Okuma Welcomes Newest Member, OPEN MIND Technologies to Partners in THINC

Okuma Welcomes Newest Member, OPEN MIND Technologies to Partners in THINC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 27, 2018) – Okuma America Corporation, a world leading builder of CNC machine tools, announces that OPEN MIND Technologies, a world-leading developer of powerful CAD/CAM solutions and 5-axis technology for machine tools has joined Partners in THINC.

OPEN MIND’S strong focus on CAM topics as well as an open attitude to new technologies, lead the way in trend-setting innovations, making it significantly easier for customers to achieve quality, time and cost enhancements. hyperMILL® is a state-of-the-art CAM solution with 2.5D, 3D, 5-axis milling and turning strategies, as well as specialty applications, that are all available one interface.

Okuma and OPEN MIND collaborate on 4 and 5-axis projects using multi-function mill-turn and hybrid technology on Okuma machine tools. The power of this partnership results in significant improvements in precision, reliability, quality and increased productivity for customers.

“Driving innovation and modern manufacturing solutions is what Partners in THINC is all about. OPEN MIND Technologies is globally recognized for their powerful and strong 5-axis and multifunction CAD/CAM solutions,” said Wade Anderson, director, Partners in THINC. “They’re also leaders in the additive manufacturing segment of our industry. With the introduction of Okuma’s new LASER EX product line, our partnership with OPEN MIND will further expand the tools and resources available for our respective customers to grow in this expanding market.”

"We are looking forward to collaborating with Okuma and the members of Partners in THINC to bring the most advanced, integrated solutions to manufacturers," said Mr. Alan Levine, Managing Director for OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc. "As we continually strive to keep our CAD/CAM solutions at the forefront of the industry, we welcome the opportunity to work together with other leading companies to enable customers to leverage our technology to meet and exceed their production needs."