Port CNC, Inc.

09/08/2026

👀 The wait is almost over...

The next generation of GibbsCAM is almost here.

Officially launching in mid-September, GibbsCAM 2027 introduces powerful new capabilities designed to help manufacturers program smarter, validate faster, and machine with greater confidence.

✅ Enhanced workspace visibility and process validation
✅ Smarter everyday programming workflows
✅ Expanded Advanced 3D Machining capabilities
✅ Enhanced multiaxis and 5-axis strategies
✅ An even more capable GibbsCAM Copilot

Be among the first to experience GibbsCAM 2027 at IMTS 2026 in Chicago and AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, where the new release will be showcased live during its official launch.

More Clarity. More Control. More Confidence.

Stay tuned.

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day!

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday. We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Tuesday!

09/01/2026

IMTS 2026 is almost here! ⚙️

Visit GibbsCAM in Booth #133357 to get a first look at GibbsCAM 2027 and explore the latest in tool management, training, AI, and manufacturing automation.

📅 September 14–19
📍 McCormick Place | Chicago
📌 East Building, Level 3 | Booth #133357

👉 Register: https://www.imts.com/

Heading to IMTS? Make GibbsCAM one of your stops!

08/27/2026

💡 GibbsCAM Tech Tip | Creating Fixtures Is Easier Than You Think

Do you skip adding fixtures because it feels like one more step in the programming process?

It’s easier than you think.

In this Tech Tip, see how quickly you can build a fixture in GibbsCAM and save it to your Fixture Library to reuse in future jobs.

A few simple steps can give you a more complete machining setup, improve simulation, and create a reusable fixture that’s ready whenever you need it.

▶️ See how easy fixture setup can be.

08/26/2026

So many choices!

This Machine Monitoring Dashboards video explores all 9 of the web-...

08/20/2026

What is inefficient programming really costing your shop?

When you’ve invested in a multi-task machine, programming time and machine utilization can have a significant impact on the return you get from that investment.

The GC QuickROI Calculator lets you plug in your own programming costs, programming time, machine runtime costs, and machine configuration to estimate the potential productivity gains and annual cost savings of programming your MTM with GibbsCAM.

Put your own numbers to work and see what more efficient programming could mean for your shop.

Try the GibbsCAM ROI Calculator:
https://www.gibbscam.com/en/roi-calculator

Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful.

08/18/2026

The best time to find a problem is before the machine does.

GibbsCAM Machine Simulation lets you see the entire machining process before you ever press Cycle Start, helping you identify potential collisions, unexpected machine motion, and other problems before they reach the shop floor.

Because when it comes to machining, the fewer surprises, the better.

See it before you machine it.

08/11/2026

How much time does your shop lose because everyone is working from different tooling information?🔩

When programmers, setup technicians, and the tool crib each have their own spreadsheets, notes, or databases, mistakes become inevitable.

ToolManageriQ™ creates one centralized source of truth for your entire team - keeping your programmers, setup team, and tool crib working from the same data:
✔ Standardize tooling
✔ Reduce setup errors
✔ Eliminate duplicate purchases
✔ Keep every shift working from the same data

Stop searching. Start machining.⚙️

👉 Learn more at: https://toolmanageriq.com/

08/06/2026

One of the easiest ways to become a faster programmer is to stop starting over.

GibbsCAM Saved Processes lets you capture proven programming strategies so you don't have to recreate the same work every time a similar part comes through the door.

Because if you've already found the right approach...
..you should reuse it.

Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful.

08/04/2026

Idle spindles don't just cost time—they cost money.

While no CAM system can eliminate every delay on the shop floor, the right one can help reduce programming time and eliminate unnecessary rework.

GibbsCAM is designed to help programmers move from idea to proven toolpaths quickly, so your machines spend more time making parts and less time waiting.

Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful.