Sescoi turns 20 and promises new developments

Sescoi was founded in 1987, in Macon, France, where the company still has its headquarters, by Bruno Marko. Shortly after, WorkNC was launched. Demand quickly took off and the company expanded its operation to the USA in 1991. Since then, subsidiaries have been opened successively in Germany, Japan, the UK, Spain, India and, most recently, China. Along with the international expansion, pioneering developmental work was also taking place, particularly with reference to 3D machining in the toolmaking industry. From experience gained in partnership with toolmakers, Sescoi developed WorkPLAN, its ERP software that launched in 1992. In 2006, this was joined by its MyWorkPLAN job management system. These are both designed for custom manufacture, helping companies to create accurate quotations, control costs and achieve delivery, quality and profit targets. In 2002, WorkNC-CAD was introduced. This enabled the manipulation of solid and surface models ready for machining, providing tools for core and cavity separation, surface repair and electrode generation, adding to the efficiency of programmers. Developments at Sescoi continued as its engineers launched 5-axis machining, including its Auto 5 system, which automatically changes 3-axis toolpaths into 5-axis. The next stage in the progress of Sescoi will come with the upcoming release of WorkNC G3 - a new generation of CAM/CAD software, integrating all user interfaces and setting new standards in ergonomic CAM/CAD operation and productivity.