Software & Digital Solutions

The QT9 QMS from QT9 Software provides a centralized system for managing critical quality activities, including document control, CAPA, audits, training, inspections, supplier quality and risk management. QT9 ERP brings purchasing, inventory, materials, production, work orders and shop floor activity into one platform, with a pre-validated architecture and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic approvals built for regulated manufacturers.

QT9 Software, a provider of Quality Management System (QMS) software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, plans to showcase its connected QMS, ERP and BI platforms at Pack Expo International 2026, which will be held October 18–21, in Chicago.

Germany-based software supplier, amsight, announced that AM North, a Norwegian additive manufacturing company serving industrial spare-part and production applications, is using amsight’s production-level quality management software to strengthen traceability, reduce manual documentation effort, and support certified AM production.

Ceratizit plans to showcase its innovative digital twin technology at the upcoming IMTS 2026 that is taking place from September 14–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will feature its standalone simulation software, "Visual Twins," at Booth 431900 in the West Building.

Emuge-Franken USA, a manufacturer of high-performance taps, thread mills, end mills, drills, gages, other rotary tools, and precision clamping solutions, is collaborating with GibbsCAM and Matsuura to host a 5-Axis Machining Live Demo Event. The event takes place on May 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Emuge-Franken Technology Center, 1800 Century Drive, West Boylston, Massachusetts.

At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens has announced significant expansions to its Industrial Edge ecosystem, accelerating data and AI integration and releasing enhanced cybersecurity functionalities. These enable a seamless integration of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, optimize processes and reduce operational disruptions.

ENCY Software has released version 2.8 of ENCY, its CAD/CAM system, and ENCY Robot. According to the company, the release brings faster toolpath calculation, more flexible background verification, improved simulation behavior, and a set of practical usability and stability updates. Background simulation during toolpath calculation ENCY calculates the machining result and runs checks during toolpath calculation.

Siemens and KION are making supply chains and warehouses future-ready with AI, automation and simulation technologies. The two companies have entered into a strategic partnership to digitalize complex intralogistics processes. The goal is to make operations more predictable and flexible, while improving productivity and resilience.

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced a new software release for Robotmaster, its offline programming (OLP) for robotic plasma cutting, welding, and contouring. As robot programs become more complex and toolpaths become denser, time spent waiting on calculations and file operations can slow iteration and validation.

ModuleWorks has appointed Gürsel Demircali as chief strategy and transformation officer. The newly created role is intended to strengthen the company’s global partner network and support its continued expansion in digital manufacturing. In this position, Demircali will be responsible for advancing ModuleWorks’ global partner strategy, supporting expansion into new markets and aligning commercial execution with the company’s long-term strategic roadmap.