The CREATIVE name was born in 1980 from a vision of change for the future of machine tools and an unwillingness to accept the status quo. Creative was an early entry in the field of CNC for the skilled trades of complex 3-D contouring for molds, dies and prototype models.
Creative began in 1980 and first promoted the Sharnoa CNC and its unique abilities to be programmed "parametrically" for complex contours before CAD / CAM could be effectively or economically implemented. Our introduction of the Lemoine system for digitizing and subsequent innovation of online cutterpathing and "Real Time Machining" furthered the industry's agility with the evolving CNC technology. Creative's development of new methods for training mold, die, and pattern makers in how to use control capabilities was pivotal to profitability for early entrants to the market of CNC for 3-D, as well as simultaneous 4 and 5 axis.
Led by partners George Nicoloff and Todd Schuett, the Creative staff's diverse background add value far beyond the Creative Evolution CNC face value. Our strength is in the synergy of our people, with a depth of experience in the design and repair of electronic, mechanical, and software applications, as well as complex contour milling applications.
Creative Evolution uses the term "Look Ahead" to describe the way our CNC controls handle high-feed milling of irregular shapes. Creative Evolution CNC controls "look ahead" to adjust feed rates for required tool path redirection, yet they slow down the machine only as much as required, to ensure maximum productivity. While other controls cause machines to break tools or produce out of tolerance parts, Creative Evolution CNC controls handle the most difficult twists and turns at the highest speeds.
The word EVOLUTION is a central focal point for the company, representing the ongoing change and the need for change to stay competitive in today's global marketplace. The Creative Evolution CNC was born from a need for change, to empower CNC users worldwide to update control features and capabilities without a need for retrofit or replacement. Creative's "open systems architecture" based on common industry standard PC's ensures that legacy. Even the first prototype Creative Evolution CNC controls can and do run the latest versions of software.
The Creative Evolution CNC is featured as standard equipment on all Creative Evolution high performance machining centers and is also available as a retrofit to enhance productivity on most all popular CNC mills and machining centers. Creative Evolution machines are also sold in Asia, Europe, and Australia under the trade names "Strathclyde" and "Fine Tech. "
