Mastercam 2026.R2 Delivers GPU-Accelerated Simulation and AI-Powered Assistance
Mastercam unveiled its 2026.R2 update, the second release in a new semi‑annual cadence, delivering GPU‑accelerated simulation and an AI‑driven Copilot assistant. The GPU engine reduces verification times from roughly 90 minutes to just over 22 minutes while preserving accuracy. Copilot lets machinists adjust feeds, speeds and toolpaths via voice or text, and links directly to training videos. The update also adds multiaxis tilting, enhanced 4‑axis milling, and Blum digilog probing support across major CNC controls.
Red Bull Ford Powertrains Uses Hexagon Technology to Ensure Performance
Hexagon’s high‑precision metrology tools have been integral to building Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ new 1.6‑liter V6 turbo‑hybrid unit for the 2026 F1 rule changes. The company’s Leitz PMM‑C CMMs, Leica Absolute Scanner AS1 and QUINDOS/Q‑DAS software deliver sub‑micron tolerances across thousands of...
Don’t Let Innovation Overtake You
The article links ISO 9001:2015 Clause 6.1’s risk‑opportunity focus to the broader concept of waste, arguing that hidden wastes often outweigh visible quality defects. It warns that neglecting innovation—whether AI, quantum computing, or disruptive processes—can render entire business models obsolete. Examples range...
Conformity Assessment Is Not Enough
The article argues that traditional conformity assessments—focused on documented procedures and checklists—provide a false sense of security because they only prove a system exists, not that it works. It introduces impact assessment as the next‑generation audit, measuring real performance, consistency...
GelSight Introduces GelSight Mobile 4.3 Software
GelSight has launched GelSight Mobile 4.3, a software update that adds a high‑performance 3D rendering engine and expands defect detection to curved surfaces. The release also introduces custom 3D cropping, circular roughness profiling, and a suite of automation tools such as...
Siemens Acquires Canopus AI
Siemens announced the acquisition of Canopus AI, a French AI‑driven metrology specialist, to bolster its semiconductor manufacturing portfolio. The deal integrates Canopus’s AI‑powered wafer and mask inspection tools with Siemens’ Calibre suite, creating an end‑to‑end digital thread for advanced nodes....
When Infrastructure Problems Become Energy Assets
Denver’s National Western Center repurposed two 72‑inch wastewater mains as a heat‑recovery source. By extracting waste heat from the constant‑temperature sewage flow, the system now provides low‑carbon heating and cooling for the campus. The solution avoided costly new boiler plants,...
Warehouse Post-Holiday Recovery: Maintaining Equipment and Staff
After the holiday rush, warehouses enter a post‑peak phase that is often ignored, yet it sets the stage for the next operational cycle. Prolonged equipment use and overtime work create hidden wear, while temporary layouts and staffing adjustments can become...
Heimatec Speed Increasers for Lathes and Swiss-Style Machines
Platinum Tooling Technologies, the exclusive U.S. importer of Heimatec live tools, announced a full line of speed increasers for turning centers and Swiss‑style CNC lathes. The devices offer 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 gear ratios, pushing spindle speeds to a maximum...
NEXIV Software AutoMeasure Makes Creating Measurement Programs Easier
Nikon Corp. unveiled AutoMeasure, the latest version of its NEXIV software, tailored for the VMZ‑S, VMZ‑H3030 and iNEXIV VMA measurement systems. The update introduces measurement code suggestion, auto‑focus retry, and automatic measurement path optimization to simplify program creation and accelerate...