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Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) uses computer software and hardware to automate manufacturing processes. CAM is often used in conjunction with computer-aided design (CAD).
 
 

Latest in Computer–aided Manufacturing CAM

Prototype/Manufacture
Concepts NREC Moves Beyond Traditional Turbomachinery
Check out Agile Engineering Design System v2023.0 new software releases.

Design
Tap Into Engineering Software Global Market Trajectory and Analytics
Global engineering software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) market to reach $55.6 billion by 2027, analysts say.

Prototype/Manufacture
Siemens Releases Solid Edge 2023
Solid Edge’s new look brings a modern update to include intuitive ways of working, greater personalization options and improved...

Prototype/Manufacture
PTC Buys CloudMilling CAM Solution
The acquisition will bring CAM functionality to PTC's software-as-a-service Onshape product development platform, according to PTC.

Prototype/Manufacture
Solidline GmbH Unveils CAMculator
New tool is made for use with HCL CAMWorks for automated part costing and cycle time calculations.

Prototype/Manufacture
Mastercam 2023 Now Released
Customer and Industry Input Drives Multiaxis, Mill-Turn Advancements

Prototype/Manufacture
HCL CAMWorks Debuts ZOLLER Interface in CAMWorks 
The ZOLLER Interface supplies customers with advanced tool database management options.

Prototype/Manufacture
OPEN MIND Buys Majority Stake in MES Manufacturer Hummingbird
The acquisition is designed to enable end-to-end manufacturing processes, OPEN MIND shares.

Design
MecSoft Unveils RhinoCAM 2022 and VisualCAD/CAM 2022
RhinoCAM 2022 is a fully integrated CAM plug-in for Rhino 6 & 7. VisualCAD/CAM 2022 is an independent CAD and CAM solution from MecSoft.

Design
OPEN MIND Introduces Powerful Functionality in hyperMILL 2022.1 CAD/CAM Suite
New capabilities, enhancements offered for toolpath optimization, tool management, virtual machining, additive manufacturing, EDM, Mill-Turn and more.

Prototype/Manufacture
Hexagon Implements Additive Build Preparation in ESPRIT CAM Software
Digital workflow streamlines powder-bed fusion (PBF) build and finishing work in single ESPRIT CAM environment.

Prototype/Manufacture
CNC Software Delivers New, Improved Certification Program
The certification indicates knowledge and expertise in the familiar CAM software, according to CNC Software.

Design
Mastercam 2022 Delivers Toolpaths With Comprehensive Turning Solutions
Mastercam 2022 gives various options to turn all parts exactly as needed.

Design
SolidCAD Launches MAKE Productivity for Autodesk PowerMill
MAKE Productivity for PowerMill is a tool to boost CAM programming productivity.

Design
Sandvik to Acquire CAM Software Company CNC Software
CNC Software will be reported in the Design & Planning Automation division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.

Engineering Computing
Match the Workstation to the Workload
As engineers return to the office, many firms are re-evaluating their computing requirements.

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