Seamless mould identification, instant access to critical data, and streamlined spare part ordering — Hasco’s new RFID tag H1400/… brings smart connectivity to hot runner systems, setting a new standard for efficiency in mould making.

Sandvik has acquired the business of Fastech, a long-standing Mastercam channel partner serving Ohio and eastern Kentucky. This strategic move enhances Mastercam’s ability to deliver cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions and personalized support to manufacturers in the region.

A new addition to Onshape’s suite of cloud-native features is promising to streamline the connection between design and production workflows.

CNC machining is gaining importance in rapid prototyping by enabling precise, fast, and material-accurate component production — helping to shorten development cycles across various industries.

Software company Ency has announced the release of update 1.0.6 for its entire product line. This latest update introduces key improvements aimed at enhancing usability, optimizing workflows and equipping users with more advanced tools for robotics programming and cloud collaboration.

Following the success of the nutcracker video for Christmas 2023, which received more than 10,000 views, CAD/CAM developer Open Mind is releasing another festive machining video this year. The partners in this campaign were Hermle USA and Fraisa USA. The milled object is a Santa Claus.

Koller Formenbau increases the performance and process reliability of its Cheto IXN 3000 travelling column deep-hole drilling and milling centre with the Nano Coolant cooling lubricant — with impressive results.

Software company Module Works announces the successful testing of its digital manufacturing software components on a Snapdragon ARM processor running Windows. The results confirm the stability and performance of the software on the ARM architecture, opening the prospect of running high-end CAM solutions on energy efficient platforms.

Efficient workholding for large, complex parts has long posed challenges for sectors like aerospace and automotive, but Fyous’ new reusable tooling technology offers a potential breakthrough. Using an innovative pin-based forming machine driven by 3D CAD models, the company can create custom tooling in minutes without waste, eliminating the need for traditional fixtures.

Machine Works will be displaying a preview of the latest release of Polygonica, the component software for polygon-mesh processing, at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt.