Global competition Anca launches 2025 Tool of the Year and Female Machinist Awards

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Anca honours innovation and talent in precision tooling once again in 2025 with its international ‘Tool of the Year’ and ‘Female Machinist of the Year’ awards, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and the growing role of women in the industry.

Cutting technology expert Anca CNC Machines will once again host two competitions in 2025 to recognise progress and achievements in the precision tooling industry. ‘Tool of the Year’ provides a stage for toolmakers from around the world to showcase their best and most precise tools and their craftsmanship. Participants will compete for a range of prizes, including Anca products worth 10,000 Australian Dollars, a trip to Anca, on-site consulting by Anca experts and a 12-month Anca Academy subscription, as well as other attractive prizes from sponsors GDS, Tyrolit, oelheld and Premex.

Participants can enter one or both of the following categories: #MadeonAnca for physical tools manufactured using Anca technology, and Most Innovative Tool Design for virtual tools.

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The 1st place winner in #MadeonAnca will receive:

• Option 1: Anca accessories/software worth AUD$10,000 and a trip to Anca Australia or Thailand

• Option 2: An on-site consultation with an Anca application engineer to optimise cycle times and increase productivity

The first place in the virtual category will receive a 12-month subscription to Anca Academy, Anca's e-learning platform, for five people.

“At Anca, we continuously develop our machines and software. Our customers create outstanding products through their skill and innovation in applying Anca technology. We see #AncaTooloftheYear2025 and the Female Machinist Award as a platform for the technical pioneers and innovators in the industry. After celebrating 50 years of innovation last year, we look forward to further progress driven by bold ideas, precision craftsmanship and talented people,” said Patrick Boland, one of the two founders of Anca.

Submissions are open until 31 July. The winners will be announced at EMO 2025 in Hanover.

Female Machinist 2025: The success stories of female professionals

The Anca Female Machinist Award recognises the outstanding achievements of women in the precision tooling industry. The award aims to highlight the achievements and growing importance of female professionals in tooling technology.

Jennifer Baldus, Managing Director of Spreyer-Werkzeugtechnik in Limburg and member of the jury, said: “For 50 years, Spreyer has stood for precision and performance in the tooling industry. Our success has always been down to dedicated and talented people — both women and men. Today, in my daily interactions with customers, I see that women are more in demand than ever in our industry. The “Female Machinist of the Year” competition puts the outstanding achievements of female precision tool grinders in the spotlight, creates important role models and encourages young talent to pursue a career in this demanding and fascinating field.”

Women of all skill levels who actively use Anca technology in their work are invited to participate. The jury will evaluate the criteria of professional achievements, problem-solving skills, and critical and creative thinking based on a questionnaire.

The winner of the Female Machinist Award will receive:

• A complete package to attend a major trade show where Anca is exhibiting

• Exclusive networking opportunities with Anca executives, engineers and product experts

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and access to educational seminars and workshops

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