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Glossary: CAM

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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).
 
 

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MecSoft Presents CAMJam 2026

MecSoft Presents CAMJam 2026
This 2026 release includes updates for the new 2026 products, all CAMJam 2025 version videos plus bonus materials.
CIMdata Releases 2026 Global CAM Market Analysis Report

CIMdata Releases 2026 Global CAM Market Analysis Report
This marks its 34th annual study of the global computer-aided machining (CAM) market.
Mastercam Starts Up Polish Operations

Mastercam Starts Up Polish Operations
Mastercam expands European presence with kickoff of Mastercam Polska.
Aibuild FETS for Additive Manufacturing Launches

Aibuild FETS for Additive Manufacturing Launches
It's a fast, finite element thermomechanical simulation solution, company says.
Concepts NREC Unveils Agile Engineering Design System 2026.1

Concepts NREC Unveils Agile Engineering Design System 2026.1
Release updates secondary flow analysis, machining flexibility and platform integration.

HCL CAMWorks and Morningstar CAM Solutions Partner
Morningstar will assist clients in simplifying, automating and accelerating their CNC programming processes with HCL CAMWorks software.

ENCY 2.8 Update Features Quicker Toolpath Calculation
ENCY Software has released version 2.8 of ENCY, its CAD/CAM system, and ENCY Robot.

Metal Cutting Tool Maker to Adopt Manufacturing Specification
This move will help expand access to standardized tooling data for CAM and CNC systems.

How Natural Language Input Might Change DfAM and CNC
Integration of large language models opens new doors, raises new questions.

Mastercam, camInstructor Partner for Training
Aim is to develop next generation of CNC programmers, Mastercam reports.

ENCY Software Debuts Closed Beta of AI Superagent
Solution serves as an agentic AI assistant for CAM

RADAN Solution Marches On—50 Years Strong
Longevity of solution suggests ongoing need for verified, repeatable sheet metal preparation in a complex manufacturing landscape, Hexagon reports.

Mastercam Canada Finalizes Acquisition of In-House Solutions

Mastercam says purchase will strengthen Mastercam's Canadian market presence and expand regional support.

RoboDK Launches CAM Solution

Intent is to cut robotic machining deployment times, company says.

Siemens, AMC Bridge to Host Joint Webinar on Parasolid Adoption
Parasolid is a geometry kernel powering commercial engineering applications worldwide. 

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