Digital Manufacturing News & Events

Mastercam, the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider, announced the release of Mastercam 2026, introducing several productivity enhancements along with advanced machining capabilities and AI-enabled CAM intelligence, designed to help manufacturers increase workflow efficiency, reduce programming time, and minimize shop floor bottlenecks.

NX Inspector now introduces model-based characteristics (MBC) as well to give you even greater control of the product manufacturing information (PMI) within the MBD. It’s the first CAD-native implementation of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium standard for MBC, integrating data that engineers previously managed across a variety of documents and software tools.

OPEN MIND presents the 2025 release of its hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite. The highlight of the new version is the easy-to-use, automatic deburring function. The 2025 release includes a new tessellation algorithm and a simplified element display for CAD models, which help further accelerate the CAD part of the software.

AutoCAD 2026 delivers groundbreaking performance boosts—with file opening up to 11× faster and app startup 4× quicker—enhanced by built‑in Autodesk AI tools like Smart Blocks and Activity Insights. New integrations, including Connected Support Files and web‑based multi‑user markup, empower teams to streamline workflows across desktop, web and mobile platforms.

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.

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.

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.

GO2cam International is proud to announce the release of its new version, GO2cam Production V6.12, scheduled for March 3, 2025. This update marks a turning point in precision machining by integrating cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance the user experience and optimize operational productivity.

The Public Beta program for Mastercam 2026 is now available! Here’s a look at how to participate in our Public Beta program and the top new features we are most excited for you to try in Mastercam 2026 Public Beta.

ModuleWorks announces the 2024.04 release of its software components for digital manufacturing. This latest release of the ModuleWorks SDK contains a range of new and enhanced features for efficient toolpath generation, ranging from improvements in 2-axis machining to multi-axis surface finishing and more.