Entries by Vera Mues

TRAUB TX8 keyboard and IBM PC (Throwback 1984)

From 1984, R. & S. KELLER GmbH (today KELLER.Software) developed special keyboards that could be connected directly to the computer. This innovation in CNC training made it possible to learn how to operate the respective CNC control on the PC without having to go directly to the machine – so you couldn’t “break” anything. This […]

CNC software for CNC training (cutting machine operator)

The new generation is ready! Each trainee brings their own personality and energy to the table. With SYMplus CNC learning software, everyone is well equipped, whether they are just starting their training or preparing for the exam. The ease of use and the ability to work independently makes SYMplus the ideal software for practical preparation. […]

KELLER advocates for Quality Education (Throwback 1981)

“Because the city of Wuppertal had no money for a CNC lathe, I asked Wuppertal’s entrepreneurs for donations […]. In the meantime, the district president threatened disciplinary proceedings – and after the campaign was successfully completed, there was even praise from them!” says Siegfried Keller, our company founder. Even before he founded R. & S. […]

German and Chinese Foreign Ministers visited KELLER (Throwback 1986)

In the early days of R. & S. KELLER GmbH (now KELLER.Software), nearly 40 years ago (1986), the German and Chinese Foreign Ministers visited our company in Wuppertal. The focus: the future of CNC! In the photo: The man with the red tie is Mr. Keller, our founder. To his left stands the then German […]

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 is the latest version of SYMplus? https://cnc-keller.com/symplus-support/new-features-optimizations/ What is plusCARE? https://cnc-keller.com/symplus-support/pluscare/

Training Course in India, TECHNICplus (Throwback 2002)

In 2002, KELLER launched the ‘TECHNICplus’ mathematics software for basic vocational training. This learning software covered everything from advanced calculations and CNC mathematics to the basics of NC programming (and is still available from us today!). ‘TECHNICplus’, although primarily developed for the German training market, has also gained international recognition, as you can see from […]