CNC Design is offering a number of integrated solutions from Siemens for automating metal forming machines, helping metal working companies deal with an increasing variety of products and decreasing batch sizes. The PressLineSimulation tool digitally replicates the metal forming process to simulate the entire pressing process, allowing virtual optimisation. The optimisations can then be incorporated into the SIMOTION motion control system. CNC Design also distributes Siemens’ Metal Forming Solution Package, which is an integrated automation solution for metal forming applications. The package includes software libraries for the SimoRoll, SimoTrans, SimoFeed and SimoPress metal working stations. The libraries in the package combine automation functions with main drive control, cam control and tool management capabilities. A graphic user interface allows for the creation of machine software for individual metal forming machines.