An Incredible Week at Toolpath: Reflecting, Connecting, and Accelerating the Future

It's been one of those periods at Toolpath lately that feels like a whirlwind, in the best possible way. Between major investment announcements, insightful conversations, and groundbreaking partnerships, there's plenty to unpack. Now that I finally have a quiet moment, I wanted to share exactly why this has been such an exciting couple of weeks.

We kicked things off last week with a fantastic board meeting at Saunders Machine Works. It’s always refreshing and inspiring to step onto a shop floor, especially one that's buzzing with energy and innovation like it always does at Saunders. There's just something about being in that environment that refuels my passion for the industry. Conversations were deep, strategic, and laser-focused on the future of manufacturing automation and AI.

Directly following the board meeting, we had the privilege of touring the Kennametal Technology Center. Talk about a kid in a candy store! It's places like this, packed with cutting-edge tooling solutions and the brightest minds in the industry, that validate why our partnership with Kennametal and ModuleWorks is so critical for our industry. Touring the facility and connecting with the broader Kennametal team reinforced just how aligned our three companies (Toolpath, Kennametal, and ModuleWorks) are in pushing forward the Toolpath mission. A big shout out to the Kennametal team that provided insight, hospitality, and even more importantly, inspiration.

This week was spent engaging with global tech and engineering journalists, sharing the Toolpath story, discussing the recent strategic investments, and spreading the message about our mission of empowering machinists through practical, AI-driven solutions. It was truly energizing to see the broader industry take notice and embrace our vision.

Of course, yesterday was a milestone with Kennametal announcing its lead role in our current investment round. It’s a huge validation of our shared vision to bring smarter machining solutions directly to the shop floor. Speaking of insightful coverage, if you haven’t yet read Kenneth Wong's excellent summary of yesterday's funding round and partnership news, it's worth a quick look. It clearly and effectively captures the exciting developments happening at Toolpath.

But I want to spend a moment talking about a key partner in this journey: ModuleWorks.

ModuleWorks joined the investment round yesterday, further cementing its commitment to Toolpath. Without a doubt, ModuleWorks is one of the most innovative and influential companies in our space. Its CAD/CAM software solutions are integrated into millions of CNC and CAD/CAM installations worldwide. Think about that reach!

ModuleWorks brings to Toolpath—and most importantly, to our users—a profound level of machining expertise and industry-proven technologies. The unique, collaborative integration of their APIs with our AI and machine learning technology ensures Toolpath’s AI capabilities are backed by best-in-class machining logic and simulation tools. It’s not just about making our software smarter; it’s about creating solutions that machinists trust and can rely on every day.

With ModuleWorks by our side, we’re able to significantly accelerate the speed at which we deliver transformative features to our customers. The seamless integration of ModuleWorks’ proven technologies into our AI-driven platform means quicker deployments, better performance, and genuinely smarter workflows. Our collaboration exemplifies what we strongly believe at Toolpath: true innovation happens when leaders collaborate openly and ambitiously.

So, as I reflect on this amazing couple of weeks, the common thread through it all is people —  talented, passionate people—pushing manufacturing forward. It’s about partnerships like those with Kennametal and ModuleWorks, where we’re aligned, ambitious, and collaborative. Here’s to continuing this incredible journey together, shaping the future of machining and manufacturing one bold step at a time.

— Al Whatmough, CEO of Toolpath