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A Match Made in Heaven

Additive manufacturing and generative design tools can be tapped as a dynamic duo to create and build parts fully optimized for weight and cost.
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Rapid Results

Need a prototype? There’s no shortage of quick-turn manufacturing services. The trick is finding the right partner, the right process and the right price.

Autodesk invests in new AI-Powered CNC Startup

August 22, 2025 · Autodesk invests in Toolpath, founded by former product manager Al Whatmough

Intuitive Drawing Software Simplifies 2D Path Design for Users of CNC Cutting Machines

September 24, 2021 · User interface mimics popular CAD packages.

ADDMAN Engineering Buys 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing

April 16, 2021 · 3rd Dimension is a provider of metal additive manufacturing and CNC engineered solutions.

A Match Made in Heaven

November 1, 2020 · Additive manufacturing and generative design tools can be tapped as a dynamic duo to create and build parts fully optimized for weight and cost.

Sandvik to Buy Software Company CGTech

October 22, 2020 · Combined machining expertise of Sandvik Coromant and CGTech will enhance the Group's capabilities in machining intelligence and strengthen the software offering, companies say.

Mastercam Featured in TITANS of CNC Aerospace Academy

July 14, 2020 · TITANS of CNC Aerospace Academy is a project-based platform teaching high-level manufacturers the skills necessary to produce complex aerospace parts using the most difficult materials.

Rapid Results

June 15, 2020 · Need a prototype? There’s no shortage of quick-turn manufacturing services. The trick is finding the right partner, the right process and the right price.

Editor’s Pick: Fast preparation of SolidWorks files for powder bed fusion 3D printing 

May 13, 2020 · ESPRIT Additive for Powder Bed Fusion comes as an add-in to SolidWorks, and will support any file that can be opened in SolidWorks. 

AlibreCAM 2020 is Certified for Alibre Design v21

May 11, 2020 · This certification assures that engineers and CNC programmers can use AlibreCAM 2020 to program simple and complex parts for machining directly from Alibre Design v21.

FANUC America Partners With TITANS of CNC to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

March 12, 2020 · The education platform offers students the support, education and training to help prepare them for careers in high-tech manufacturing.

FANUC and ModuleWorks Announce Cooperation on Machining Simulation for CNC Controls

September 12, 2019 · ModuleWorks material removal simulation is multi-axis, multi-purpose simulation technology.

ModuleWorks Sets up Cooperation With Mitsubishi Electric

September 6, 2019 · The new simulation technology provides detailed CNC machine simulation with graphics and advanced features such as full-scene collision detection to protect both the machine environment as well as the workpiece.

Protolabs Celebrates 20 Years of Digital Manufacturing with Grand Opening of New Facility

May 17, 2019 · New advanced manufacturing facility spotlights company’s two decades of growth. .

MecSoft Partners with FlexCNC

April 4, 2019 · As part of this partnership, FlexCNC will be bundling MecSoft’s VisualCAD/CAM product with their FlexCNC milling machines.

Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

SmartCAMcnc Releases New Software Subscription Options

March 14, 2019 · Company says annual subscription provides lower entry costs; SmartCAM standard license offerings are also price reduced.

Applied Automation Technologies and DMG MORI USA Announce Partnership

February 19, 2019 · Partnership of two companies will focus on management of on-machine measuring software.

To 3D Print, or Not to 3D Print?

January 1, 2019 · Consider the application, volume requirements and operational efficiencies.

VERICUT 8.2 Introduces an Optimization Module

December 14, 2018 · VERICUT 8.2 adds Force Turning to optimize lathe turning, and mill-turn operations, when combined with Force Milling.


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