hyperMILL: Looking Into the Future of CAM

Last week, Paul sat down with Ken Baldwin and Roger Parkinson from OPEN MIND for a planned visit to discuss the latest developments in their software—particularly around AI.

There are some genuinely exciting advancements coming to hyperMILL, and they’re set to be incredibly popular with users. The conversation between Paul and Ken also touched on a key topic in today’s landscape: what AI truly is, and the important difference between genuine AI and what some label as AI but isn’t.

So where does AI add value in CAM? In short, it’s all about accelerating programming and process development. But it’s equally important to recognise that AI won’t—and currently can’t—replace the skill, experience, and decision-making still required from programmers and machinists.

Stay tuned… Technical Corners are coming soon to MTDCNC.