News for April 2025

When it comes to designing cooling systems, capabilities that simplify intricate tasks and evaluate mold design in its entirety ensure that waterlines and components are safely and effectively placed, and molds perform as required. Continuously developed with the needs of the moldmaker in mind, Cimatron’s dedicated technologies for cooling design include tools that help moldmakers of any skill level design with confidence and consistently produce optimal results.

Mastercam, the industry leader in CAD/CAM solutions, is pleased to announce a new leadership appointment that will advance Mastercam’s global vision to address the growing needs of the U.S. manufacturing industry. Mastercam has appointed a new Vice President of Marketing, Nina Swienton.

To support the development of efficient and intelligent manufacturing in Taiwan, TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD (TMIC), an authorized distributor of ENCY Software, organized a seminar together with MAZAK Taiwan during the TIMTOS Again exhibition.

ModuleWorks announces the 2025.04 release of its software components for digital manufacturing. This latest release of the ModuleWorks SDK includes new and enhanced features designed to enhance process safety, improve toolpath generation efficiency, and increase part quality.

Mastercam, a global leader in CAD/CAM solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Bukowski as its President. Acting as the interim President since December 2024, Mr. Bukowski is ideally suited to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

CIMCO has officially launched its 2025 software suite, marking the beginning of a new era in digital manufacturing innovation. This release introduces a host of enhancements designed to improve simulation accuracy, streamline workflows, and bolster security across all platforms.​

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.