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ANCA Tool of the Year

Enter the Oscars of the cutting tool industry for global recognition, industry credibility, and a shot at incredible prizes

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Are you ready to redefine virtual tool design?

This is your chance to shine.
 



Enter the Oscars of the cutting tool industry — #ANCAToolOfTheYear2026 — for global recognition, industry credibility, and a shot at some incredible prizes.


 

The search for the world’s most innovative virtual tool

Push the boundaries of virtual tool design using ANCA's ToolRoom and CIM3D software. Could your virtual tool take the top prize? The winning entry will receive AUD $5,000 worth of ANCA software.

Showcase your innovation, creativity and technical excellence

 

Create an innovative virtual tool that demonstrates precision, creativity, manufacturability and technical excellence using ANCA software technologies.

What the judges look for:
 
⭐ Innovation and originality
⭐ Creative use of ToolRoom and CIM3D
 
 

 

Why enter?



It’s more than a competition — it’s your chance to earn global recognition. Finalists and winners receive widespread exposure through ANCA’s digital, print and tradeshow promotions, showcasing your capability to a worldwide audience.

Beyond the prizes, it's about the publicity. Winners have been featured in industry publications, seen on global stages, and celebrated as leaders in precision grinding.

Judging Panel

Pat Boland
ANCA Co-founder
Russell Riddiford
President, ANCA Inc.
Gary Dassat
ANCA Applications Engineer
Matt Brothers
Industry 4.0 Tech Center Manager, ZOLLER Inc.

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