Advancing Tool Data Management (TDM) towards Tool Lifecycle Management (TLM), TDM v4.8 offers multi-tool support in TDM Base Module, data import from MachiningCloud, wireless connection for barcode scanners in TDM Tool Crib module, and at-a-glance CAM data for operator. Functionality accelerates and facilitates generation of solid models for tool assemblies, and menu tab in tool assembly management shows CAM programmer required tool parameters. Solid models are compatible with CAM system.