Enter ANCA’s Tool of the Year competition

ANCA, a manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, seeks entries for its Tool of the Year competition that honors the innovation and expertise of trailblazing toolmakers.

“Every year I’m impressed by the skill and creativity of our customers and how they apply ANCA technology to design and manufacture market leading cutting tools. It’s important to recognize their amazing results and I look forward to seeing what our customers come up with this year,” Patrick Boland, ANCA’s co-founder, said in a statement.

There are two competition categories to recognize both the functionality and creativity of cutting tool manufacturers.

#MadeonANCA — The main prize goes to the winner of this category, where entrants will be judged on the form and performance of their cutting tool. The winner will receive a trip to ANCA's headquarters in Melbourne, Australia; $10,000 (AUD) worth of parts, accessories or software; and VIP access to exclusive opportunities with ANCA experts.

Most Innovative Tool Design — This category is for virtual tools. Entrants are encouraged to be creative and use ANCA tool design software to push ideas to their limits. The winner of the most innovative virtual tool will receive $10,000 (AUD) worth of parts, accessories or software.

Submissions are open from May 15 to Aug. 8, 2023. Enter at www.anca.com/tool-of-the-year.