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NewsletterApril '26
Dear IndustryArena member (Member),
With the spectacular Artemis 2 mission, we recently witnessed the dawn of a new era in space exploration – almost exactly 65 years after Yuri Gagarin’s first manned flight into space on April 12, 1961. While our newsletter may not be able to whisk you away to the stars, it can certainly take you at full thrust to the latest highlights from the world of manufacturing!
Don't miss Heidehain's vTNC7 for NC programming with AI support, the forum favorites in April, new exciting CNC and manufacturing videos, or our latest business member portrait. You can find all this and much more in the newsletter.
With the spectacular Artemis 2 mission, we recently witnessed the dawn of a new era in space exploration – almost exactly 65 years after Yuri Gagarin’s first manned flight into space on April 12, 1961. While our newsletter may not be able to whisk you away to the stars, it can certainly take you at full thrust to the latest highlights from the world of manufacturing!
Don't miss Heidehain's vTNC7 for NC programming with AI support, the forum favorites in April, new exciting CNC and manufacturing videos, or our latest business member portrait. You can find all this and much more in the newsletter.
HEIDENHAIN vTNC7: NC programming with AI support
For reliable in-spec manufacturing with short lead times, use the innovative programming capabilities of the HEIDENHAIN vTNC7 programming system. Its Feature-Based Programming function allows you to extract a full description of a part’s geometric elements based on CAD data from 3D models—including contours and depths. After adding machining strategies with technology data to these descriptions, you can automatically create a Klartext program. An AI assistant helps you with each function. To run your vTNC7 programs and software options on pre-TNC7 controls, simply use the programming system’s Klartext Converter!
Order the vTNC7 software from our HEIDENHAIN SHOP
Our Most Active Forums
Let’s take a look at the most active forums on IndustryArena and CNCzone – in other words, the forums with the most posts.
Here are our 7 most active forums on IndustryArena and CNCzone:
| • DIY CNC Router Table Machines | 219,475 posts |
| • Benchtop Machines | 147,367 posts |
| • Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines | 69,997 posts |
| • Tormach Personal CNC Mill | 69,335 posts |
| • Fanuc | 61,486 posts |
| • Metalwork Discussion | 54,295 posts |
| • Commercial CNC Wood Routers | 50,390 posts |
You want to get more involved within the community? We are always looking for forum moderators and professional geeks in CNC & manufacturing techniques. If you would like to become a moderator at IndustryArena and CNCzone, please get in touch with us.
Go here to the forum
In Portrait: TDM Systems
We present our premium member TDM Systems
TDM Systems has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany and is the leading software provider for managing tool data in the metal cutting industry. The company is member of the SANDVIK Group, of which TDM Systems is a 100% subsidiary. This allows TDM Systems to rely on the know-how of internationally leading tool manufacturers and participate in their customer projects. The focus of TDM Systems is on solutions and services for the entire life cycle of tool data. TDM Systems contributes to optimized planning and provision of metal-cutting tools by offering a wide range of interfaces.
Blog post
TDM Release 2026 - The new standard for digital shopfloor data management
"With the TDM Release 2026, we are taking the next logical step toward consistent digital tool management across the entire shopfloor."
TDM Systems Event Calendar
Upcoming Trade Shows & Events
TDM Systems is looking forward to meeting you in person.
Visit the Showroom
Our Top Forum Posters
Here are the most active posters in March:
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peteeng 67 posts |
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Once again, some familiar faces are on the podium of the most active forum members.
Visit our forum
New Video Highlights
Enjoy watching a nice selection of CNC and manufacturing videos!
5 Axis Simultaneous Contouring / Trimming of Formed Work Pieces |
MANUSsim Sample Project |
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Inside Sandvik Coromant’s Digital Machining Operations |
Boost Assembly Efficiency – ROEMHELD moduhub in Action |
More videos
Unanswered Forum Threads
For CNC geeks our forum is the perfect place for exchanging ideas and tips on CNC machining. However, a few questions remain unanswered but maybe you can help other members to solve their problems?
7 forum threads of the past days that haven´t been answered yet:
| • considering ROCTECH, what's the actual performance ... | by lifei0849 from  |
| • OBD Variation Greater than Runout in Rolling Die Machine | by kdesai from  |
| • Dmc 70v Elektrodokumentation / High Inrush Current | by dirkx from  |
| • How long does your shop take to turn around an RFQ? | by GetQuotara from  |
| • Heidenhain separate detector compatibility ... | by Sciguy from |
| • My unusual DIY milling machine | by routercnc from  |
| • V2xt lead screw nut | by artracing from |
More unanswered threads you can find via the link below. And if you need help with your own projects, don´t hesitate to start a new topic in our forums.
Visit our forum
BuyMachines – Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology
Are you looking for a machine? BuyMachines is the classifieds market for new and used machines, tools, components and software! Filter among more than 20,000 products by machine type, operating hours or price to find the machine you are searching for, quickly and precisely.
Take a look at these machines for example:
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| Haco OMATIC 130 DTRH | DECKEL MAHO DMC 635 V New Design | |
| UCY Industrial | Stiens Werkzeugmaschinenhandel | |
| Sheet Metalforming machines | Machining centres | |
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| NAKAMURA WT 150 MMY | V-TRADE WZ 600 | |
| ProdEq Trading | VOLZ Maschinenhandel | |
| Lathes | Milling machines |
Push your business by advertising with IndustryArena
| Please, don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed information about our services. |
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| Further information Find out more about our new online advertising opportunities, products and services with IndustryArena.com or CNCzone.com. |
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IndustryArena GmbH
Schneiderstr. 6
40764 Langenfeld
Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
IndustryArena GmbH
Schneiderstr. 6
40764 Langenfeld
Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177
NewsletterApril '26
Dear IndustryArena member (Member),
With the spectacular Artemis 2 mission, we recently witnessed the dawn of a new era in space exploration – almost exactly 65 years after Yuri Gagarin’s first manned flight into space on April 12, 1961. While our newsletter may not be able to whisk you away to the stars, it can certainly take you at full thrust to the latest highlights from the world of manufacturing!
Don't miss Heidehain's vTNC7 for NC programming with AI support, the forum favorites in April, new exciting CNC and manufacturing videos, or our latest business member portrait. You can find all this and much more in the newsletter.
With the spectacular Artemis 2 mission, we recently witnessed the dawn of a new era in space exploration – almost exactly 65 years after Yuri Gagarin’s first manned flight into space on April 12, 1961. While our newsletter may not be able to whisk you away to the stars, it can certainly take you at full thrust to the latest highlights from the world of manufacturing!
Don't miss Heidehain's vTNC7 for NC programming with AI support, the forum favorites in April, new exciting CNC and manufacturing videos, or our latest business member portrait. You can find all this and much more in the newsletter.
HEIDENHAIN vTNC7: NC programming with AI support
For reliable in-spec manufacturing with short lead times, use the innovative programming capabilities of the HEIDENHAIN vTNC7 programming system. Its Feature-Based Programming function allows you to extract a full description of a part’s geometric elements based on CAD data from 3D models—including contours and depths. After adding machining strategies with technology data to these descriptions, you can automatically create a Klartext program. An AI assistant helps you with each function. To run your vTNC7 programs and software options on pre-TNC7 controls, simply use the programming system’s Klartext Converter!
Order the vTNC7 software from our HEIDENHAIN SHOP
Our Most Active Forums
Let’s take a look at the most active forums on IndustryArena and CNCzone – in other words, the forums with the most posts.
Here are our 7 most active forums on IndustryArena and CNCzone:
| • DIY CNC Router Table Machines | 219,475 posts |
| • Benchtop Machines | 147,367 posts |
| • Uncategorised MetalWorking Machines | 69,997 posts |
| • Tormach Personal CNC Mill | 69,335 posts |
| • Fanuc | 61,486 posts |
| • Metalwork Discussion | 54,295 posts |
| • Commercial CNC Wood Routers | 50,390 posts |
You want to get more involved within the community? We are always looking for forum moderators and professional geeks in CNC & manufacturing techniques. If you would like to become a moderator at IndustryArena and CNCzone, please get in touch with us.
Go here to the forum
In Portrait: TDM Systems
We present our premium member TDM Systems
TDM Systems has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany and is the leading software provider for managing tool data in the metal cutting industry. The company is member of the SANDVIK Group, of which TDM Systems is a 100% subsidiary. This allows TDM Systems to rely on the know-how of internationally leading tool manufacturers and participate in their customer projects. The focus of TDM Systems is on solutions and services for the entire life cycle of tool data. TDM Systems contributes to optimized planning and provision of metal-cutting tools by offering a wide range of interfaces.
Blog post
TDM Release 2026 - The new standard for digital shopfloor data management
"With the TDM Release 2026, we are taking the next logical step toward consistent digital tool management across the entire shopfloor."
TDM Systems Event Calendar
Upcoming Trade Shows & Events
TDM Systems is looking forward to meeting you in person.
Visit the ShowroomOur Top Forum Posters
Here are the most active posters in March:
|
peteeng 67 posts |
|
||||||||
|
||||||||||
Once again, some familiar faces are on the podium of the most active forum members.
Visit our forum
New Video Highlights
Enjoy watching a nice selection of CNC and manufacturing videos!|
5 Axis Simultaneous Contouring / Trimming of Formed Work Pieces |
MANUSsim Sample Project |
|
|
Inside Sandvik Coromant’s Digital Machining Operations |
Boost Assembly Efficiency – ROEMHELD moduhub in Action |
More videos
Unanswered Forum Threads
For CNC geeks our forum is the perfect place for exchanging ideas and tips on CNC machining. However, a few questions remain unanswered but maybe you can help other members to solve their problems?
7 forum threads of the past days that haven´t been answered yet:
| • considering ROCTECH, what's the actual performance ... | by lifei0849 from |
| • OBD Variation Greater than Runout in Rolling Die Machine | by kdesai from |
| • Dmc 70v Elektrodokumentation / High Inrush Current | by dirkx from |
| • How long does your shop take to turn around an RFQ? | by GetQuotara from |
| • Heidenhain separate detector compatibility ... | by Sciguy from |
| • My unusual DIY milling machine | by routercnc from |
| • V2xt lead screw nut | by artracing from |
More unanswered threads you can find via the link below. And if you need help with your own projects, don´t hesitate to start a new topic in our forums.
Visit our forum
BuyMachines – Marketplace for High-Quality Production Technology
Are you looking for a machine? BuyMachines is the classifieds market for new and used machines, tools, components and software! Filter among more than 20,000 products by machine type, operating hours or price to find the machine you are searching for, quickly and precisely.
Take a look at these machines for example:
|
|
|
|
| Haco OMATIC 130 DTRH | DECKEL MAHO DMC 635 V New Design | |
| UCY Industrial | Stiens Werkzeugmaschinenhandel | |
| Sheet Metalforming machines | Machining centres | |
|
|
|
|
| NAKAMURA WT 150 MMY | V-TRADE WZ 600 | |
| ProdEq Trading | VOLZ Maschinenhandel | |
| Lathes | Milling machines |
Push your business by advertising with IndustryArena
| Please, don't hesitate to contact us for more detailed information about our services. |
|
| Further information Find out more about our new online advertising opportunities, products and services with IndustryArena.com or CNCzone.com. |
|
|
|
IMPRINT
IndustryArena GmbH
Schneiderstr. 6
40764 Langenfeld
Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
IndustryArena GmbH
Schneiderstr. 6
40764 Langenfeld
Phone: +49 2173 89 33 2 00
Fax: +49 2173 89 33 2 22
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177
Web: www.industryarena.com
Court of registration: Amtsgericht Düsseldorf
Registration number: HRB 60638
Auth. representative: Frank Nolden, Dr. Markus Heering
VAT: DE263844177
Responsible for the content of this press release: IndustryArena GmbH