Digital Manufacturing News & Events

CloudNC has expanded the availability of its AI-powered CAM Assist technology with a new integration for GibbsCAM. The add-on automatically generates machining strategies for 3-axis and 3+2-axis CNC operations, helping manufacturers reduce repetitive programming work while keeping programmers in control of machining decisions. GibbsCAM users also gain access to CAM Assist 2.0 and its Strategy Editor for reviewing and adjusting AI-generated strategies before toolpaths are transferred into the CAM environment.

Siemens and ModuleWorks have expanded their manufacturing software partnership by introducing advanced roughing, turning, feed-rate optimization and manufacturing-data tools as plugins for Siemens NX CAM. The integration is designed to reduce machining cycle times, extend tool life, simplify CAM programming and improve the flow of production data across connected manufacturing environments.

Mastercam underscores the strategic importance of its Everpath technology, positioning it as a foundational system that enhances precision, efficiency, and reliability in modern CNC machining workflows.

Built for an AI-first CAM workflow, AI Superagent works in ENCY like a CAM programmer — from 3D model analysis to project updates and autonomous execution.

WORKNC 2026.1 brings a series of practical enhancements aimed at improving mold and die machining productivity. The release adds machine-aware multi-directional rest roughing, a new 5-axis dynamic contact finishing strategy for circle-segment tools, upgraded curve profiling, support for cloud-based tool libraries, a refined ribbon interface, and a redesigned toolpath dialog with integrated multilingual help.

GO2cam has introduced its 2026 production software, delivering a redesigned CAM environment that enhances automation, precision, and productivity across milling, turning, and EDM operations.

MachiningCloud has officially integrated the Sandvik Coromant tooling catalog into its cloud-based platform, giving manufacturers and CAM programmers direct access to the company’s comprehensive tooling data.

GibbsCAM 2026 debuts a completely re-engineered Advanced 3D Machining engine that accelerates toolpath generation, refines surface finish, and enhances overall efficiency. Alongside this new core, the release brings expanded multi-axis capabilities, smarter tool management, and improved usability — setting a new benchmark in precision CNC programming.

Tebis has launched SmartOps, a next‑generation CAD/CAM process solution offering guided, template‑driven automation of manufacturing workflows. It spans the full process from CAD import to NC output, requires no scripting, and allows flexible user intervention. Early pilot users report faster, more consistent results and improved process stability.

Onshape’s latest 1.205 update introduces an embedded AI Advisor, more powerful Configurable Variable Studios, and enriched simulation support — delivering smarter design assistance, greater configuration flexibility, and more accurate analysis for thin‑walled and high aspect ratio geometries. These enhancements boost productivity and help engineers push more ambitious modeling across CAD, assemblies, and simulation workflows.