Request InfoSolustan Inc.The latest version of the Agni laser controller and its associated LinkMotion driver software has been announced by Solustan Inc. The software works natively in both inches and millimeters. In addition to controlling the machine directly from a PC, it can also be controlled using iOS- and Android-based phones and tablets. The minimum job buffer is 1 GB. Most controllers are equipped with 4 GB. A simple USB cable with either 2.0 or higher interface is all that is required between the PC and the controller. 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