How multi-brand ecosystems embrace open data and bridge the digital gap

“Manufacturing environments are diverse, and customers value the freedom to choose how they work across different digital experiences,” explains Tobias Unosson, business and partner development manager at Sandvik Coromant (Figure 2). “Through the collaboration with MachiningCloud, Sandvik Coromant offers an additional channel to meet customers where they are, giving them the flexibility to access and consume its products and tooling data across multiple platforms and workflows.”

The full Sandvik Coromant tooling catalogue has been on MachiningCloud since its January 27 launch, providing essential product data for tool selection, CAM programming and manufacturing workflows, explains Unosson. “Moving forward, we will focus on continuous updates, maintenance and enrichment to ensure data accuracy and meet evolving customer needs,” he adds.

“The collaboration is already delivering value, with Sandvik Coromant’s primary catalog of cutting tools and holders live on the platform,” notes Matthew Nicholson, director of sales & marketing at MachiningCloud (Figure 3). "We are working closely with their technical teams to roll out more complex 3D models and advanced application data in strategic phases throughout 2026. This ensures that every piece of data we host is fully validated and ready for immediate use in the customer’s digital workflow."

Sandvik Coromant's addition of its tooling data to the MachiningCloud cloud-based platform will allow users to find tools, build assemblies and export data directly to CAM systems, streamlining process planning (Figure 4). "This collaboration puts ready-to-use Sandvik Coromant tooling data into the hands of CAM programmers, helping reduce guesswork and keep production moving," says Paul Ricard, president and co-founder at MachiningCloud.

Sandvik Coromant joins more than 60 other brands, including fellow Sandvik Group members Dormer Pramet, Seco and Walter, alongside other cutting-tool companies such as Iscar, Guhring, Tungaloy and Kyocera SGS, in a global digital ecosystem. "We are proud to offer the most comprehensive and diverse brand-neutral library available to the manufacturing industry," says Nicholson.

"The real-world advantage is the massive reduction in dead time during the programming phase," says Nicholson. "Modern machine shops rarely rely on a single supplier, and MachiningCloud is the only platform that allows users to build complex, multi-brand tool assemblies in one place. Instead of hunting through various manufacturer websites, users can source a Sandvik Coromant insert, pair it with another brand’s holder and have a complete digital twin ready in seconds."

The ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between the manufacturer’s data and the shop floor. "With over 20 export partners, including industry leaders like Mastercam, ESPRIT, TDM Systems and Zoller, we ensure that this data flows seamlessly into the user’s existing software environment," explains Nicholson. "By centralizing this information, we help our customers eliminate manual data entry, reduce human error and get to the first chip much faster."