OPEN MIND joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center

OPEN MIND Technologies, a developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has joined the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center, Research and Development (OMIC R&D), a collaborative in advanced metals manufacturing technologies, as a new member. OPEN MIND’s high-performance CAD/CAM software strategies and OMIC R&D’s wealth of experience in optimizing CAD/CAM solutions that improve programming and manufacturing processes promise an exceptional partnership.

“OPEN MIND is pleased to provide hyperMILL software technology and engineering competence to OMIC R&D to enhance machine performance, and collaborate on member and industry projects,” said Alan Levine, Managing Director of OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc. “This collaborative aligns well with high-end applications.”

OPEN MIND’s hyperMILL software offers a range of 2.5D, 3D, 5-axis milling, and turning strategies, enhancing automated programming, and optimizing production processes. A module for advanced tool path planning for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing is also included to support this burgeoning technology, a key focus at OMIC.

“OPEN MIND's commitment to innovation and its recognized excellence in CAD/CAM technologies make them an invaluable addition to our membership," said Josh Koch, business development manager at OMIC R&D. "This partnership not only enhances our network but also enriches the resources and expertise available to our partners."

OPEN MIND and OMIC R&D are committed to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology and look forward to a productive collaboration that promises to bring innovative solutions to the forefront of the industry.

OMIC R&D was founded in 2017 and combines the efforts of industry and academic partners to develop advanced metals manufacturing technologies and processes. Their facility features a world-class collaborative environment, allowing the team to develop new tools, techniques, and technologies to address near-term manufacturing challenges through applied research and advanced technical training.