The Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) is a public institution within the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The FAPS chair won the "Best Freestyle Demonstrator" award at the OE-A Competition, with the award being given for a fully additively manufactured light bulb developed at FAPS.

The demonstrator, developed utilizing their Pictures by PC CAD/CAM software from Schott Systeme GmbH, showcases the combination of additive manufacturing with pr...

The entire team here in the heart of Munich wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. As we wrap up 2025, we’re excited to share our latest video showcasing the power of Pictures by PC CAD/CAM software—with a special focus on its advanced industrial carving and engraving capabilities.

Industrial carving and engraving are essential for a wide range of applications, including the manufacturing of embossed dies, rollers, front panel displays, electrodes for intricate moulded d...

Welcome to Schott Systeme’s latest Pictures by PC CAD/CAM video presentation, showcasing the power of automatic programming for plate-based components such as control panels, stamped parts, base plates, and electronic components.

In this video, you’ll see how Pictures by PC’s advanced hybrid modelling suite (solid, surface, and mesh) enables fast, intuitive modification of imported STEP models using direct, interactive CAD modelling tools. No complex remodelling—just quick, efficient design c...