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Altus Adds PVA's Game Changing PathMaster X Software to Portfolio
May 16, 2024 | Altus GroupEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has announced the addition of PVA's new PathMaster X software to its product portfolio. PathMaster X transforms programming for PVA's conformal coating and dispensing systems with an intuitive, game-like controller interface.
PathMaster X is the next generation of Windows-based programming software from PVA, a leading manufacturer of conformal coating and dispensing systems. It provides greater control, advanced programming, and a fully configurable platform tailored to individual production needs.
Joe Booth, CEO of Altus Group said: "We're excited to offer the new PVA PathMaster X. This innovative software delivers an unparalleled user experience by combining advanced programming capabilities with gaming-inspired controls. Our customers will find PathMaster X incredibly easy to use for optimising their coating and dispensing processes.
"Altus Group customers now have access to PVA's innovative PathMaster X for simplifying their coating and dispensing operations. This software meets the high standards of innovation and performance our customers have come to expect."
The PVA X-Pad controller and touchscreen monitor allow machine operation, programming, and monitoring through an intuitive interface. Users can utilise the gaming controller-style interface with custom virtual buttons for an engaging programming experience akin to playing a video game.
PathMaster X offers a configurable workspace for conformal coating, dispensing, and custom applications. Its advanced online/offline programming enables users to program from anywhere. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface, custom overlays for valve size/pattern width, and other intelligent features streamline programming workflow.
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