New Introducing HexaViz™

Hexapod Simulation Software for
6-Axis Motion Exploration

Discover which Newport Hexapod model best fits your application needs before ordering. Newport's FREE HexaViz Hexapod Simulation Software provides an easy-to-use virtual hexapod interface to evaluate travel range, load capacity, force, and torque characteristics.

 
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HexaViz main overview screen with current configuration, positions, load and force values.
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Explore multiple 2-D linear & angular workspaces simultaneously.
 
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Execute manual hexapod moves with sliders and perform absolute and incremental moves with 'Tool & Work' frames.
 
 
 
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Virtual hexapod orientation, coordinate system adjustments, and motion simulation previews.
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Validate entire XYZ workspace in 3-D.
 
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Performance testing by load, force, and torque (useful in finding worst case positions).
 
 
 
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Collision Simulation.
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Collision between hexapods and objects.
 
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Collision between objects on hexapods and fixed objects.
 
 
 

HexaViz Key Features:

  • Compatible with Newport's complete line of HXP Series Hexapods
  • Graphical display of travel ranges axis-by-axis, in 2-D or XYZ 3-D views
  • Manual sliders for motion
  • Incremental motion capability
  • Coordinate system and Hexapod orientation configuration
  • Hexapod actuator load capacity and overload condition verification, when loads, forces or torques are applied
  • Display of worst case positions
  • Ability to save configuration for easy recall
  • 3D file import or creation using an existing library
  • Collision Simulation
    • Between hexapods and objects
    • Between objects on hexapods and fixed objects

Software Compatibility:

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10*
  • Free Disk Space: 2 GB
  • Memory (RAM): 1 GB
  • Graphics Hardware: DirectX 9 compatible
  • Monitor Resolution: WXGA (1366x768) or higher
  • Runtime requirement: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile or higher

 HexaViz Hexapod Simulation Software Brochure ( 2.5 MB, PDF)

*NOTE: HexaViz runs on any PC equipped with DirectX 9-compatible graphics hardware capable of a WXGA display resolution. All modern Windows based PCs are capable of running HexaViz. It is possible to run this program under Windows XP SP3 or Vista SP1, provided a DirectX 9-compatible display driver is installed. Although the software works on these machines, we do not provide support for such legacy configurations.