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Siemens Acquires FORAN Software

July 23, 2021 · Siemens to add FORAN marine design software to its Xcelerator portfolio, helping marine customers adopt a comprehensive digital twin approach to ship design and construction.

Sandvik to Buy CAM Software Company Cambrio

July 16, 2021 · By acquiring Cambrio, Sandvik will establish a position in the CAM market that includes toolmaking and general-purpose machining.

Agile Engineering Design System v2021.0 on the Market

June 18, 2021 · Design and manufacture higher performance turbomachinery in less time.

Hexagon Automates 6-axis Production of Heavy Parts

June 15, 2021 · The specialist programming tools provide accurate simulation and generate efficient 6-axis toolpaths to ensure that the advanced machinery can be used for increased productivity, company says.

ESPRIT CAM Improves Productivity for Long-Part Machining

April 20, 2021 · Offset-aware programming of spindle transfers and bar pulls helps manufacturers drive multi-channel CNC machinery with confidence, company says.

CAMWorks Releases New Wire EDM Module with Single Click 

March 16, 2021 · Using the new wire EDM module, even complex two-axis parts, two-axis parts with tapers, and full four-axis wire EDM parts can now be programmed in a single click. 

Mastercam Mill Developments Target Streamlined Manufacturing

March 4, 2021 · Multiaxis features, 3D enhancements and 2D high-speed toolpaths combine with dozens of new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity.

MecSoft Releases VisualCAM 2021 for SOLIDWORKS

March 4, 2021 · VisualCAM 2021 is a plug-in that runs inside SOLIDWORKS DESIGN product.

MecSoft Releases RhinoCAM 2021

January 25, 2021 · This is the latest version of MecSoft’s fully integrated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) plug-in for Rhino 6 and 7.

OPEN MIND Debuts hyperMILL 2021.1 CAD/CAM Software Suite 

January 19, 2021 · Innovations and enhancements optimize machining tools and molds and more.

SmartCAM v2021 Debuts

December 28, 2020 · One major highlight is that Process Model Viewers are optional for all SmartCAM application product families.

Hybrid Program for CNC Machining Training

December 17, 2020 · Goal is to foster development of next-gen high-tech machinists in the U.S.

ESPRIT CAM Collaborates with Alma CAM on Robotics

November 18, 2020 · This solution allows Alma to use the full ESPRIT additive DED cycles.

3D Systems to Sell Cimatron and GibbsCAM Businesses

November 3, 2020 · Cimatron and GibbsCAM will join a manufacturing portfolio that includes SigmaTEK Systems, a CAD/CAM software provider for the metal fabrication industry.

Hexagon Acquires DP Technology

November 2, 2020 · DP Technology is a developer and supplier of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology. 

Mastercam Recreates Historic Water Wheel

September 30, 2020 · American Precision Museum machines reproduction of manufacturing water wheel for new exhibit.

DeskProto Releases Free CAM Software for Linux

September 28, 2020 · The DeskProto CAM software now also is available as native Linux application, suited for various Linux distributions.

DP Technology Enhances ESPRIT CAM System With AI Capabilities

September 22, 2020 · The CAM system's AI uses a digital twin of the CNC machine, tooling and workholding to drive ESPRIT's most advanced features, according to the company.

Mastercam Now Features New SGS Round Solid Carbide Tool Libraries

September 11, 2020 · Provides seamless import of SGS round solid carbide tools into toolpath operations, company says.

Direct Link to Machining Simulation to Help Boost Efficiency

August 26, 2020 · SURFCAM 2021 includes integration with NCSIMUL manufacturing simulation software to connect the virtual and real for greater productivity, company says.


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