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KELLER Christmas Party 2024

Christmas Spirit in the Finnish Grillkota! This year, we took our KELLER Christmas party to a truly special location: the Finnish Grillkota (Fyrhouse) at the “Grillakademie” in Bochum. After a cozy…

Newsletter December 2024

The skilled workers of tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and beyond. 2024 – what a year! In the CNC industry, challenges are part of everyday life: every workpiece presents new tasks, and each…

Day of German Unity 2024

On October 3rd, we celebrate the Day of German Unity  – a day that reminds us of the importance of solidarity and mutual support. These values also guide us at KELLER.Software in our mission to support…

CNCplus machines (Throwback 1992)

At the beginning of the 1990s, KELLER developed its own control software called "CNCplus" in collaboration with NUM as hardware partner and BOEHRINGER as manufacturer (as well as several other manufacturers).…

Newsletter September 2024

Prevent Data Loss : Key Tips for KELLER Users. Summer is slowly coming to an end and the new training year has begun. Many trainees are now entering the world of CNC, while others are preparing for…

Student License "DIN" or "PAL"?

Student License "DIN" or "PAL"? A question we hear from time to time. This graphic might help you make the right choice! To acquire SYMplus license: https://cnc-keller.com/buy-symplus/ What…

Olympia, Paris 2024

Happy Olympics to our neighbouring country France! Did you know that the famous Olympic flag first flew in Antwerp (Belgium) in 1920? Pierre de Coubertin, an important initiator of the modern Olympic…

55 years of the Moon Landing

“The Eagle has landed.” 55 years ago today, on July 20, 1969, humans set foot on the moon for the first time. Every machinist knows how crucial precision work is - and it was precisely this precision…

SYMplus™ Update 66

Good News for all SYMplus™ users! Update 66 of our SYMplus™ CNC software is now available for you to install. With a variety of improvements and optimised functions, we want to ensure that you can…

SYMplus™ Software Update 66

Update 66 is now available! We're thrilled to announce that Update 66 for SYMplus™ is now available for installation for all customers with plusCARE™! What is plusCARE™? With plusCARE™, you…

Newsletter June 2024

Milling: There were no major surprises in the milling exam. Of course, it was necessary to master the functions for switching the radius correction on and off and to apply the commands…

Long weekend (Corpus Christi 2024)

Thanks to the Corpus Christi holiday in NRW (as well as all federal states in southern and western Germany), we in the KELLER.Software team are treating ourselves to another long weekend. Summer officially…

Whitsun 2024

The KELLER.Software team wishes everyone a wonderful long Whitsun (vacation) weekend with lots of time for the family! From Tuesday, May 21, KELLER will be back for you as usual.

Father's Day 2024

Tomorrow is Father's Day - time for moments with the family! Whether it's a fun games evening or a relaxed outing, we always value time with our loved ones. That's why our office will be closed over Father's…

Labour Day (1 May 2024)

Tomorrow is “Labour Day”, but instead of working, we're also taking a well-deserved break to celebrate the achievements of the 19th century labour movement. Enjoy your day off and (hopefully)…

Training with KELLER.Software

Prepare yourself thoroughly for your PAL exam! With our CNC learning software SYMplus™, preparing for the IHK final examination for cutting machine operators (turning/milling) is as easy as child's play.…

Throwback 2014 - Foosball

In the picture you can see an exciting game of foosball between Mr. Reckermann, our sales manager, and Mr. Nouwan, our valued and long-standing partner from Belgium. The foosball table is located at…

Newsletter March 2024

Enhance Your CNC Daily Operations: Updates and Practical Tips for SYMplus™. We are delighted to bring to you the latest edition of the KELLER newsletter, designed to provide you with valuable insights…

Carnival 2024

Helau und Alaaf! The KELLER.Software team wishes all jesters and revellers a fantastic carnival full of fun, merriment, and of course, plenty of candy! The KELLER.Software team is here for you as usual…

Maintenance: February 8, 2024

On February 8, 2024, our partner WIBU-SYSTEMS will be carrying out maintenance work from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. What could this mean for you? During this time, it will not be possible to activate SYMplus™…

Happy New Year 2024

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024!  The first working day has begun and the KELLER.Software team is ready for new challenges and successes! Have you had a good start to the new year?

Throwback 2019 - Christmas Party

#ThrowbackThursday! 4 years ago, the sun was shining over our cozy Christmas party in the KELLER Lounge - mulled wine, bratwurst and lots of laughter! This year with us in Wuppertal: Fog and rain, but…

Newsletter December 2023

G54 X 2024. In this festive season, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for your continued loyalty and trust in KELLER.Software. There have been challenges, enriching encounters…

Merry St. Nicholas' Day!

Merry St. Nicholas' Day! In Germany, it is a tradition to place polished boots outside the door on the evening of December 5th. According to legend, St. Nicholas then comes by during the night and fills…

Throwback 2016 - User Meeting

#ThrowbackThursday to a special milestone at KELLER.Software! Seven years ago, in 2016, our first "KELLER User Meeting" took place. These meetings were about more than just dry business discussions; they…

Visit from China, Jining University

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Jining University in the Shandong province of China, led by University President Wang Qingming, here in Wuppertal. The 'School of Industry'…

Happy Halloween 2023!

We hope you are enjoying the autumn holidays! On October 31st, some states in Germany celebrate Reformationstag (Reformation day), while others observe November 1st as a holiday (All Saints' Day). In…

Throwback 2012 - KELLER in China

Traveling the world with KELLER.Software! In 2012, we made significant strides in the Chinese market. The fourth man from the left is Mr. Reckermann (Sales Director and our CNC programming expert).…

Throwback 1987 - Traub TND 360

#ThrowbackThursday! In the picture, the instructor teaches his apprentice the art of turning. The CNC lathe in question is a Traub TND 360 with the TX-8 control system from 1987. This 3,500 kg heavy…

SYMplus™ Software Update 65

Update 65 is now available! We're thrilled to announce that Update 65 for SYMplus™ is now available for installation for all customers with plusCARE™! What is plusCARE™? With plusCARE™, you…

Throwback 1988 - Maho MH 600 E

#ThrowbackThursday! Embarking on a time warp to the 80s manufacturing realm! Here's a glimpse of a Maho MH 600 E from 1988. Back then, the epitome of cutting-edge technology, today it's an emblem of durability…

Newsletter September 2023

Vacation is over? Here are the latest updates from "KELLER". With the end of summer break in most federal states (teachers from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg might already be checking their email inboxes),…

The newsletter from KELLER

Do you know about the KELLER Newsletter? Stay in the loop with regular updates (currently every three months) delivered straight to your email inbox – all completely free! To sign up, please drop…

Postprocessor vs. Simulator: What's the Difference?

Postprocessor vs. Simulator: What's the Difference? Here is a short and concise explanation! (see photos) Still not quite clear? You can find the in-depth answer on our support page: http://cnc-keller.yoursupport.de/cnc.en/entries/000536/difference-between-postprocessor-and-simulator A…

The KELLER support page

Experiencing difficulties? Have questions about SYMplus™? Reach out to our dedicated KELLER-Support! Here is the link: http://cnc-keller.yoursupport.de/cnc.en/

Throwback 1983 - CNC machines

Time travel to the year 1983! Our founder, Mr. Keller, was working as a vocational school teacher in metal technology at the "Gewerbliche Schule II der Stadt Wuppertal" (now "Berufskolleg Werther Brücke")…

SYMplus™ Update 65

Dear SYMplus™ users! The wait is over: Software Update 65 is now available! Simulators according to PAL2020: Numerous improvements and extensions. Turning: No more worries in the 2nd quadrant…

Throwback 1992 - CNCplus control

Did you know that KELLER had developed its own control software called “CNCplus” in the past? In 1992, being motivated by the success of “Graphic Programming with GKE + CAM”, KELLER implemented…

INSTANT CNC – new video on YouTube

Our brand new “INSTANT CNC” Video Series is now online on YouTube. A new video has been added to this series today. Have a look. In this video, you will see a simulation of the exercise task 3 from…

Throwback 1985 - KELLER in newspaper

On this #ThrowbackThursday, let's travel back to 1985. KELLER.Software developed the EPL1 Simulator on the Apple 𝘐𝘐e – fun fact: at that time, only 64 kB RAM was available! The EPL1 keyboard was…

Farewell trainee Jan Fiebich

Today is a bittersweet day! We have to bid farewell to our trainee Jan Fiebich, who has enriched KELLER.Software for three years with his enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication. It's hard to believe that…

KELLER logo then and now

On this #ThrowbackThursday, we're diving into the legendary KELLER logo. We've stayed true to ourselves over the years, and the "KELLER Blue" still adorns our logo. Which version of the KELLER logo…

A long Weekend Awaits

It's time to kick off the weekend a little earlier this time in Germany, starting on Wednesday! It's the perfect time to unwind, soak up the sun, and replenish your energy. The KELLER.Software team…

Newsletter June 2023

Unlocking New Horizons: Explore the PAL2020 Webinar Recording and IHK Exam Innovations If you have missed our webinars on the topic of “PAL2020: What's changing in the cutting machine operator exam”…

Throwback 1981 - KELLER in newspaper

On this #ThrowbackThursday, we're whisking you away to the year 1981 for a glimpse into the early days of "KELLER". Back then, our visionary founder Siegfried Keller was making an impact as a dedicated…

Girls' Day, Boys' Day 2023

Did you know that in the year 2022, 13,717 young people (according to IHK) began training as machining mechanics? This is a promising sign for the industry, but there is still so much potential to be tapped…

Happy Easter 2023!

Oops, who nibbled on the bunny's ears? Fortunately, that can't happen to a metal bunny, thanks to the crash warning in our SYMplus™ CNC software. This protects both bunny's ears and expensive CNC machines. Regardless…

Newsletter March 2023

PAL2020: How to rewrite old PAL programs. With the reform of the PAL norms in 2020, quite a few changes came our way. G17 is now G15, G86 and G88 remain, but many new or modified cycle addresses have…

Internship at KELLER.Software

"From the very first day, I felt at home thanks to the nice colleagues." 2 weeks are 'over' and we now have to say goodbye to our intern Edvin Catic. The team wishes you all the best for your future…

Happy (Chinese) New Year

Happy New Year, or as it is called in Chinese: Xīn nián kuài lè (新年快乐). The 15-day Chinese New Year begins today, and it is the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit zodiac sign promises to bring…

Fresh colour for the KELLER.Academy

The effect of a little colour is amazing! 9 new chairs moved into the KELLER.Academy training room this week and brought colors into this grey world. It's especially refreshing now in the winter. The…

New year = new and exciting projects

At KELLER.Software, there are a lot of things on the to-do list: in addition to a new – still secret – project, about which we will reveal more in the upcoming months, the KELLER.Academy will open…

Happy New Year 2023!

KELLER.Software team wishes you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year 2023! You have questions? Please feel free to contact our experts using the form below.

KELLER.Software Highlights 2022

Amazing, isn't it, how quickly time flies? Now the year 2022 is over and before we start the new year with fireworks and champagne, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty…

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas CNC-Buddies! Have a short time off and have a great holiday. We too are shutting down the computers, switching off the lights and locking the office door for a Christmas break. We…

SYMplus™ Update 64

With plusCARE™, there's even more inside your SYMplus™ CNC software than there are gifts under the Christmas tree: Update 64 of SYMplus™ is now available. The KELLER.Software team has already…

SYMplus™ Update 63

SYMplus™ Update 63 is now available to all customers with plusCARE™ and includes new features as well as great improvements. Scale the font size in the editor of the simulators to 200% by…

Newsletter December 2022

6 steps to an organised Postprocessor list. SYMplus™ provides a list of around 50 Postprocessors. In reality, you will hardly ever need all of them. Mostly you work with one or a few. So selecting…

KELLER.Software at the Metal Day 2022

Fostering young talents is the way to go! For the Metal Day at the David Röntgen School in Neuwied, Germany, both practical and theoretical workshops came together. It was a great pleasure for us to be…

Newsletter November 2022

The VR workshop: Playful access to the CNC world. What if you could learn in a “real” CNC workshop instead of learning theory in a classroom? What if you could practice there on lathes or milling…

Open Day at the BZI Remscheid - Info

Meet KELLER.Sofware from November 4 to 5, 2022 at the open day of the BZI Remscheid. Our experts will be happy to demonstrate the 'Virtual Workshop' with VR glasses or help you with questions about training,…

Newsletter October 2022

New edition workbooks for PAL2020. In 2 months it will be Christmas, but before we settle down comfortably on the sofa with cookies, we still have a PAL exam coming up. To help you prepare for…

Training - DIN/PAL Programming

This week's topic in KELLER.Academy was "Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™". We had 5 wonderful visitors for this course - Mr. Lattwein and Mr. Riedinger from the Gewerbliche Schule Ehingen…

Newsletter September 2022

1 KELLER-ID = x Users. No more time-consuming setups. No more of this unnecessary administrative act. Easily create one license for each technology and multiple users can work with the same KELLER ID…

Christiani Trainers' Day 2022

Finally, the Christiani Trainers' Day took place again! For two days, the focus in Rheine was on technical training and further education. In four different workshops the latest developments were exchanged.…

3rd year at KELLER.Software

It is shocking how the time flies. Our intern Mr. Jan Fiebich has entered his third year of internship. This means that he has been with us for 2 years already and this is his final year of training…

Newsletter August 2022

Digital learning with KELLER.Software. Classical learning is constantly evolving. "Digital learning" moved more and more into everyday life. This process was sped up in the last 2 years mainly due to…

Newsletter July 2022

There is a reason to celebrate: The KELLER. Academy is now 5 years old! In 2017, people with an inquisitive mind arrived at the Academy for the very first time. Among the first to arrive…

KELLER.Academy in Norderstedt

That's the way it has to be! 3 days of KELLER.Academy and heads were spinning! With a lot of fun, but great benefits, it was all about our CNC software SYMplus™ at the BBZ Norderstedt. On the third day,…

KELLER.Academy Online

This week KELLER.Academy was back online. We congratulate Mr. Haesler from MAHLE GmbH in Rottweil for successfully completing the 2 day course on the basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™.  Click…

KELLER.Academy - PAL2020

Last week KELLER.Academy had visitors. The course topic was: Driven Tools, Level Swivel and Reform PAL2020. The KELLER.Software team congratulates Mr. Voges and Mr. Gebken from BBS Meppen on their successfully…

Newsletter June 2022

Supported 2,400 trainees during the pandemic with SYMplus™. For two years we have been dealing with the issue of how learning should work when we are not allowed to meet, when schools are closed due…

KELLER.Academy: DIN/PAL Programming

The KELLER.Academy took place again last week. For 2 days, the course participants dealt intensively with the topic: Basics of DIN/PAL programming with SYMplus™. For a refreshing lunch break, there was…

Newsletter May 2022

3 last-minute KELLER learning tips. Sometimes time just flies by. It feels like only yesterday that the trainees began their training and now they are already writing their final exam for cutting machine…

KELLER.Academy Training

Congratulations to the trainees of “Hager Electro GmbH und Co. KG” on the successful completion of their 2-day KELLER.Academy course "Exam Preparation PAL".  KELLER.Software team is keeping…

Strategy- Meeting

In this fast moving business world, continuous improvement and staying agile is essential to survive. KELLER.Software tries to live this mantra on a daily basis. The picture given below is of the recent…

BETT UK Education Fair 2022

The 3 exciting and educational days in London are now sadly behind us. With a view of the River Thames and plenty of sunshine, our stay at the Bett UK education fair was really enjoyable.  We were…

SYMplus™ Update 62

SYMplus™ Update 62 is now available to all customers with plusCARE™ and includes new features as well as great improvements. Would you like to know what is new in this update?  You can find…

Newsletter March 2022

Innovations and the future of learning. We have good news: The next SYMplus™ update will be available in the next few weeks for all customers with a plusCARE™ contract. You can expect improvements…

KELLER.Academy Training

Congratulations to Mr. Fabian Wirsing from Hirschvogel Eisenach GmbH for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics of DIN/PAL Programming with SYMplus™”.  Click on this link to learn…

Training at KELLER.Academy

Congratulations to Mr. Indejit Jossan from JB STEELWORKS for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics of graphical programming (CAD/CAM) with SYMplus™”. Also thank you so much for…

Newsletter February 2022

Learn new things faster and more effectively   It is no secret that learning is increasingly taking place on the Internet. Videos are particularly popular. Videos increase the clarity…

Newsletter January 2022

Into the new year with good news. KELLER.Software wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2022. We at KELLER.Software, are also back from a week of company holidays, refreshed, relaxed and…

Bett UK 2022 Education Exhibition

What is Bett UK? Bett is the global community for education technology. Bett UK (British Educational Training and Technology Show) is an educational exhibition organized by Hyve Group to market…

Newsletter December 2021

Your 2021 with KELLER.Software. The year 2021 was once again full of challenges, experiences and innovations. But before we wish each other "Merry Christmas and a good and successful year 2022", December…

Training on Site at Albstadt

Right now it's training, training and more training. Having cancelled some of them in 2020 due to the pandemic, the KELLER.Software team will fortunately be able to host or be a guest more frequently in…

KELLER.Academy

The KELLER.Academy had visitors recently. The Hager Group's graduating class of machine tool specialists successfully passed their courses and received their certificates. The only thing now missing is…

Newsletter November 2021

Accessibility, Friendliness, Competence and Persistance. Are you at a loss for ideas on how to solve your CNC related questions? Don’t worry! That is why we have an expert support team at your service.…

Training on Site at Schiltach

Finally, an on-site training course took place again the week before last. Two intensive days in Schiltach in the Black Forest at the Hansgrohe company flew by. Some of you may know the company from your…

Customer Review KNIPEX (Part 2)

Knipex has been using SYMplus CNC software for more than 15 years now in their training. In this video, hear directly from the Head of Technical Training at Knipex, Mr.Herkert, what makes KELLER their…

Customer review KNIPEX (Part 1)

Training more than 70 apprentices with different levels of knowledge is a big task. Hear from Mr.Herkert, the head of technical training at the firm Knipex as he explains how KELLER has helped him…

Newsletter October 2021

Still in service then and now Do you own any old CNC machines? Or do you know such models from the past? Well, even if neither is the case, this discovery at the Bergische University Wuppertal is interesting…

KELLER.Academy

We had another visitor in our Academy today. Most of our courses are happening online these days, so it is rare to have visitors in the office. Ofcourse we are excited when someone does turn up. Last…

1 Year at KELLER

It feels like yesterday but one year has already passed since our trainee JF joined us. We are so proud of how far he has come in the last one year.

We are fully vaccinated.

Feel free to visit us in Wuppertal or preferably call us and ask for an appointment without any worries e.g. for a course at the KELLER.Academy.. Safety is our priority.  Incidentally, the vaccination…

Newsletter September 2021

Tricky Production Order? With renewed energy from the holidays, we are now getting back to work. To support you even more confidently and effectively than before, a very informative training session…

Internal training

This was a great training session!  Main topic: How to help you even more effectively in the very first telephone call.  The KELLER.Software team is very grateful to Mr. Mark Remscheidt from Mark…

Newsletter August 2021

Summer slump? Not with us! No matter whether it is a long trip or a vacation at home on the balcony, the KELLER.Software team wishes you a wonderful and relaxing summer season. While you are…

Newsletter July 2021

SYMplus™. Perfectly. Tailored. Do you sometimes feel that companies only offer fixed prices, with which you often feel uncomfortable? Also, your individual requirements for the product are not understood?…

Happy Birthday

It's the month of birthdays in our office. Today we wish a wonderful happy birthday to our lovely colleague Ms.Vera Mues.

Newsletter June 2021

Become a Math Pro with TECHNICplus™  You have an exam coming up? Or an aptitude test? Or simply want to brush up on your math skills for everyday life? With TECHNICplus™, the KELLER Math Software,…

Newsletter May 2021

KELLER.Software Training Initiative Exam preparations will soon come to an end. This month the IHK(Chamber of Industry and Commerce) final exam part 1 of the cutting machine operators (conducted…

SYMplus™ Update 60

With lots of brand new features and improvements, SYMplus™ Update 60 is available for all our customers with plusCARE™. Would you like to know what improvements have been carried out?  Here…

KELLER.Academy: Online classes

Online classes are becoming a necessity now. We at KELLER.Academy also offer online software training on request. Contact us using the form below if you would like to know more.  Photo: Our online…

Newsletter April 2021

Achieve a successful degree with KELLER.Software. We hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday. After this brief recovery period, the time will soon come: In about a month, the Chamber of Industry…

Newsletter March 2021

SYMplus™ gets the long-awaited Update. Did you know that with SYMplus™ in combination with plusCARE™, you have many more benefits than just the maintenance of your SYMplus™ software? It brings…

Newsletter February 2021

Visit KELLER.Academy online. We hope that you, your family and friends are healthy and happy. The year has just begun and already presents us with so many challenges. That's why it's more important…

Newsletter January 2021

Let's start this year with some good news Happy New Year! We wanted to start 2021's first newsletter on a positive note. First of all, we want to thank you for all the love and kind words we have…

Lathe - Early 20th Century.

Before the new year begins, let's take a trip back in time to the beginnings of the 20th century.  Long before KELLER.Software was in existence, there were milling machines and lathes. Of course,…

Newsletter December 2020

Digital is the new Normal 2020 was entirely different from what we have experienced in the previous years. It taught us to adapt to a changed normality through learning and continuous improvement. Here…

On-Site Training

 2 days training at the Berufskolleg Erkelenz last week with teachers and trainers from the region. Regardless of whether graphically programmed or according to DIN/PAL programming, at the end of…

KELLER.Academy & VR Sessions

Congratulations to Mr. Andre Börger from TS Steinfurt - Steinfurt and Mr. Sergey Koop from BORSIG Process Heat Exchanger GmbH - Gladbeck for successfully completing our 2 day course on “Basics…

Simulator und PostProcessor

Here is a question that we get asked again and again. So we thought we would post the answer once again for you. What is the difference between Simulators and Postprocessors? Here is the link:…

Office visit from our Partner

After a long while, we finally had house guests. We were extremely excited to welcome our new partner, ECS Erok CNC Service from Hamburg for a house visit. It was really fun to exchange information…

SYMplus™ UPDATE 58

The new SYMplus™ UPDATE 58 is now available to you.  If you are a SYMplus™ user with plusCARE™, you will get the update automatically as usual. Further information on the updates can be found…

Support of students/trainees and customers in times of COVID-19

KELLER unterstützt Schüler und Auszubildende Wir haben uns dazu entschieden allen Schülern und Auszubildenden, deren Schule oder Betrieb im Besitz von SYMplus® mit plusCARE™ ist, für die Dauer der Schulschließungen eine Vollversion der Bildungsstufe PALplus zum Arbeiten zu Hause zur Verfügung zu stellen. Natürlich kostenlos.

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