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Four Great Reasons to Meet Us in Fall 2025
This fall promises to be eventful! We look forward to welcoming you at four industry events in Germany and Switzerland.
Release: SheetMetal Inventor 2023
The 2023 version of SPI SheetMetal Inventor for Autodesk Inventor is available for download in our download portal. Contact our support for more details!
Release: SheetMetalWorks 2022
Alongside adjustments to Solidworks 2022, the new version also brings some time-saving enhancements, for example, the automatic creation of three drawing views including fully dimensioned unfolding.
Newest Software Solutions from SPI at the Blechexpo in Stuttgart
Visit the SPI stand in exhibition hall 1, booth 1005 for live demonstrations and personal discussions on the topics of “continuous process chain, manufacturing-ready sheet metal unfolding, cost calculation alongside design” and more.
Release: SheetMetal Inventor 2022
In addition to adjustments to the new Inventor version and updates to the functionality of our CAM interfaces, the most important new feature concerns the unfolding of standard components.
New Features: SPI CAD Viewer 2021
In response to customer wishes, CAD Viewer 2021 has been expanded to include functions that facilitate communication between design and production. It is now possible to apply both text and barcode to the sheet metal part.
New Release: SheetMetalWorks 2021
The 2021 release includes significant improvements to SheetMetalWorks’ multibody capabilities as well as other improvements. Extend your installation with two new modules!
Release: SheetMetal Inventor 2021
Our CAD team is excited to present SPI SheetMetal Inventor 2021. The newest version of our sheet metal add-in for Autodesk Inventor introduces some valuable new features as well as quite a few improvements. Here’s what you need to know.
News About our Support Hours and Licenses during the Coronavirus Crisis
The global pandemic has brought about many changes for all of us. Therefore, working together to find forward-looking solutions is particularly important. We listen to your inquiries and have adapted our offers accordingly.
New Release: SheetMetalWorks 2020
We are pleased to introduce SPI SheetMetalWorks 2020 with valuable new features and improvements. These are the enhancements that you can look forward to when upgrading to the newest version.
Visit SPI at the Blechexpo 2019 in Stuttgart
The 14th Blechexpo in Stuttgart, Germany will focus on outstanding process competence for the processing of sheet metal, pipe, and profiles from the 5th through the 8th of November 2019. We look forward to your visit!
Video Series Part 6: Manufacturing Information
One of the most effective ways of linking CAD and fabrication is by making sure that your flat patterns contain all the necessary manufacturing information. See how easily it is achieved with the help of SPI Sheet Metal Solutions!
Video Series Part 5: Non-Native Data
With non-native data, you can never know about the quality of the data you receive. While some errors are easy to spot, others may not be immediately visible. The SPI software will help you to create a correct flat pattern nevertheless.
Video Series Part 4: Bend Reliefs
If you design sheet metal for bending, you know how important it is to add bend reliefs that are suited for the material thickness as well as for the bend radius. See how easy it is with SPI SheetMetal Solutions!
Video Series Part 3: Unfolding Assemblies
Unfolding a single sheet metal part is easily done. But what if you have designed an assembly? This video shows you how simple it is to assign material data and other settings to all sheet metal parts and unfold them with a single click.