Ashley Eckhoff
Marketing Manager

Ashley began working for Siemens in 1997 and has been part of the part design and manufacturing software teams in various capacities for over 25 years. He has an engineering background and is a subject matter expert in Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Design, Electrical Routing, and PCB Design.

Realize LIVE 2026 is your key to better manufacturing

Realize LIVE 2026 is your key to better manufacturing

February 23, 2026
Realize LIVE 2026 is your opportunity to engage with Siemens' NX CAM experts, to meet and discuss best practices with peers, and to learn best practices for your CAM operation.
By Ashley Eckhoff
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: AI-Powered Kinematics Tree Creation

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: AI-Powered Kinematics Tree Creation

February 20, 2026
A new AI-powered kinematics tree creation feature was introduced in NX 2512. This addition to the Machine Kit Wizard minimizes the number of steps required for the creation of kinematics trees.
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Integrated Work Holding Device Management

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Integrated Work Holding Device Management

February 19, 2026
Integrated work holding device management is a significant advancement in machine programming. This integration helps users to maintain precise control of fixture configurations.
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: NX Manufacturing Viewer

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: NX Manufacturing Viewer

February 18, 2026
NX Manufacturing Viewer allows customers to export manufacturing information to generate an interactive data package for employees on the shop floor that is superior to static PDFs or documents.
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Fixture Automation

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Fixture Automation

February 17, 2026
Fixture automation in NX CAM 2512 automatically aligns fixtures with workpieces, drastically shortening the time necessary for setup tasks, allowing users to concentrate on programming andother high-value tasks.
By Ashley Eckhoff
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Machine-Aware CAM Operations

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: Machine-Aware CAM Operations

February 16, 2026
New to CAM in NX 2512, Machine-aware CAM operations recognize the capabilities of your machine automatically configuring your programming environment based on the loaded machine tool.
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What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: AI Make Machining Suggestion

What’s New in CAM for NX 2512: AI Make Machining Suggestion

February 13, 2026
The new AI Make Machining Suggestion tool allows users to select a face for machining. The system then utilizes large language models to generate multiple machining options for the user to select from.
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AI Make Machining Suggestion makes the news

AI Make Machining Suggestion makes the news

January 29, 2026
The new AI Make Machining Suggestion capability in NX X Machining is the feature of an article on Engineering.com. This new capability uses AI to suggest machining options for the operator, accelerating the creation of tool paths for machining.
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New NX Manufacturing Webinar Series

New NX Manufacturing Webinar Series

January 29, 2026
Siemens is starting a new webinar series discussing NX Manufacturing news and capabilities. The firs session is on February 10th. Don't miss it!
By Ashley Eckhoff
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Break free from arduous updates with NX X Manufacturing

Break free from arduous updates with NX X Manufacturing

January 22, 2026
One of the main advantages of cloud-based software, like NX X Manufacturing, is the ability to get automatic updates through the internet. This functionality and more means NX X Manufacturing reduces your total cost of ownership and unlocks new business opportunities.
By Ashley Eckhoff
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What you missed at CES 2026

What you missed at CES 2026

January 12, 2026
NX Manufacturing was front and center at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Beginning with Roland Busch discussed AI manufacturing in his keynote and Siemens customer, Haddy, displayed their 3D printed furniture at the Siemens booth. From the main stage keynotes to the Siemens booth, manufacturing took center stage.
By Ashley Eckhoff
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