At IMTS in Chicago, Ency Software will showcase its next generation of CAD/CAM and robotics technology, alongside new opportunities for dealers, machine tool builders, robot manufacturers and system integrators.

Four new plugins just turned NX CAM into a serious machining powerhouse. Siemens and Module Works are packing physics-based roughing, turning and feed-rate optimisation straight into the native CAM workflow.

Presented at Ency World Conference 2026, the next generation of Ency CAD/CAM and Ency Robot brings CAM automation, advanced CNC machining, smarter robot programming, and a more connected workflow.

Changing priorities, tool availability and machine downtime complicate single-part and small-batch production. At AMB 2026, Open Mind demonstrated how connected planning, CAM data and shop-floor feedback can help manufacturers track orders and adapt production schedules.

At AMB 2026, Open Mind Technologies will present the latest Hypermill CAD/CAM enhancements and the Hummingbird MES. The focus is on efficient machining, automated deburring, AI-supported CAM programming and integrated tool management for more productive manufacturing.

From November 17–20, 2026, at Formnext, Open Mind will demonstrate how the Hypermill CAD/CAM system supports additive manufacturing and subtractive post-processing of parts. Intelligent, end-to-end processes are not limited to hybrid machines. The Best Fit function eliminates sources of error when switching between machines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved well beyond the buzzword stage, and the tool and mould making industry is no exception. With the global AI market projected to grow at a steep pace through the next decade, manufacturers are increasingly weaving AI-powered solutions into core production workflows and CAD/CAM is where much of that transformation is now visible. Major players such as Siemens, Mastercam and Open Mind Technologies have all incorporated AI-powered solutions directly into their platforms.

Partners, dealers, users, and manufacturing experts from 25+ countries gathered at Ency World 2026 to explore Ency 3.0, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and the future of CAD/CAM.

Autodesk Fusion users now have access to Module Works’ physics-based Smart Roughing technology. The add-in is designed to reduce manual toolpath optimisation and help CAM programmers achieve shorter cycle times in 3-axis roughing.

Software company Open Mind Technologies has released version 2026 of its cad/cam suite Hypermill. The new version is designed to increase both the speed at which NC programs can be created and process reliability.