Overview of ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1

ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1 is a minor update in the ESPRIT EDGE series, developed by Hexagon’s Production Software division (formerly DP Technology). ESPRIT EDGE is an advanced, AI-powered CAD/CAM software for CNC programming, optimized for mills, lathes, Swiss-type machines, turn-mill centers, and additive/hybrid manufacturing. It leverages a digital twin for precise simulation, reducing cycle times by up to 60% and enhancing tool life through adaptive machining strategies. The 2025.1 release, launched in early September 2025, focuses on workflow stability, 5-axis enhancements, and Swiss-type machine support, building on the 2025 baseline’s AI integrations like ProPlanAI (fully rolled out in 2025.2). As of September 25, 2025, it is the latest stable patch before 2025.2, accessible via Hexagon’s Nexus platform for users with active licenses.

Key Features

  • Digital Twin Simulation: Machine-optimized G-code generation with real-time verification, incorporating kinematics, axis limits, and controller emulation.
  • AI-Driven Automation: Natural language processing for guidance; adaptive cycles for multi-channel synchronization.
  • Multi-Axis Machining: High-speed 2.5- to 5-axis roughing, finishing, and probing cycles with tilted plane support.
  • Swiss and Turning: Versatile part handling, automatic rechucking, and OEM-specific post-processors for lathes and mill-turns.
  • Integration: Seamless import/export with CAD systems; supports probing, chamfering, and deburring operations.

What’s New in ESPRIT EDGE 2025.1

This update emphasizes flexibility in operation management and expanded 5-axis capabilities, particularly for complex remachining and Swiss setups. It addresses user feedback on consistency during edits and simulations.

Feature Area Key Enhancements Benefits
Operation Management Preserves Tool Change Positions when suppressing/unsuppressing operations; maintains Work Offset, Rotary Solution, and Collinear Solution. Greater workflow flexibility without resetting parameters, reducing errors in iterative programming.
5-Axis Machining Corner Remachining now supports both Steep and Shallow Strategies. Improved surface finish and efficiency for intricate geometries, minimizing undercuts.
Swiss-Type Support Enhanced programming for CITIZEN lathes, including automatic synchronization, adaptive cycles, and tilted plane rotation. Simplifies multi-channel Swiss operations, with real-time simulation for safe, optimized G-code.
General Workflow Stability fixes for setup changes; integration with Nexus for detailed notes and updates. Faster onboarding for new users via AI tools; OEM-tailored outputs eliminate post-processor tweaks.

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