Digital Manufacturing News & Events

Hexagon, the global leader in measurement technologies, announced that Anders Svensson has officially assumed the role of President and CEO as of 20 July 2025. His appointment was first announced on 20 January 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sandvik announces the acquisition of Barefoot CNC, CAD/CAM Solutions, and CamTech Engineering Services, marking significant milestones in Mastercam’s mission to shape the future of manufacturing. Additionally, Sandvik has acquired CIMCO probing technology and post processor business, a software add-on for CAD/CAM programs that enables CNC touch probes to measure and locate workpieces before machining, improving part quality and reducing set up time.

Sandvik announces the acquisition of MCAM Northwest, ShopWare, and the CAD/CAM solutions business line from OptiPro Systems. These acquisitions mark significant milestones in Mastercam’s mission to shape the future of manufacturing.

Mastercam, a global leader in CAD/CAM solutions, is happy to announce the appointment of Russ Bukowski as interim President, effective December 16. This strategic move leverages Bukowski’s extensive experience and proven leadership to drive the company forward.

Today, CGTech proudly unveils a new brand identity as it rebrands to Vericut. This strategic change marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution and underscores its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in manufacturing technology.