A new certification highlights the growing integration between design and manufacturing: Ency Software has achieved Solidworks Certified Solution Partner status, confirming the compatibility of its CAD/CAM system with the Solidworks ecosystem and its suitability for reliable CAD-to-production workflows.

LK Metrology’s new Focus 2025 R1 software brings intuitive, automated point cloud inspection to its portable measuring arms and laser scanners — enabling seamless CAD comparisons, advanced feature analysis, and faster, smarter quality control across industries.

LK Metrology has released Focus 2025 R1, an updated point cloud inspection software designed for use with its laser scanners and portable measuring arms. The new version combines advanced point cloud analysis with streamlined workflows, broader CAD compatibility, and automation features to simplify complex inspection tasks across aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing applications.

CAD/CAM company Ency Software will officially unveil Ency 2.0 and the full Ency X ecosystem at EMO Hannover 2025. The updated Ency 2.0 system introduces a redesigned user interface, a new tool assembly editor for mill-turn machines and material-aware feeds and speeds.

With 3D_Kernel_IO 2025, CoreTechnologie presents the latest version of its software developer kit for CAD data conversion.

At EMO 2025, Open Mind will showcase its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite and Hummingbird MES as key enablers of connected manufacturing — featuring live turn-mill demonstrations and insights into digital process integration at Booth A41, Hall 6.

Accelerating CAM workflows, Module Works is introducing its new GPU Simulation through upcoming releases of Sandvik’s Cimatron and Mastercam. The technology promises up to tenfold faster verification for complex multi-axis parts, significantly shortening programming cycles.

Designing moulds and components just got easier: Meusburger’s updated digital portal combines proven tools with new configurators and wizards. The result is a more intuitive workflow, real-time data access and perfectly coordinated solutions for designers and toolmakers.

At EMO 2025, Open Mind Technologies drew strong interest with live turn-milling demos and automation solutions powered by Hypermill. Highlights included the Hypermill Automation Center, Virtual Machining, and Hummingbird-MES — showcasing the company’s focus on connected and efficient manufacturing.

Based on global customer feedback, Siemens Digital Industries Software has received the IDC 2024 SaaS CSAT Award for PLM and CAD, recognising high satisfaction with its cloud-based engineering and product lifecycle solutions.