In case you missed it, our latest Newsletter highlights two things: Centroid CNC is here to help during IMTS week, and we're showcasing the Hickory 8-Axis EtherCAT CNC Controller.

While the IMTS show is happening in Chicago, our team is here in Pennsylvania and ready to answer your CNC questions, help with your next project, or discuss a new machine or retrofit.

We also take a look at the Hickory CNC Control Board, featuring EtherCAT connectivity, support for a wide range of drives, up to 8 axes, and a cleaner, simpler control cabinet installation.

Need help with a CNC project? We're here during IMTS week. Check out Hickory and see what Centroid CNC can do for your next machine.

In case you missed it, we published the July Newsletter on the 7th of July.

This month's Newsletter highlights the release of CNC12 v5.42! This update brings a wide range of bug fixes, API enhancements, user interface improvements, and new features designed to improve machine performance, reliability, and the overall user experience.

Some of the highlights include:

• Improved MPG and WMPG jogging performance, resolving jerky movement, oscillation, and boundary issues.
• New Tool Check Graph Menu for 3D-RTG users (requires the v5.40 License Upgrade).
• Expanded API functionality, including new build revision properties, report generation, improved messaging support, and additional outbound pipe features.
• Numerous fixes for 3D-RTG, graphing, tool offsets, random access tool changers, and lathe functionality.
• New GUI customization options, including additional color definitions, the new default Centroid 2026 color scheme, and an enabled-by-default Color Picker.
• Improved Ether1616 communication reporting and more accurate system variable reporting.
• Added the ability to retain the last known reference point after a machine becomes unhomed.
• New P322 parameter for controlling absolute encoder movement warnings.
• PLC Detective now includes search functionality within the Watch tab.
• Numerous wizard, installation, homing, and usability fixes throughout CNC12.

With dozens of fixes and enhancements across the software, CNC12 v5.42 is a recommended update for users looking for improved stability, expanded API capabilities, and an even smoother machining experience.

In case you missed it, we published the June Newsletter on the 9th of June.

This months Newsletter highlights include:

• Rotary Table Plug and Play kits now available for purchase on ShopCentroidCNC!
• New videos from Uwe Mattern on using an AcornSix and CNC12 in a home shop environment!
• 5-Axis Machine Center videos by our Community Members!

In case you missed it, we published the April Newsletter on the 26th of April.

This months Newsletter highlights include:

• New Retrofit Example pages for Hurco VMCs and Cincinnati Milacron Dart VMCs!
• CNC Umbau shows off his Lathe Retrofit with the Centroid Acorn CNC Control board!
• Users are creating their own Custom CNC UI's using the CentroidAPI!
• Prototrak Bed Mill Centroid Allin1DC CNC Retrofit Upgrade photo album and playlist by martyscncgarage

In case you missed it, we published the January Newsletter on the 8th of January.

This months Newsletter highlights include:

• Antron Brown says, "You want power? Get a Centroid!" Checkout our PRI2025 Photo Album!
• Old Iron, New tricks! Rigid Tapping on a Manual Quill Bed Mill? Marty makes it happen with a Centroid Allin1DC and an old ProtoTrak DPM!
• For Sale in Meza, AZ: A Centroid Clearpath equipped Precision Matthews PM-940M CNC Mill in like new condition.
• Old Fadal VMC 40 Gets New Life: Centroid Retrofit Delivers EtherCat Servo Power and Precision
• Centroid Acorn CNC controller surpasses 10,000 Units Sold