Sandvik Machining Solutions showcases cloud-based tool data management, CAM integration and shop-floor connectivity at an industry gathering in Pune, India.
Pune, India, October 2026: Toolhive, a tool data management solution from Sandvik Machining Solutions AB, brought together CAM programmers, manufacturing engineers, production professionals and industry representatives at an evening event held on October 6, 2026, in Pune, India.
The event focused on how smarter access to tooling information can help manufacturers connect CAM programming with tool management, improve communication between engineering and production teams, and support more efficient manufacturing workflows.
The programme featured presentations from Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions, a live demonstration of Toolhive, a customer presentation by NOV India, networking opportunities and an entertainment session.
Introducing Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions and Toolhive
The event opened with a welcome address by Sumit Patil, TDM Sales Manager – India, who introduced Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions and outlined its vision: “Bring digital tool management to every component manufacturing customer in the world.”
He presented an overview of the solutions available through Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions, including TDM Systems, Toolhive and CRIBWISE, highlighting their roles in supporting tooling data management and manufacturing operations.
Toolhive is a cloud-based tool data management platform designed to provide a centralized source of tooling information. It helps users manage tool libraries, create digital tool assemblies and make relevant data accessible to CAM programmers and production teams. By reducing dependence on disconnected spreadsheets and manual data entry, the platform aims to streamline workflows between the office and the shop floor.
Joakim Johansson Highlights the Importance of Digital Tool Management
The keynote presentation was delivered by Joakim Johansson, Head of CRIBWISE at Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions, who travelled from Sweden to India to meet manufacturing professionals and discuss the company’s digital tooling solutions.
Johansson explained why effective tool data management is becoming increasingly important for machine shops of different sizes. In smaller workshops, tooling information may be managed without a dedicated tool management specialist, making simplicity and ease of use essential.
He emphasized the importance of connecting CAM programming with shop-floor operations. CAM programmers need accurate information about the tools available in a workshop so that they can prepare appropriate tool assemblies and transfer the information into supported CAM systems without repeatedly entering the same data.
A centralized digital tool library can help reduce duplication, make tooling information easier to find and enable production teams to prepare jobs more effectively before they reach the machine.
Johansson also discussed Toolhive’s work-order management capabilities, which help teams organize production requirements, identify the tools needed for a job and improve visibility of tooling requirements before machining begins.
The presentation highlighted a key challenge for manufacturers: digital tool management is not simply about storing data. It is about ensuring that accurate, accessible information supports decisions throughout the manufacturing workflow.
Live Demonstration Showcases Toolhive’s Capabilities
Following the keynote, Ashutosh Deosthali, Customer Success & Enablement Lead at Sandvik, delivered a detailed presentation and live demonstration of Toolhive.
The demonstration provided attendees with an overview of the platform and how its capabilities can support everyday tooling workflows.
Toolhive’s functionality includes a searchable tool library, digital tool assembly creation, tool data management and integrations with supported CAM systems. These capabilities are intended to help CAM programmers reuse tooling information, prepare assemblies more efficiently and reduce manual data handling.
NOV India Shares Its Experience with Toolhive
One of the highlights of the event was a customer presentation by NOV India, which provides technology and equipment for energy production, including oil and gas and other energy markets.
The NOV representative shared the company’s experience with tool data management and explained the operational challenges that led to the need for a dedicated digital solution.
The presentation covered the difficulties of managing tooling information before implementing Toolhive and discussed how a more structured approach can support tooling selection, communication between CAM programmers and shop-floor personnel, and data standardization.
The speaker also highlighted the importance of maintaining consistent tooling information across engineering, the toolroom and production. Making reliable data available to the relevant teams can help reduce information gaps, support better tooling decisions and improve coordination during job preparation.
The customer perspective offered attendees a practical view of how digital tool data management can contribute to manufacturing productivity and support a company’s broader digital transformation efforts.
Networking and Engagement with Manufacturing Professionals
The Pune event provided an opportunity for CAM programmers, CNC professionals, manufacturing engineers and production managers to exchange experiences and discuss the challenges they face in managing tooling data.
Attendees also showed interest in exploring the Toolhive trial, reflecting the value of giving manufacturing teams an opportunity to evaluate digital solutions against their own workflows.
The event was supported by ViaSell, a Toolhive reseller in India. The ViaSell team, including Vishal Patel, interacted with participants and helped support the event.
The evening concluded with a stand-up comedy performance by professional artist Sahil, adding an informal and entertaining element to the technical programme.
Connecting CAM Programming with the Shop Floor
Toolhive’s Pune event highlighted an important opportunity for manufacturers: improving productivity does not always require major changes to machines or production infrastructure. Better access to accurate tooling data and improved communication between programming and production teams can also make a meaningful difference.
For machine shops working with CAM software, a centralized digital tool library can help standardize tooling information, reuse assemblies and reduce repetitive manual work. Connecting this information to shop-floor requirements can also help teams identify tooling needs earlier and prepare jobs more effectively.
Toolhive currently lists integrations with CAM platforms including Mastercam, Cimatron, GibbsCAM and ESPRIT EDGE, soon they are coming up with SolidCAM, Fusion and hyperMILL.
The event reinforced the importance of bringing CAM programmers, tool management teams and production personnel together around reliable, shared tooling information.
For manufacturers looking to modernize their tooling workflows, digital tool data management is an important step towards a more connected and efficient manufacturing environment.
Explore Toolhive
Manufacturers interested in evaluating the platform can learn more about its features and trial options on the official website.
Visit: www.toolhivesolutions.com
For further information about Toolhive in India, contact Sumit Patil at Sandvik Tool Flow Solutions or connect with ViaSell, its reseller in India.
