 30 organizations attended the event. This is the 1st User Group launched in India for Manufacturing Software Solutions. This is a very unique initiative probably a first of its kind in Manufacturing Solutions Industry.
It is a forum formed and run by Passionate Technical Users of HPS – WORKNC for the benefit of the users. It is a platform to share Technical Knowledge, Experience, Industry Best Practices & also different ways in which HPS products are being used to improve productivity across different industry verticals / segments.
Mr. Amol Mane (General Manager-Technical & Marketing, India & South East Asia) welcomed the participants and explained the concept, purpose and way of functioning of the HPS – WORKNC User Group.
Following passionate users of WORKNC showcased best practices using WORKNC followed across different industry verticals and how their organizations have been benefited :-
- Mr. Sachin Maindargikar, Assistant Manager – Development, M-TEK Engineers
- Mr. Jaywant Jagtap, CAM Programmer, Planetto Tooltech Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Anant Chopade, CAM Manager, Shapers India Pvt Ltd
Mr. Adinath More (Technical Manager–CAM Products) presented “What’s New in WORKNC 2020”. He has highlighted the major new developments done in WORKNC 2020 like new 5 axis rolling strategy, improved calculation speed in various aspects, improvements in robot module and simultaneous 5 axis machining using lens & barrel cutters (Advanced Toolform Technology).
WORKNC User Group – Core Committee was formed which included below members :-
| Sr. No. | Members Name | Designation | Organization |
| 1 | Mr. Avinash Mankar | Director | Tara Tools |
| 2 | Mr. Sanjiv Save | DGM – Operations | Shapers India Pvt.Ltd. |
| 3 | Mr. Navnath Solanke | Director -Partner | Classic Dies Tools |
| 4 | Mr. Raghav | CAM Programmer | Micotech |
| 5 | Mr. Balaji Sangulage | Machining Manager | Basis Mold India Pvt.Ltd. |
| 6 | Mr. Prashant Waybhat | CAM Incharge | Presscomps Engineering |
| 7 | Mr. Arvind Gadad | Director – Partner | Shakti Dies & Moulds |
| 8 | Mr. Lalbahadur yadav | CAM Programmer | Infinity Engineering Solutions |
| 9 | Mr. Umesh | CAM Programmer | Jaya Hind Industries |
The committee members will drive the WORKNC User Group activities and will decide the topics, presenters and frequency of such meetings for future.
During networking dinner, all the attendees interacted with each other and there was a lot of appreciation received from the community for organizing this useful and unique initiative. Overall the first WORKNC User group Meet was a Grand Success!
