Connected Manufacturing is a cloud-based software solution for digital tool and job management in machining production. The platform captures data from machines and production equipment in real time and brings it together in a central software platform, where it is analyzed. In addition, Connected Manufacturing reads data directly from the pre-setting device and notifies the user as soon as deviations fall outside permitted tolerances — catching errors before they lead to scrap or machine downtime. Because the solution maps every step of production, from work preparation through CAM programming to tool provisioning, it stands out as one of the more integrated systems for digital tool management currently available.
Connected Manufacturing is developed by the Hoffmann Group, a company whose roots trace back to 1919 and which today is regarded as Europe's leading partner for quality tools, workshop equipment, and personal protective equipment. The Hoffmann Group brings together tool management, job control, and quality assurance in an open platform that can be connected to any ERP system via a bidirectional API, allowing order data to flow error-free into production and manufacturing data to flow back for planning and calculation. This enables small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in particular to connect their processes across the entire product lifecycle, reduce sources of error, and noticeably increase their productivity.
ToolsUnited brings together tool data from different manufacturers in a single, reliable source — ready to use for your application.
Access a continuously growing library of tool components from leading manufacturers — all in one place, ready to be pulled directly into your workflow
Source tools from more and more internationally recognized tool manufacturers. Whether you work with Sandvik, Kennametal, Walter, or others — ToolsUnited brings their complete catalogs together in a single, unified interface.
Every tool component in ToolsUnited is validated for data integrity and complies with DIN/ISO standards. This ensures your CAM or tool management system receives clean, consistent data — no manual corrections, no compatibility issues.
ToolsUnited connects natively with Connected Manufacturing, eliminating the need for manual data transfer. Tool data flows directly into your environment — accurate, structured, and immediately usable.
