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

In case you missed it, we published the December Newsletter on the 3rd of December.
December's Newsletter was all about Performance Racing Industry Show 2025:

Centroid 5-Axis Machines at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, booth #5405 Dec. 11-13

• Live state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machining demonstrations producing real cylinder heads all day long.
• Demonstrations of the A560 and A560XL 5-axis Engine Shop Cylinder Head Porting and Engine Block turnkey machining centers.
• On-site Centroid CNC technicians available throughout the show to answer questions.
• Special guest appearances and autograph sessions:
  • Pat and Liz Musi – Thursday, December 11, autograph signing from 2:00–3:00 PM.
  • KB Titan Racing featuring Greg Anderson (6-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion) and Dallas Glenn (2025 NHRA Pro Stock Champion) – Friday, December 12, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.
  • Antron Brown and Angelle Sampey – Friday, December 12, autograph signing from 12:00–1:00 PM.
  • Jamie Wagner, Edelbrock’s Cylinder Head Manager, with additional Edelbrock Group staff making appearances.
• CNC porting of LS Series cylinder heads donated by Mangum Racing, and Edelbrock Big Block Chevrolet 61409 series heads.
• LS engine block machining demonstrations planned for Saturday, December 13, with blocks provided by Texas Speed & Performance.
• Show machines feature custom vinyl wraps, including Antron Brown’s Matco Tools Dragster theme and the iconic “Norma Jean” Camaro.
• Tooling displays, digitizing demonstrations, machined parts, cylinder heads, and engine blocks from Centroid customers.
• A special thank you to Centroid partners, customers, and racing teams for 20 years of support in the performance racing industry.
• For more information, contact John Cowher at jcowher@centroidcnc.com or call 814-571-4955, and visit centroidperformanceracing.com.