Digital Manufacturing News & Events

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is redefining automation and efficiency in woodworking and fabrication with new advancements now available in its leading CAD CAM software, ALPHACAM. The newest release of ALPHACAM introduces multi-head nesting capabilities, expanded machining automation, and streamlined workflows designed to help manufacturers maximize productivity and material utilization across industries.

Onshape has introduced the AI Advisor, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide users with expert guidance on its cloud-native CAD and PDM platform. Accessible through the Onshape Learning Center, the AI Advisor offers real-time, context-aware assistance, helping users navigate complex design challenges and optimize their workflows.

Hexagon AB today announced the appointment of Andreas Renulf as President of its Manufacturing Intelligence division, effective 1 May 2025. Andreas will report directly to Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO, Hexagon. Josh Weiss, the current President of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division, is leaving Hexagon to join another company and will work with Andreas to ensure a smooth transition and handover until his departure at the end of May.

Cimatron released Cimatron CAD-AI, a new computer-aided design (CAD) technology that accelerates mold design and production by using artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically detect part features within solid models. The technology’s AI-based feature detection capabilities integrate seamlessly with Cimatron’s computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) automation tools to streamline the generation of safe and accurate CNC toolpath.

Siemens has unveiled significant enhancements to its NX™ software in the December 2024 release, focusing on advanced capabilities that streamline design workflows and bolster collaboration.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG, a leading developer of CAD/CAM solutions, is expanding its team in Sweden. Lennie Gustafsson, an experienced application engineer, is joining the team at the OPEN MIND Technologies Scandinavia AB subsidiary in Hässleholm.

Bricsys® has announced additional new and enhanced features in their latest BricsCAD® V25.2 release, following the launch of V25 in October 2024. This release empowers BricsCAD users to deliver their designs faster in a familiar, user-friendly CAD environment.

SolidCAM hosted an intensive training session on the newly developed Wire EDM module for the highly anticipated SolidCAM 2025. Packed with innovative features, this upcoming release is set to revolutionize Wire EDM programming with enhanced automation, improved cutting strategies, and seamless CAD integration.

ENCY Software, a European developer of innovative CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, is proud to announce the release of update 1.0.6 for entire ENCY product line. These improvements in ENCY 1.0.6 enhance usability, streamline workflows, and provide users with more powerful tools for robotics programming and cloud collaboration.

CIMCO Edit 2024 and its NC Machine Simulation add-on continue to evolve and one area of improvement is the ability to simulate entire turning centers. In the video below, we demonstrate a V-Turn A200 Horizontal Turning Center with a 12-tool turret.