Predator 2025 News about software, hardware or services

2025 Predator News

Latest news, announcements and press releases

April 7th 2025 - Predator IIoT Service v12.0.0.39 BETA is released

Predator IIoT Service v12.0.39 BETA has been released. This major release provides almost 40 new features including a rebranding from CNC Service, vbscripting and several new protocols. Finally, new database and Windows OS compatibility has been added. Refer to the following details:

Adds Predator IIoT branding to better reflect the application scope
Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows 2025 Server support
Adds Windows 2022 Server support
Adds Microsoft Access 2021 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express support
Adds Oracle 23c support
Adds Oracle 23c Free support
Adds Oracle 21c support
Adds Oracle 21c Express Edition support
Adds modern splash screen
Adds support for IIoT style configuration, default folders and logs
Adds vbscripting support when collecting data within all protocols
Adds Haas NGC protocol
Adds Siemens S7 protocol
Adds Telnet protocol
Adds MTConnect v1.5 support
Adds \LongMinute, \LongSecond, \ShortMinute and \ShortSecond variables to all protocols
Adds \ScaleValue variable support to protocols with registers and threshold registers
Adds Program Name to all Okuma protocols
Adds Float LHR and Float HLR support to Modbus
Adds PSPLC.exe to the installation
Adds license display within the Predator IIoT Service Manager
Adds desktop shortcut creation during installation
Adds Upgrade dialog to the Predator IIoT Service Manager
Improves application load time
Improves FirebirdSQL security
Improves OPC UA security
Improves installation to be more consistent with other Predator applications
Improves installation with modern graphics
Improves closing the Predator IIoT Service Manager
Includes v12.0.0.722 licensing
Fixes a bug with database password encryption for some passwords
Fixes a bug with reading Fanuc Focas comments
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server Support

Customers participating in Predator Software's BETA program can download and install v12.0.39 of Predator IIoT Service from our web site at any time. Beta test site customers should contact us at support@predator-software.com for technical support.

April 6th 2025 - Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2136 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2136 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds Predator Virtual CNC's default colors to the Predator STL Utility
Adds the use of Predator CNC Editor specific machine folders within Predator Virtual CNC
Adds Cancel button to the Predator STL Utility
Adds Color and Material Dialogs to the Predator STL Utility
Adds STL specific Color and Material details to override defaults within Predator Virtual CNC
Improves the performance and quality of 3 axis tool motion with bullnose tool shapes
Improves the performance and quality of 5 axis tool motion with tapered ball tool shapes
Improves the performance and quality of 3, 4 and 5 axis tool motion with flat tool shapes
Improves complex 5 axis swept tool calculations
Improves international resources within the Predator STL Utility
Improves STL creation via the Edit Array dialog option within the Predator STL Utility
Improves arc inspection with 5 axis rotary table style CNC machines
Improves inspection of ruled surfaces
Improves rendering of complex shapes
Improves defaults when partial drill, chamfer and dovetail tool definitions are used within Predator Headers
Improves assigning material to an STL file to simplify density and mass calculations within the Predator STL Utility
Improves installation with several minor improvements
Improves the maximum number of file extension filters
Includes v12 licensing v12.0.0.731
Fixes a bug with rectangular pocket cycles and the last pass in Z
Fixes a bug with cutter compensation and nearly tangent arc-arc connections
Fixes a bug with error handling of bad tooling parameters

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.1.2136 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 3rd 2025 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.2180 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.2180 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

Fixes a bug with rectangular pocket cycles and the last pass in Z

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2180 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 2nd 2025 - Predator Adaptive CNC v12.0.5.5 is released

Predator Adaptive CNC v12.0.5.5 has been released. This major release provides 40+ new features in a stand-alone application. Previously adaptive CNC technology was bundled within Predator RCM. Predator Adaptive CNC supports up to eight CNCs per PC with unlimited sensors and PLCs. Refer to the following details:

Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows Server 2025 support
Adds Windows Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express support
Adds complete adaptive CNC automation and operation
Adds multiple PLCs and sensor support
Adds adaptive CNC history reporting and trending
Adds sensor management
Adds ERP and MES integration within FastTrack via vbscripting
Adds customer logo option to main cell layout
Adds comprehensive simulation support for testing independent of customer implementations
Adds encryption to passwords saved within .INI files
Adds hiding light tower option to CNC machines
Adds option to size panel to fit image
Adds Predator MDC settings to the cell setup wizard
Adds password changing for the cell user
Adds version 12 specific Microsoft SQL Server password
Adds product specific application name, folders, .INI file and registry entries
Adds product specific images, configuration settings and logins
Adds Spanish language support to FastTrack
Improves cell layout wizard with delete and reset buttons
Improves loading of CNC properties after a delete or reset
Improves shutdown operation
Improves memory utilization
Improves logging of events
Improves organization of common CNC and sensor properties
Improves FastTrack magazine to automatically remove existing jobs
Improves lot information display to refresh automatically after a status change
Improves display of scrollbars
Improves exiting the application when there is a database connection issue
Improves performance of moving cells within a cell layout
Improves log file headers
Improves logging of CNC and sensor communications
Improves installation with modern graphics
Improves installation of C++ runtime libraries
Includes v12.0.0.671 licensing
Fixes a bug when closing the application after deleting a widget
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server Support

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.5.5 of Predator Adaptive CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running older versions of Predator RCM or Predator Adaptive CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 31st 2025 - Predator RCM v12.0.5.6 is released

Predator RCM v12.0.5.6 has been released. This major release provides 100+ new features including all new oven management, sensor-based adaptive machining, improved robotic operation, new v12 licensing, new database and Windows OS compatibility has been added. Refer to the following details:

Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows 2022 Server support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express support
Adds sensor-based adaptive machining
Adds machine feed hold and program stop based on sensor conditions
Adds comprehensive sensor support with dedicated sensor panels
Adds complete oven management and heat treat processing
Adds multiple Honeywell oven controller support
Adds oven history reporting and trending
Adds oven recipe management
Adds Zebra printer support for heat treat results
Adds ERP and MES integration within FastTrack via vbscripting
Adds look ahead processing and performance improvements for all robotic operations
Adds customer logo option to main cell layout
Adds Predator Tracker v12 integration for tool tending and tool life support
Adds Predator PDM v12 integration for CNC program revision control
Adds comprehensive simulation support for testing independent of customer implementations
Adds manual mode operation for an automated cell
Adds maintenance of items outside of a cell
Adds encryption to passwords saved within .INI files
Adds loading style options for first available or designated per unit
Adds robot task to verify an item for pick, read and place
Adds part transfer restrictions to all machines and magazines
Adds pausing tasks that can't be processed allowing other tasks to be run
Adds look-ahead to improve part transfer speed
Adds job progress bar to machines
Adds hiding light tower option to machines
Adds overlapping job support commonly used with multi-tasking lathes with multiple heads
Adds abort option for the current robot task
Adds unload at end of batch option to machines
Adds unit information table to improve robot capabilities
Adds constant for current data path
Adds option to size panel to fit image
Adds searching for tools by tool ID
Adds unlimited size lot sizes for manual cells
Adds multiple attempts for writing tool information before failing
Adds new menu Add to Unload within the Tooling menu
Adds manual tool offset support when presetter is offline
Adds track offsets to support negative track positions when a robot is on a rail
Adds R12 through R16 register support in the Registers tab for Fanuc Robots
Adds Production ID to Fanuc robot registers
Adds configurable scrap part signal
Adds Reset and Delete buttons to the cell wizard's layout tab
Adds Job List Manager functions to Job queues
Adds automatic opening to lot and group windows
Adds display of file transfer list to the part information tab
Adds Predator MDC settings to the cell setup wizard
Adds support for up to 18 units within center track layout
Adds password changing for the cell user
Adds automatic queue to FastTrack within pallet style cells
Adds CNC option within manual load style cells
Adds product specific application name, folders, .INI file and registry entries
Adds product specific images, configuration settings and logins
Adds version 12 specific Microsoft SQL Server password
Adds QueueView.exe to the install
Adds Predator RCM Express specific splash screen
Adds real-time clock to the status bar
Adds database upgrade change file to help address upgrade issues
Improves drawer design to restrict each drawer to a single batch/lot
Improves drawers to always start with position one
Improves robot gripper control
Improves Fanuc robot operation
Improves Tool tending operation
Improves Pallet tending operation
Improves CNC machine tending operation
Improves CMM machine tending operation
Improves shutdown operation
Improves memory utilization
Improves logging of events
Improves the maximum number of tool life minutes
Improves saving the main window location when a manual robot is implemented
Improves module organization with discrete folders for robots, machines, controls and features
Improves pallet groups to use part definitions
Improves sequence of jobs created by FastTrack for additional flexibility
Improves organization of common machine properties
Improves FastTrack magazine to automatically remove existing jobs
Improves part feeder infeed positions to be virtual
Improves part queuing to automatically skip blocked drawer positions
Improves applying a new status to automatically clearing row selections
Improves lot information display to refresh automatically after a status change
Improves display of scrollbars
Improves exiting the application when there is a database connection issue
Improves display of the tool tending menu in non-tool tending cells
Improves performance of moving cells within a cell layout
Improves log file headers
Improves Presetter to reselect the part number after editing a part number
Improves display of selected columns within Job Queues
Improves logging of serial communications
Improves logging of CNC program selection
Improves trace logs when a job is rejected
Improves automatically clear parts not linked to jobs when emptying a drawer
Improves blocked positions being utilized within a drawer
Improves multiple head support for lathes
Improves installation with modern graphics
Improves installation of C++ runtime libraries
Improves licensing error messages
Includes v12.0.0.714 licensing
Fixes a bug deleting an empty table
Fixes a bug displaying the correct Robofil status after a user disconnects
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server Support

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.5.6 of Predator RCM from our web site. Customers running v11 or older of Predator RCM should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 27th 2024 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.2173 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.2173 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

Fixes a bug resizing views without focus
Fixes a bug with cutter compensation and nearly tangent arc arc connections
Fixes a bug with rectangular pocket cycles and the last pass in Z

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2173 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 26th 2025 - Predator DNC v11.0.1.2175 is released

Predator DNC v11.0.1.2175 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Fixes a bug with Send to CNC with Fanuc FOCAS introduced in v11.0.1.2153

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2175 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator DNC should contact their local Predator VAR or Predator Software at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 25th 2025 - Predator FLM v12.0.4.49 is released

Predator FLM v12.0.4.49 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds a three strikes rule to license management
Improves error messages
Improves importing a .license file with additional validation processes
Includes v12.0.0.731 licensing
Fixes a bug with ping message processing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download v12.0.4.49 of Predator FLM from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator FLM should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 24th 2025 - Predator DNC v11.0.1.2163 is released

Predator DNC v11.0.1.2163 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Improves installation to use Predator Software Inc. within Windows Add/Remove Programs
Fixes a bug with Remote Cancel
Fixes a bug with Receive from CNC with a Fanuc FOCAS1 style CNC

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2163 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator DNC should contact their local Predator VAR or Predator Software at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 23rd 2025 - Predator Serial Tester v12.0.5.5 is released

Predator Serial Tester v12.0.5.5 has been released. This initial release simplifies testing serial ports, serial devices and serial cables via a loopback adapter. This RS232 tester is designed to help Predator Field Service and Predator Reseller personnel troubleshoot real-world challenges:

Adds support for COM1 - COM20 ports
Adds support for 2400 - 115000 baud
Adds sent, received, lost and bad character counts
Adds 00-FF continuous testing and display
Adds Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 OS support
Adds Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, IoT 2019, 2016 and 2012 OS support

March 22nd 2025 - Predator CNC Service v11.0.0.224 is released

Predator CNC Service v11.0.0.224 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

Adds more trace error messages
Improves the Fanuc CNC comment processing to be compatible with a great range of Fanuc CNCs
Fixes a bug with Fanuc CNC comment processing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.217 of Predator CNC Service from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator CNC Service should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 11th 2025 - Predator DNC v12.0.0.574 BETA is released

Predator DNC v12.0.0.574 BETA has been released. This release addressed issues identified during internal beta testing efforts. Refer to the following improvements:

Includes v12.0.0.717 licensing
Removed .NET 2.0 requirement within the application

Customers participating in Predator Software's BETA program can download and install v12.0.0.574 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Beta test site customers should contact us at support@predator-software.com for technical support.

March 8th 2025 - Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.4 is released

Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.4 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Adds SIM wrapper error numbers to licensing messages
Improves publisher within the .exe and control panel
Improves the help about dialog
Includes v12.0.0.714 licensing
Fixes a bug with the maximum number of ovens within the cell wizard

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.5.4 of Predator Oven Control from our web site at any time. Customers running older versions of Predator RCM aof Predator Oven Control should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 7th 2025 - Predator DNC v12.0.0.570 BETA is released

Predator DNC v12.0.0.570 BETA has been released. This release addressed issues identified during internal beta testing efforts. Refer to the following improvements:

Improves command icon size within DNC Explorer
Improves link and terminator icon size within Object Manager
Improves publisher within the .exe and control panel
Fixes a bug with the Email terminator
Fixes a bug with displaying the wrong icons within Object Manager
Removed .NET 3.5 requirement within the install

Customers participating in Predator Software's BETA program can download and install v12.0.0.570 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Beta test site customers should contact us at support@predator-software.com for technical support.

March 5th 2025 - Predator PDM v12.0.53 is released

Predator PDM v12.0.53 has been released. Refer to the following details:

Adds Part Name filtering within the Part Filter By dialog

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.53 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator PDM should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 4th 2025 - Predator DNC v11.0.1.2153 is released

Predator DNC v11.0.1.2153 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Improves EOL processing within the Danobat terminator
Improves COM port logging within the machine logs
Improves closing Ethernet ports within the FTP server terminator
Improves closing Ethernet ports within the Allen Bradley SLC terminator
Improves closing Ethernet ports within the Email terminator
Improves closing Ethernet ports within the Client and Server terminators

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2153 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator DNC should contact their local Predator VAR or Predator Software at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 3rd 2025 - Predator DNC v12.0.0.563 BETA is released

Predator DNC v12.0.0.563 BETA has been released. This major release provides an updated user interface while improving overall communications with CNC machines, CMMs, PLCs, 3D printers, robots, laser markers, dot peen markers, tool presetters and test stands. In addition, the Enterprise edition includes an all new Predator File Viewer with support for 40+ file formats. Finally, support for the latest databases and Windows OS compatibility has been added.

Customers participating in Predator Software's BETA program can download and install v12.0.0.563 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Beta test site customers should contact us at support@predator-software.com for technical support.

February 25th 2025 - Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.3 is released

Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.3 has been released. This major release provides 40+ new features in a stand-alone application. Previously oven control technology was bundled within Predator RCM. Predator Oven Control supports up to eight ovens per PC with unlimited boxes, carts, soaking and ramping recipes. Refer to the following details:

Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows Server 2025 support
Adds Windows Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express support
Adds complete oven management and heat treat processing
Adds multiple Honeywell oven controller support
Adds oven history reporting and trending
Adds oven recipe management
Adds Zebra printer support for heat treat results
Adds ERP and MES integration within FastTrack via vbscripting
Adds customer logo option to main cell layout
Adds comprehensive simulation support for testing independent of customer implementations
Adds encryption to passwords saved within .INI files
Adds hiding light tower option to ovens
Adds option to size panel to fit image
Adds Predator MDC settings to the cell setup wizard
Adds password changing for the cell user
Adds version 12 specific Microsoft SQL Server password
Adds product specific application name, folders, .INI file and registry entries
Adds product specific images, configuration settings and logins
Adds a single file listing of any table issues on startup
Adds Spanish language support to FastTrack
Improves cell layout wizard with delete and reset buttons
Improves loading of oven properties after a delete or reset
Improves shutdown operation
Improves memory utilization
Improves logging of events
Improves organization of common oven properties
Improves FastTrack magazine to automatically remove existing jobs
Improves lot information display to refresh automatically after a status change
Improves display of scrollbars
Improves exiting the application when there is a database connection issue
Improves performance of moving cells within a cell layout
Improves log file headers
Improves logging of oven communications
Improves installation with modern graphics
Improves installation of C++ runtime libraries
Includes v12.0.0.671 licensing
Fixes a bug with Zebra label printing in the oven module
Fixes a bug when closing the application after deleting a widget
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server Support

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.5.3 of Predator Oven Control from our web site at any time. Customers running older versions of Predator RCM aof Predator Oven Control should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 24th 2025 - Predator DNC v11.0.1.2131 is released

Predator DNC v11.0.1.2131 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Adds PREMOTE.exe v12.0.0.542
Fixes a bug with updating a single machine status icon
Fixes a bug with receiving Mazatrol introduced with v11.0.1.2117
Fixes a bug with receiving xmodem introduced with v11.0.1.2117

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2131 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator DNC should contact their local Predator VAR or Predator Software at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 18th 2025 - Predator PDM v12.0.51 is released

Predator PDM v12.0.51 has been released. Refer to the following details:

Adds Windows Server 2025 support
Adds display of the number of vault items in the status bar while loading
Adds columns for Port and IP4 to the View Components Machines window
Adds columns for Port and IP4 to View Vault and View Released Vault to the grid
Improves View Vault and View Released Vault performance, especially with loading large vaults
Improves Filter By and Part Filter performance
Improves toolbar display performance
Improves variable processing performance
Improves the DNC Touch toolbar icon
Improves the import dialog to disable checkbox options when in-process
Improves installation on drives other than c:\
Improves language resources
Improves online help
Includes Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2089 for backplotting - Learn more
Includes v12.0.0.695 licensing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.51 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator PDM should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 17th 2024 - Predator Touch HMI v12.0.25.1 is released

Predator Touch HMI v12.0.25.1 has been released. This release makes the following improvement:

Fixed a bug with automatic centering on secondary monitors

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.25.1 of Predator Touch HMI from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator Touch HMI should contact us at updates@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 15th 2025 - Predator CNC Editor v12.0.18 is released

Predator CNC Editor v12.0.18 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds Windows Server 2025 support
Improves installation on drives other than c:\
Improves upgrade dialog
Includes Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2089 for 23 backplotting improvements - Learn more
Includes v12.0.0.695 licensing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.18 of Predator CNC Editor from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator CNC Editor should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 14th 2025 - Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2089 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2089 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds Windows Server 2025 support
Adds automatic scrolling to the current tool within the Job Properties
Adds 4th axis rotary / turret to the list of system colors
Improves performance of all solid model boolean operations
Improves Deep Zoom windows to only include fixtures when fixtures are machinable
Improves initial tool display within the Job Properties
Improves automatic stock calculation when the CNC program is mainly arc motion
Improves backplotting performance when there are lots of small arcs
Improves rotary only motion block processing
Improves gauge display size
Improves saving of machine .mch files
Improves scaling data format processing within Fanuc_Common.rpi
Improves scaling data format processing within Flashcut_Common.rpi
Improves scaling data format processing within Haas_Mill_Common.rpi
Improves scaling data format processing within Mitsu_Common.rpi
Improves scaling data format processing within Mitsubishi_SinkEDM_Common.rpi
Improves scaling data format processing within Mitsubishi_WireEDM_Common.rpi
Includes v12 licensing v12.0.0.689
Fixes a bug when the maximum number of nested macro calls are exceeded
Fixes a bug with multiple views
Fixes a bug when optimizing a CNC program
Fixes a bug with processing a G40 with bad arc motion
Fixes a bug with the last motion block within an uninitialized cutter compensation move

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.1.2089 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

February 5th 2025 - Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.3 BETA is released

Predator Oven Control v12.0.5.3 BETA has been released. This major release provides 40+ new features in a stand-alone application. Previously oven control was bundled within Predator RCM. Predator Oven Control supports up to eight ovens per PC with unlimited boxes, carts, soaking and ramping recipes.

Customers participating in Predator Software's BETA program can download and install v12.0.5.3 of Predator Oven Control from our web site at any time. Beta test site customers should contact us at support@predator-software.eu for technical support.

January 31st 2025 - Predator FLM v12.0.4.41 is released

Predator FLM v12.0.4.41 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Includes v12.0.0.681 licensing
Fixes a bug with ucrtbase.dll

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download v12.0.4.41 of Predator FLM from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator FLM should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 27th 2025 - Predator DNC v11.0.1.2117 is released

Predator DNC v11.0.1.2117 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

Adds receiving multiple files via path definitions within the Danobat Terminator
Adds sending multiple files with wildcards via Remote Request
Fixes a bug with Danobat Terminator

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.2117 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator DNC should contact their local Predator VAR or Predator Software at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 23rd 2025 - Predator PDM v12.0.49 is released

Predator PDM v12.0.49 has been released. Refer to the following details:

Adds support for importing custom fields for jobs, parts, machines and users
Adds support for predator slash variables to a [Extra Database Columns] configuration section within PDM.INI
Adds display of extra columns within the shop floor grids
Adds Predator PDM Export service compatibility with extra columns
Improves Predator PDM Export service output when multiple machines are defined per PC
Improves online help
Improves PImportWorksheet.xls
Improves startup performance
Includes v12.0.0.671 licensing
Fixed a bug with importing part types

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.49 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator PDM should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 17th 2025 - Predator Touch HMI v12.0.24.17 is re-released

Predator Touch HMI v12.0.24.17 has been re-released. This release makes the following improvements:

Improves the reference manual
Fixed a bug with the modified date and time stamps in the install

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.24.17 of Predator Touch HMI from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator Touch HMI should contact us at updates@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 16th 2025 - Predator License Utility v12.0.25.1 is released

Predator License Utility v12.0.25.1 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds Predator Oven Control to the Add license dialog
Adds Predator Adaptive CNC to the Add license dialog
Improved the Predator License Utility v12 - Reference Manual.pdf
Fixed a bug adding Predator CNC Editor licenses via the Add license dialog.

This is a free utility and customers can download v12.0.25.1 of the Predator License Utility from our website at any time.

January 13th 2025 - Predator FLM v12.0.4.32 is released

Predator FLM v12.0.4.32 has been released. Refer to the following improvements:

Adds support for restarting the FLM service without losing checkin/out transactions
Improves memory management
Includes v12.0.0.664 licensing
Fixes a bug with ucrtbase.dll

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download v12.0.4.32 of Predator FLM from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator FLM should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 8th 2025 - Predator CNC Editor v12.0.17 is released

Predator CNC Editor v12.0.17 has been released. This major release provides a more modern user interface, improved editing, significantly improved backplotting and tighter integration with Predator DNC, PDM, MDC, Tracker and Travelers with the Enterprise edition. In addition, new Windows OS compatibility has been added and the Enterprise version includes support for a greater range of databases. Refer to the following improvements:

Includes Predator Virtual CNC v12 for 200+ backplotting improvements - Learn more
Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows 2022 Server support
Adds Microsoft Access 2021 support
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Express support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Oracle 23c support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Oracle 23c Free support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Oracle 21c support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Oracle 21c Express Edition support within the Enterprise edition
Adds Database Upgrade Confirmation dialog within the Enterprise edition
Adds 37 new modern toolbar buttons
Adds three new toolbar sizes
Adds nine new user interface themes
Adds modern background image
Adds modern splash screen
Adds Tool Types and Tool Numbers as a standard component within the Enterprise edition
Adds Kit Types and Kit Numbers as a standard component within the Enterprise edition
Adds Gage Types and Gage Numbers as a standard component within the Enterprise edition
Adds Material Types and Material Numbers as a standard component within the Enterprise edition
Adds Refresh button to all 22 component views
Adds Refresh button to 60+ reports
Adds 16 new reports within the Enterprise edition
Adds Bar code label printing for Jobs, Parts and Users within the Enterprise edition
Adds Change to Uppercase wizard
Adds Change to current place holder wizard
Adds Importing of 16 additional component CSV formats within the Enterprise edition
Adds advanced password options within the Enterprise edition
Adds DNC Touch client window within the Enterprise edition
Adds View Tool Number toolbar icon within the Enterprise edition
Adds View Kit Number toolbar icon within the Enterprise edition
Adds 52 new permissions within the Enterprise edition
Adds support for custom fields within New and Edit Machine wizards when defined in Predator PDM v12
Adds support for custom fields within New and Edit Part wizards when defined in Predator PDM v12
Adds support for custom fields within New and Edit User wizards when defined in Predator PDM v12
Adds support for custom fields within New and Edit Job wizards when defined in Predator PDM v12
Adds viewing of custom fields within View Component Jobs, Machines, Parts and User dialogs
Adds support for Oracle local time to Predator CNC Edtior Enterprise
Adds new text viewer for attachments within View Components windows in Predator CNC Editor Enterprise
Adds compatibility with Windows Sandbox
Improves Import Worksheet with up-to-date v12 CSV requirements
Improves New and Edit Part wizards with additional fields
Improves New and Edit Job wizards with optional Release Job to Shop Floor checkbox
Improves Permission organization
Improves 12 international language resources
Improves application load time by reducing the size of the application
Improves database schema to support additional permissions
Improves database schema to support additional PDM vault options
Improves upgrade dialog
Improves existing permissions within the Enterprise edition
Improves Help About dialog with modern graphics and application version details
Improves online help with new and improved topics
Improves installation with modern graphics
Includes v12.0.0.610 licensing
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server Support

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.17 of Predator CNC Editor from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator CNC Editor should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 7th 2025 - Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2051 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v12.0.1.2051 has been released. This major release provides a more modern user interface, additional machine simulation, analysis and realism to digital twin machine simulation and verification. Refer to the following 200+ new features and improvements:

Adds 3D printer simulation and verification
Adds hybrid 3D printer and 3 Axis, 4 Axis or 5 Axis CNC milling machine simulation and verification
Adds flame / torch 3 Axis, 4 Axis and 5 Axis CNC machine simulation and verification
Adds hybrid flame / torch and 3 Axis, 4 Axis or 5 Axis CNC milling machine simulation and verification
Adds waterjet 3 Axis, 4 Axis and 5 Axis CNC machine simulation and verification
Adds hybrid waterjet and 3 Axis, 4 Axis or 5 Axis CNC milling machine simulation and verification
Adds 2 Axis wire EDM and 2 Axis wire EDM with a rotary table machine simulation and verification
Adds 4 Axis wire EDM and 4 Axis wire EDM with a rotary table machine simulation and verification
Adds spindle motor details including torque and directional forces to support machining analysis
Adds stock material details including hardness and density to support machining analysis
Adds 1400+ materials with a new grid selection displaying appropriate material details
Adds material cross reference standards for Class, WKNM, DIN, AFNR, AISI/SAE, BS, INTD, JIS, UNE, UNI, UNS and WNEN
Adds tool material details including materials, engagement angles, edges, overhang and much more
Adds real-time machining analytics and analysis of tool life, cut depths, tool engagement, cutting forces, shank stress, etc.
Adds real-time part rendering based on each analytic metric and analysis
Adds feed or feed and speed CNC milling optimization based on machining analytics
Adds real-time cost estimating based on CNC machining simulation and verification
Adds optional sub spindle support for turning
Adds optional automatic chuck for sub spindles
Adds rendered thread display for milling and turning
Adds probe tool definition, probing cycle simulation, contact point for CNC mills and mill/turns with output file support
Adds swing arm, carousel and slider style tool changer simulation for milling
Adds automatic tool changer styles for CAT30, CAT40, CAT45, CAT50 and CAT60
Adds automatic tool changer styles for HSK 25, HSK 32, HSK 40, HSK 50, HSK 63, HSK 80, HSK 100 and HSK 125
Adds maximum ramp angle definition and verification per milling tool
Adds machine subtype styles to simplify the number of primary machine types
Adds dedicated pause tool bar button
Adds two new color and material dialogs
Adds new real-time interactive lighting
Adds interactive tool color panel
Adds color coded G Code display to the CNC panel
Adds color coded register display with integrated graphing
Adds floating model toggles in the upper right-hand corner of every window
Adds tap tool support to the Predator Header
Adds Copy to Clipboard button to the Inspection dialog
Adds tool library grid display of most tooling parameters to simplify selecting the correct tool
Adds additional example tools from 1500 in v11 to 7600+ sample tools in v12
Adds support for version 12 Predator Licensing
Adds support for multiple instances of Predator Virtual CNC to run simultaneously on the same PC
Adds optional annual subscription pricing
Adds Windows 11 support
Adds Windows 2022 Server support
Adds 50 new modern toolbar buttons
Adds tooltip help to the Patterns tab within the Machine dialog
Adds tooltip help to the Parameters tab within the Machine dialog
Adds modern splash screen
Adds Unicode support for filenames
Adds hex pattern definitions within reverse post files
Adds all new Predator STL Utility with additional CAD like features
Adds STEP import to the Predator STL Utility to support STEP conversion for machines, stock and fixtures
Adds a v11 to v12 machine conversion wizard
Adds a v11 to v12 job conversion wizard
Adds 64-bit application support to for larger solid model sizes and additional machining details
Adds additional example jobs
Adds support for additional G and M codes for milling, turning, EDM, flame and waterjet simulation
Adds NURBS interpolation for Fanuc, Heidenhain and Siemens style CNCs
Adds new reverse post parameters, commands and registers
Adds registry entries to adjust CPU utilization
Adds Croatian and Korean language support for a total of 18 languages
Adds Show Rapid Moves toggle option in the Edit Menu
Adds double click and right mouse menu for editing Tool Colors within the Tools Panel
Adds HTML Tool Display option for each tool within the Tools Panel
Adds tool descriptions for each tool within the Tools Panel when the tool library is not used
Adds latest End User License Agreement to the install
Adds chamfer angle support within linear motion for Okuma Lathes
Adds pause right mouse menu within the main simulation windows
Adds Save to J2T support for RVP only style jobs
Adds STEP file support to Open CAD files
Adds additional entity support to DXF files
Adds CAD layer viewing toggles and color changes to DXF files
Adds CAD layer viewing toggles and color changes to CADL files
Adds missing license status display within the Help About dialog
Adds Visual Studio C++ 2022 redistributables to the install
Adds Deep Zoom support to wire EDM simulation after slug removals
Adds Deep Zoom support to milling and turning verification after chip removals
Adds CADL file support to Open CAD files
Adds horizontal and vertical thread orientation for Okuma G34 and G35 support
Adds Okuma J parameter support for threading
Adds Okuma G31 support
Adds lathe threading support for chaining and variable lead threads
Adds Okuma Two Spindle reverse post
Adds Siemens labels to several mill and lathe examples
Adds Siemens ACN, ACP and DNC support
Adds macro name support for modal macro calls
Adds Okuma MODIN and MODOUT macro calls within Okuma reverse post processing
Adds hex character support via x00 - xFF syntax within reverse post processors
Adds error message when G96 causes excess feed collision
Adds toggling rapid motion display while running a simulation or when paused
Adds ellipse feature recognition and display within inspection
Adds G33 to Fagor 8050T reverse post processor
Adds coolant verification within the models vs. reverse post processing
Adds support for nine-digit tool numbers within APTCL
Adds transparent and translucid x-section options
Adds backplotting support from Predator PDM and Predator PDM Enterprise v12
Improves backplotting support from Predator CNC Editor v12
Improves Predator Header operation
Improves Fadal, Fagor, Fanuc, Okuma, Siemens and other CNC control support
Improves Register's panel with real-time bar graphs and maximum limit display for many registers
Improves Intel and AMD CPU utilization to improve performance
Improves nVIDIA and AMD GPU utilization to improve performance
Improves transparent machine, stock and tool performance
Improves backplot performance
Improves turret display and rotation performance
Improves stock cutoff and display for turning
Improves OpenGL dialog and adds options to configure the line width for backplotting and edges
Improves performance for large stock models
Improves Predator Dynamic Graphics visualization and performance
Improves utilization of double precision for in-process calculations
Improves boolean solid model calculations and processing performance
Improves custom tool shape calculations and processing
Improves panel layout for a wider range of screen resolutions
Improves spinning tool performance during simulation for milling
Improves 3/4 and 1/2 cut stock model display for turning
Improves cut off detection for turning
Improves backstep memory utilization and turning support
Improves image quality slider operation
Improves Moving Parts tab operation within the Machine properties dialog
Improves support for multiple CNC programs per job
Improves deep zoom display and processing
Improves HTML Setup Sheet graphics
Improves x-section operation and visualization
Improves Shop floor mode
Improves the maximum number of lights from 5 to 8
Improves cutter compensation to be calculated in real-time
Improves taper tool performance for milling
Improves support for tools without flutes
Improves TCP style 4 and 5 Axis calculations
Improves scanning G Code programs to automatically identify the CNC vendor
Improves display of RVP style jobs
Improves 18 international language resources
Improves Help About dialog with modern graphics and application version details
Improves online help with new and improved topics
Improves installation with modern graphics
Improves lots of existing jobs to support v12 features
Improves Predator CNC Editor integration
Improves depressed tool bar button visualization
Improves Help About and OpenGL dialog layouts
Improves wording of multiple resources to improve usability
Improves saving tool offsets to the Predator Header
Improves scanning for Fadal style CNC programs
Improves image quality with ball end mills
Improves DXF viewing and inspection options to Open CAD files
Improves DXF to honor color inheritance from blocks and layers
Improves full circle arc support
Improves STL support to Open CAD files
Improves Help About dialog
Improves v12 license verification
Improves default layouts when switching between CAD viewing and machine verification/simulation
Improves v12 license recovery via floating network licensing with poor Wi-Fi/networking performance
Improves user interface when opening CAD files
Improves turning UVW support with G28
Improves Interference_Check parameter to detect cutter compensation errors
Improves rotary axis motion when look ahead is enabled
Improves pattern recognition to better support Heidenhain R0
Improves mill cycles with complex cutting conditions
Improves 17 different example jobs
Improves system variable support within Heidenhain reverse posts
Improves exporting APTCL and APTCL-ISO file formats
Improves exporting DXF and CADL file formats
Improves tab order within the properties dialog
Improves closing the setup dialog
Improves Preferences dialog layout and operation
Improves multi-axis APTCL GOTO support
Improves help messages within the parameters list dialog
Improves batch mode output to simplify processing the results
Improves lathe cycles when there is no initial G1 move
Improves stock shifts relative to P0 vs. machine datum
Improves collision checking with tool shanks
Improves preferred standard resource strings
Improves preferred standard stock material selection lists
Improves inspection when the first tool has a shank definition
Improves work in process display orientation of lathe parts
Improves special lathe thread motion cases and rendering
Improves slant bed lathe simulation
Improves detection of non-ASCII characters within CNC programs
Improves NC Panel display when blocks are processed
Improves Siemens string label support within lathe contour subprograms
Improves floating license support with latest Predator FLM v12
Improves machine parameter tooltips within the Machine properties dialog
Improves displaying tooltips when multiple monitors are used
Improves example jobs included within the install
Improves Dutch and German resource files
Improves deep zoom and main solid model resolutions
Improves memory optimization and garbage collection
Improves selecting stock materials within the pulldown
Improves arc plane calculations when the ArcNormal parameter is used
Improves fixed axis tilt on rotary head arc and helical motion
Improves new material creation
Improves J2T loading
Improves MODULE36_POST example job
Improves Fanuc turning cycle support
Improves lathe threading cycles
Improves Haas G254 dynamic work offset support
Improves J2T support for multiple setups
Improves J2T support when exporting RPI files
Improves reverse post processing with real data format when no separator is used
Improves support for reversing cutter compensation
Improves M30 to ignore last cutter compensation position
Improves progress bar display
Improves Shop Floor mode's ease of use
Improves CAD and CAM mode's ease of use
Improves automatic vise operation
Improves Siemens CYCLE800 support
Includes v12 licensing v12.0.0.610
Removed Windows Vista & 2008 Server support
Removed 32-bit Windows OS support
Removed Animation support

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v12.0.1.2051 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v11 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

January 6th 2025 - Predator PDM v11.0.293 is released

Predator PDM v11.0.293 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

Adds additional language resources
Fixes a bug when installing on fixed drives other than c:\
Fixes a bug with the Status Report
Fixes a bug with the Vault Item File Report

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.293 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator PDM should contact us at sales@predator-software.eu for upgrade details and pricing.

30 Amazing Years!

In November, Predator Software celebrated 30 incredible years in business, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has made this milestone possible.

To our customers: Thank you for your trust, loyalty, and support over the years. Your belief in Predator products and services has been the driving force behind our success. It has been an honor to serve you, and we look forward to continuing to meet your smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technology needs.

To our team: Your dedication, passion, and hard work have been the backbone of our growth. Each of you plays an essential role in our journey, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without your commitment and effort. We are incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished together.

Here’s to the next 30 years of success and collaboration. We are grateful for the past and excited for the future!

With heartfelt thanks,
Jim Abbassian
President and Co-Founder