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.

With Formula 1 placing fresh demands on accuracy and quality assurance, Action Plas Group has upgraded its inspection department with a new LK Metrology CMM. The investment is improving the measurement of complex plastic and metal parts while creating a stronger platform for future business growth.

Cloud-based mould cooling simulation is gaining a further performance boost as Maya HTT integrates the Polygonica geometry engine into its Simform platform. The enhancement supports more robust mesh handling and faster thermal analysis, enabling designers and mould makers to optimise cooling layouts earlier in the injection moulding workflow.

By adopting the open MDES format, Iscar is seeking to improve the exchange of tool and assembly data across digital manufacturing workflows.

Software developer Module Works has released version 2026.04 of its software components for digital manufacturing, introducing GPU-accelerated machine simulation and extending its Volumill and Smart Roughing technologies to multi-axis and turning applications.

More than 50 new and updated standard components are now available to mould designers following a comprehensive database update by HASCO for Cimatron. The expansion is designed to streamline design workflows, improve data reliability and support more efficient digital processes in tool and mouldmaking.

With a major update to Geomagic Freeform, Hexagon is aiming to make advanced 3D design easier to access for manufacturers, designers and small businesses.

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.

Meusburger has restructured its management, handing operational leadership to a new trio with deep roots in mould and die making, while reinforcing its focus on stability for customers and accelerating the expansion of digital services.

Tezmaksan has introduced a compact, high-capacity robot tending cell designed to bring automated CNC handling to space-constrained shop floors.