With its new Ency Academy, the software company offers free, self-paced courses in CNC and robot programming, combining step-by-step lessons, real project files, and official certification.

Hurco Europe will put the spotlight on “Smarter CNC for Smarter Shops” at its Mach stand, highlighting intuitive controls and automation designed to speed up high-mix machining without relying on specialist programmers.

Visitors to K 2025 in Düsseldorf can explore Guill Tool & Engineering’s latest developments in extrusion tooling at Hall 1, Booth C90.

The ability to accept orders flexibly is what makes Millcraft 3D competitive. To achieve this, the model and mould maker relies on F. Zimmermann. The latest addition to its machine park is an FZU32 gantry milling machine, whose precision goes far beyond the market standard.

Software company Open Mind launched the 2025 release of its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite. The highlight of the new version is the easy-to-use, automatic deburring function. The 2025 release includes a new tessellation algorithm and a simplified element display for CAD models, which help further accelerate the CAD part of the software.

With the introduction of Vericut, Gloucestershire Engineering Training is elevating CNC apprenticeship training to a new level. High-fidelity machine simulation, precise collision detection and industry-aligned workflows are helping learners build skills faster and graduate genuinely industry-ready.

With its latest reference application, Machine Works demonstrates how Polygonica can streamline additive repair processes. From mesh correction to toolpath generation, the software enables efficient restoration of worn components across demanding industrial applications.

At EMO 2025, Vericut takes CNC simulation to the next level. With the debut of version 9.6 and a preview of 9.7, visitors will experience AI-powered tools, smarter optimisation, and deeper integration designed to boost accuracy, productivity, and confidence in machining workflows.

Digital Twins are reshaping manufacturing, but what happens when the simulation runs inside the CNC control itself? Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu examines the emerging concept of a Live Digital Twin and its potential to transform job shops.

Simulation in CAM has evolved from a visual aid to a core pillar of safe, efficient manufacturing. This personal deep dive traces its transformation — from the early days of 5-axis backplotting to today’s real-time collision avoidance and GPU-accelerated material removal. What has been achieved, what challenges remain, and what lies ahead?