Module Works 2026.08: GPU Simulation & Toolpath Optimisation

Simulation software Module Works 2026.08 software release now available

2026-08-13 Source: Module Works 2 min Reading Time

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Automated machining takes a step forward with Module Works’ latest software release, which adds geometry-based toolpath optimisation, physics-based feed control and GPU-accelerated simulation. The update also expands shopfloor programming and standardised data exchange to improve efficiency and connectivity across manufacturing workflows.

Smart Roughing with Volumill brings the proven Volumill pattern into Smart Roughing, giving users automatic optimisation of cutting depth, width, spindle speed and nominal feed while preserving Volumill’s dynamic feed reductions in corners and high-engagement zones. (Source: Module Works) — Smart Roughing with Volumill brings the proven Volumill pattern into Smart Roughing, giving users automatic optimisation of cutting depth, width, spindle speed and nominal feed while preserving Volumill’s dynamic feed reductions in corners and high-engagement zones.
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Software company Module Works has released version 2026.08 of its software components for CAD/CAM vendors, CNC Control Makers, Machine Tool Builders and Cutting Tool vendors. This release introduces new performance and quality enhancing capabilities for toolpath generation, cutting-physics-based automation, GPU-accelerated simulation, Next Generation Shopfloor Programming and the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES).

Toolpath enhancements

Feature-Based Machining Direction Optimization in Auto 3+2 Roughing automatically selects effective tool orientations by analyzing the part’s geometry. This helps to reduce setups, improve cycle efficiency and lower production costs.

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For on-machine shopfloor programming, Automatic Machining Direction and Feature Type Suggestion helps programmers reach a valid setup faster by suggesting both the machining direction and feature type during feature selection. (Source: Module Works)

The release also expands support for the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES), further extending standardized data exchange across digital manufacturing workflows. (Source: Module Works)

The cutting physics enhancements focus on making process optimization more transparent and easier to apply in production. (Source: Module Works)

Smart Roughing with Volumill brings the proven Volumill pattern into Smart Roughing, giving users automatic optimisation of cutting depth, width, spindle speed and nominal feed while preserving Volumill’s dynamic feed reductions in corners and high-engagement zones.

Super Finish on Nurbs Surfaces combines mesh-based calculation reliability with Nurbs-based toolpath accuracy in a single cycle, helping users achieve precision finishing on demanding mold-and-die surfaces.

Cutting-physics-vased automation

The cutting physics enhancements focus on making process optimization more transparent and easier to apply in production.

Smart Roughing Physics Report gives users a structured view of generated slices and selected process parameters after each optimization, helping remove the black-box effect from automated roughing decisions.

Support for Tapered End Mills and Convex Tip Endmills extends Feed Control with a broader range of tool geometries for mold-and-die machining, while Review and Optimize Process Constraints lets users review and adjust calculated limits such as chip load, forces and power before final feed optimization.

GPU-accelerated simulation

GPU acceleration continues to shift simulation from a verification step to a computational engine inside advanced CAM workflows.

GPU-Accelerated Engagement Tracking for Milling Operations speeds up engagement analysis for complex milling toolpaths through multi-core processing and optional GPU acceleration.

GPU-Accelerated Material Removal for Grinding extends GPU-powered stock calculation into grinding, and Thread Cutting and Grinding with Pixel-Perfect GPU Renderer brings pixel-accurate visualization to thread cutting and grinding for sharper inspection and more reliable analysis.

Next generation shopfloor programming

For on-machine shopfloor programming, Automatic Machining Direction and Feature Type Suggestion helps programmers reach a valid setup faster by suggesting both the machining direction and feature type during feature selection.

Section-Based Hole Machining automatically recognizes every section within a hole shape, allowing each section to be machined independently for greater programming flexibility and control.

Siemens, Module Works deepen partnership with native CAM integration (Source: Module Works)

Expanded MDES support

The release also expands support for the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES), further extending standardized data exchange across digital manufacturing workflows.

MDES Equipment Starter Export adds MDES-compliant equipment data export to Machsim. CAM vendors that integrate Machsim can now offer users direct export of standardized machine setup data from their CAM solutions, reducing integration effort with compatible downstream systems, such as on-machine collision avoidance systems, and improving connectivity across manufacturing workflows.

MDES Tool Assembly Integration for Toolpath allows tool assembly objects in the MDES format to be used directly in toolpath calculations without conversion, making it easier to connect standardized tool data across systems.

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Together, these additions extend MDES support for both machine setup and tooling data and help improve the interoperability of CAM software and downstream manufacturing systems.

Module Works 2026.08 is available for download from the Module Works website.

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