What's New in 2026

Connected Tool Management Options in GibbsCAM 2026
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds integrated access to ToolManageriQ and new ToolsUnited importer. TMiQ manages tools and related resources, while the importers c...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Use the Direct up2parts autoCAM Workflow in GibbsCAM 2026
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 connects the up2parts autoCAM plug-in directly to the up2parts cloud after login. Select the required CAM project in the redesigned i...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Prepare Windows and File Paths for GibbsCAM 2026
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 does not support Windows 10. Deploy it on Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022, confirm the stated hardware baseline, and prepare for ne...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Clone Tool Groups and Minimize Clearance Moves in Machine Manager
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds a Clone command that copies a Machine Manager tool-group node and its children. It also adds Minimize Moves to Clearance Volumes...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Open and Import AP242 STEP Files in GibbsCAM 2026
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 lists AP242 explicitly in the File > Open and File > Import file-type menus as part of STEP (Spatial) AP203/AP214/AP242 for .st...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:50 PM
GibbsCAM 2026 5-Axis Multiblade and Swarf Improvements
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds Multiblade Edge Finishing, separate feed controls for links and leads, feed control for edge extensions, expanded Blade Finishin...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 1:38 PM
GibbsCAM 2026 Multi-Axis Roughing, Rotary, and Geodesic Improvements
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds a rest-material thickness threshold, advanced barrel-tool finishing, toolpath extensions, Parallel to floor wall finishing, prim...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 1:00 PM
GibbsCAM 2026 5-Axis Deburring and Tool-Axis Tilting
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds Automatic Machining Direction, user-defined edge ordering, improved 3+2 behavior, bullnose AutoTilt, plane-constrained tilting, ...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 1:38 PM
GibbsCAM 2026 5-Axis Clearance and Linking Controls
Summary GibbsCAM 2026 adds Plane, Sphere, Cylinder, and Surface clearance areas; tool-axis retract and approach motion; improved automatic clearance for cy...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 1:37 PM