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.

A new CAD/CAM system launched by Ency provides advanced tools for CNC machine and robot programming. It includes features aimed at improving collaboration and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The solutions focus on modernizing production through enhanced technology and automation.

The OEM manufacturer of laser scanning solutions, Scanlab, is expanding its range of solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) and other fields of application, such as micromachining.

Software company Open Mind will be presenting its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite and the agile Hummingbird-MES at the Formnext exhibition from November the 19th to 22nd, at Stand 120-A39, Hall 12.0, at Messe Frankfurt am Main.

Stampack Xpress 2024.1 brings mould tryout testing into the design phase, significantly reducing the need for costly adjustments on completed moulds. The latest version simulates not only the forming process but also the press opening, helping designers avoid deformations by optimizing force distribution.

Swiss tool and mould maker Häwitool has enhanced its efficiency by adopting Open Mind's Hypermill Automation Center Advanced for CAM programming. By automating key processes like toolpath programming and electrode production, Häwitool has cut recurring task times by 50 percent.