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ANCA Tool of the Year

Same competition, new prizes

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Are you a machinist of high precision cutting tools? Do you have an amazing tool or design that you want to share with the world?

This is your chance to shine.
 



Enter the Oscars of the cutting tool industry — #ANCAToolOfTheYear2025 — for global recognition, industry credibility, and a shot at some incredible prizes.


 

Two categories. Twice the opportunity.

 
Enter either category, or both!
#MadeonANCA
 
A real, physical tool made on your ANCA machine.

The winner receives:
 
Option 1
⭐ a trip to ANCA's headquarters in Melbourne, Australia
⭐ ​$10,000 AUD worth of ANCA parts, accessories or software
 
Option 2
⭐ on-site consultation with an expert ANCA Application Engineer to optimise cycle times and boost productivity
 
 
 
Most Innovative Tool 
An outstanding digital design created in ToolRoom and CIM3D software.
 
The winner receives:

⭐ ​12-month subscription to ANCA Academy for five people - giving your team access to expert learning and upskilling opportunities

Accuracy over complexity


This competition is about excellence, not extravagance.


We’re looking for tools that show incredible accuracy, exceptional surface finish, and tight tolerances. You don’t need the most complex design – you need the most precise.

What the judges look for:
 
⭐ Best surface finish (Ra value)
⭐ Closest to nominal tolerance
⭐ Tightest tolerances held
⭐ Smart, functional designs
 
 

Enter your tool – or your customer’s


You don’t need to design a tool from scratch.
You can submit a customer tool made on an ANCA machine – just make sure you have their permission and it’s free from any NDAs.
Show how your ANCA machine delivers results in the real world.

 

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
Cornelius Müller
Tool Design Engineer, EMUGE FRANKEN
Santosh Plakkat
ANCA Product Manager
Vadim Zaiser
ANCA Product Manager

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