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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
New IMCO Tool Libraries Available for Mastercam
This now provides import of IMCO into toolpath operations.

Design
Autodesk Fusion 360: Getting Better All the Time
Autodesk consolidates Fusion 360 into a single, more powerful package.

Prototype/Manufacture
Hurco Introduces the VMXDi Series of CNC Machines
With the new direct drive spindle, the VMXDi series has a better surface finish, quieter spindle and less head growth,...

Prototype/Manufacture
Milltronics USA Introduces the VM8434XP Performance Vertical Machining Center
The Milltronics XP Series CNC machines are #50 taper vertical machining centers designed for applications that need extra cutting power.

Prototype/Manufacture
New hyperMILL 2019.2 CAD/CAM Suite Offers Smoother Surfaces, Increased CAD-to-CAM Integration
The latest hyperMILL software has a range of new features including high-precision 3D finishing and 5-axis tangent machining.

Prototype/Manufacture
NCG CAM Solutions Celebrates 10 Years with Record Sales Growth
End-of-year sales figures have shown a leap in sales, with growth of 41% compared with last year, according to the company. 

Prototype/Manufacture
NCDMM Opens New Huntsville, Ala., Office to Support U.S. Army
NCDMM welcomes Mike Docherty as director of Manufacturing Technology to lead Huntsville office.

Prototype/Manufacture
America Makes TRX+ @NIAR Technical Review and Exchange Event Headed to Kansas
Speakers at the two-day event include Cindy Ashforth of the Federal Aviation Administration, Chris Holshouser of NIAR, and Doug Hall...

Design
ZWSOFT Launches ZW3D 2019 SP CAD/CAM Solution
It introduces features and enhancements that respond to users’ requests, delivering a more user-friendly CAD/CAM solution.

Simulate
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division Breaks Ground on New Center in Detroit Area
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is constructing a new expansion project on a site in Novi, MI, slated for completion...