At HIN Feinmechanik, precision does not end at the machine table. Faced with growing demands on accuracy, process reliability and programming speed, the company shifted control upstream into CAM preparation — reducing collisions, manual rework and scrap before cutting even begins.

At Mach 2026 in Birmingham, Open Mind Technologies will showcase the latest innovations in its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite, highlighting how digital process chains, MES integration and new AI-supported functions are reshaping connected manufacturing.

With HCL CAM Works 2025, HCL Software extends its CAM portfolio into the 3D Experience Solidworks environment. The new release connects CAM programming, data management and collaboration in the cloud, while enhanced machine-aware functions bring CNC simulation directly into the programming workflow.

As WES Engineering Solutions expands its five-axis, lights-out machining capabilities, Vericut simulation and verification software provides the confidence to run complex CNC programmes safely, protecting high-value machines and components while reducing proving-out time.

Automation for CNC-class applications requires more than standard robotics. CNC Solutions has developed a Technology Package that seamlessly integrates CAM, motion control and robot execution. By combining offline programming, CNC-style control and high-precision robotics, the system delivers predictable multi-axis performance and significantly reduces commissioning time.

A new certification highlights the growing integration between design and manufacturing: Ency Software has achieved Solidworks Certified Solution Partner status, confirming the compatibility of its CAD/CAM system with the Solidworks ecosystem and its suitability for reliable CAD-to-production workflows.

New features in Ency Hyper enable manufacturers to process large robot programs, support additional robot kinematics and validate robotic cells in mixed reality before installation.

A hydraulic expansion tool holder with dual-contact technology helped improve stability, reduce vibration and shorten setup times during trochoidal milling tests in demanding nitriding steel, demonstrating the impact of optimised tool holding on machining performance.

The Vericut Users’ Exchange (VUE) returned to the UK in September 2026 and brought customers together for a day of technical insight, awareness, practical CNC machining solutions, and knowledge sharing. Prominent among the highlights was a presentation by Stoneswood Precision Components on how Vericut is facilitating innovative processes like interpolation turning to push CNC machining capabilities beyond conventional limits.

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.