
Design and Software International (DSI) has merged with NexGen Solutions, operating under the DSI brand to create a larger CAD/CAM software and services organization. The combined entity expands its Autodesk partnership and adds expertise in simulation, additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation across North America. Customers will receive on‑demand support, virtual or onsite training, and custom workflow automation covering the full product lifecycle. The merger aims to accelerate reshoring and help manufacturers adopt AI‑driven, smart‑factory technologies.

High‑mix machining shops are discovering that the true production bottleneck is not the cutting operation but the myriad setup tasks required for each part. Dustin Sanks of Sanks Machining quantifies the hidden work, showing that a 20‑minute tool‑load can outweigh...

Design and Software International (DSI) and NexGen Solutions announced they have merged, creating a combined CAD/CAM software and services organization under the DSI brand. The deal expands DSI’s Autodesk partner presence and adds NexGen’s expertise in simulation, additive manufacturing, robotics,...

Methods Machine Tools announced the appointment of Jon Casten as vice president of aftermarket, bringing over 25 years of post‑sales leadership to steer its service, parts, warranty and customer support operations. Casten previously drove on‑time delivery above 98% and lifted...
Studer, part of United Machining Solutions, reported a mixed 2025 performance with a slow first half but a strong Q4 that limited year‑over‑year sales decline. Machine orders rose, driven by 44% first‑time customers, and the service division set new maintenance...
Manufacturers are confronting a generational shift in industrial buyers who prioritize speed and digital tools, forcing job shops to overhaul their quoting processes. Data from Paperless Parts shows that responding to quotes within two hours yields a 90%+ win rate,...
Global Shop Solutions launched two AI‑driven modules—AI Accounts Payable Automation and AI Sales Order Entry—integrated into its ERP platform. The AP tool scans invoices, extracts key data and matches them to purchase orders, eliminating manual entry and reducing errors. The...