SAi International has launched the latest version of its EnRoute CAD/CAM software, Version 5, for the production of detailed 3D output with surface creation and texturing with three-axis CNC sign-making machines.

The upgrade has over 50 modifications and new features including a new 3D Engrave Suite – comprising 3D Engrave, Rapid Texture, Rapid Picture, Toolpath Distortion and Prismatic Lettering – Object Distortion for the alteration of existing designs, a wider Advanced Nesting Suite and Remnant Creation to optimise material use. Users should also expect shorter production times, says SAi.

EnRoute's new features include more nesting options

"Our EnRoute software is renowned for its rapid texturing and 3D engraving capabilities, but EnRoute 5 ups the ante by incorporating industry-specific tools that push creative boundaries and further enhance productivity by saving design time and cutting costs," says EJ Nodurft, EnRoute product director, SAi.

"Since EnRoute 5 makes virtually all types of cutting possible, we believe that it meets all requirements for those users outputting to three-axis routers."