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23 December 2025
This article focuses on free and open-source post-processing tools that allow CNC programmers and machine shops to inspect, customize, and control post logic instead of fighting it
22 December 2025
This guide covers low-cost methods with focus is on MAZAK's Mazatrol Smooth/Smart and Matrix controls
19 December 2025
Below is a practical overview of platforms manufacturers actually use today, with a focus on industrial, engineering-driven, and regional sourcing channels
18 December 2025
Below is a step-by-step explanation of what software a machine shop actually needs, why each category matters, and which tools make sense in 2026 - both free/open-source and paid.
17 December 2025
This article focuses on free and open-source IoT infrastructure platforms that can realistically serve as the backbone of manufacturing IIoT systems
16 December 2025
This article covers the best options for simulation, PID analysis, loop tuning, and process control experimentation without purchasing expensive software
15 December 2025
Below is a curated list of the best free and open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for manufacturers
12 December 2025
This article focuses on free and open source platforms that can realistically serve as an industrial data lake or analytics backbone in manufacturing environments
11 December 2025
A curated guide to the best free and open source robotics simulation and path planning tools for manufacturers
10 December 2025
Below is a curated list of options that make sense for machine shops, assembly plants, and production engineers who want to explore digital twins without buying a full Siemens or Dassault stack
