ANCA CNC Machines has opened submissions for two awards: the ANCA Tool of the Year competition for 2025, inviting toolmakers to showcase their outstanding designs, precision and craftsmanship, and ANCA’s Female Machinist Award, recognizing outstanding achievements of women in the tool and cutter grinding industry.
ANCA Tool of the Year 2025
Participants can enter in two categories: physical tools created using ANCA technology (#MadeonANCA) and virtual tools that showcase cutting edge creativity (Most Innovative Tool Design). Participants will compete for an array of prizes, including AUD$10,000 in ANCA products, a trip to ANCA Australia or Thailand, an on-site consultation with ANCA experts and a 12-month ANCA Academy subscription for professional development.
?“At ANCA we develop and continuously improve our machines and software. Our customers create incredible products through their skill and innovation in applying ANCA technology. We see #ANCATooloftheYear2025 and the Female Machinist Award as a spotlight on the trailblazers who are applying their knowledge to create something unique in the market. Having celebrated 50 years of innovation last year, we now look firmly ahead to a future driven by bold ideas, precision craftsmanship and talented individuals,” says Patrick Boland, ANCA co-founder.
Submissions are open from 26th May to 31st July. Winners will be announced at EMO 2025 in Hannover.
Female Machinist Award 2025
ANCA’s Female Machinist Award returns in 2025, which recognises the outstanding achievements of women in the tool and cutter grinding industry. This award celebrates the growing role of women in manufacturing and their contribution to advancing the cutting tool industry.
Jennifer Baldus, managing director at Spreyer-Werkzeugtechnik GmbH in Limburg and member of the judging panel, says: “For 50 years, Spreyer has stood for precision and high performance in the tool industry. Our success has always been down to committed and talented people – both men and women. Today, I experience this in my daily dialogue with customers: Women are more in demand in our industry than ever before. The 'Female Machinist of the Year' competition puts the spotlight on the outstanding achievements of female precision tool grinders, creates important role models and encourages young talents to make their way in this demanding and fascinating profession.”
Women of all skill levels who are actively using ANCA technology in their work are encouraged to apply. Submissions will be evaluated based on exceptional problem-solving skills to overcome challenges, innovative and effective tool design, and the demonstrated ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions.
The winner of the Female Machinist Award receives a paid picket to attend a major trade show where ANCA is exhibiting, exclusive access to ANCA’s leadership, engineers and product experts, and networking opportunities with industry professional and access to educational seminars and workshops.
