At MACH 2026, Mastercam is showing EverPath Technology, a rebuilt CAM workflow that unifies 2D through 5-axis programming inside one color-coded system.

Mastercam says the platform auto-regenerates toolpaths in real time and pairs with GPU simulation that can cut verification time by up to 10x.

Integrated probing works from the same CAD model, outputs machine-independent G-code, and supports major controls including Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, Heidenhain, Mazak, Blum-Novotest, and Makino.

Vericut will use MACH 2026 to show its latest CNC simulation, verification, and optimization stack for complex NC programs.

Vericut Optimizer can work directly from NC code, while Vericut Force adjusts feed rates inside a verified digital twin to trim cycle time and stabilize cutting.

The company is also previewing Vericut 9.7 and showing ICAM post-processors that verify code before it reaches the shop floor.

Optimax says its MACH 2026 system combines autonomous visual inspection, 3D metrology, and robotic planning into one cell for real-time decisions.

The cell uses a 6-axis robot and rotary table, can be programmed from CAD or a digital twin, and targets assembly checks, damage detection, and complex geometries.

Its optical 3D gauge measures dings, scratches, burrs, rivet depth, dot peen depth, corrosion, and radii at micrometre resolution in less than one second.

GROB’s new GP1350 portal mill targets large components and complex geometries with full 5-axis capability and a maximum workpiece load of 3.6 tons.

The machine offers 55 by 77 by 43 inches of travel, supports workpieces up to 69 inches in diameter and 65 inches tall, and can store up to 408 tools.

Pallet changers, pallet storage, and AMR loading are optional, and the minus-2.5-degree undercut head is aimed at reducing setups while keeping the footprint compact.

Wood Mackenzie says the aluminum market could face a supply deficit of up to 4 million metric tons this year after war damage and power problems hit Gulf smelters.

Reuters reports Emirates Global Aluminium may need up to a year to recover from missile damage, while Alba and Qatar Aluminium have already cut output.

LME stocks are under 400,000 tons, CME deliverable stocks have dropped 70% this year to 1,864 tons, and high power costs make restarts unlikely.

Boeing is hiring about 100 to 140 factory workers a week in the Pacific Northwest as it staffs higher output and new programs.

Its unionized factory workforce in the region is now above 34,000, and Boeing needs people for the 737 MAX North Line, 777X support, logistics, tooling, and transportation.

Boeing is also targeting 26 satellite deliveries in 2026 versus four in 2025, while Honeywell Aerospace says it plans to add more than 1,200 positions this year.

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