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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
CIMdata Releases Executive PLM Market Report
Report shows that the CAM market grew by 3.9% in 2019.

Design
Mastercam 2021 is Now Released
CAD/CAM developments streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion.

Design
Hypertherm Releases ProNest 2021
This marks a major version update of its advanced CAD/CAM nesting software.

Design
Faster Waveform Roughing in EDGECAM 2021
A number of productivity boosts have been achieved by reducing calculation time with EDGECAM 2021’s enhanced parallel-processing capability.

Design
AlibreCAM 2020 is Certified for Alibre Design v21
This certification assures that engineers and CNC programmers can use AlibreCAM 2020 to program simple and complex parts for machining directly...

Simulate
MecSoft Sets Up Partnership with RoboDK
This partnership enables users of MecSoft’s CAM products the ability to use robots for milling.

Design
DP Technology Introduces Updated CAM Software for 2020
DP Technology, the parent company of the ESPRIT CAM system, introduces an array of software updates for 2020. 

Design
SCHOTT SYSTEME Reduces 5-Axis Milling Times
It uses Interactive Direction Vectors within its Pictures by PC CAD / CAM Software.

Prototype/Manufacture
ASCENT Publishes New Learning Guide
Students, trainers and industry professionals can now learn how to use Inventor CAM to create 2D milling toolpaths.

Prototype/Manufacture
Mastercam 2020 Multiaxis Machining Improves Productivity 
Mastercam Multiaxis offers a wide range of multiaxis machining strategies, both basic and advanced.

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