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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
DeskProto Releases Free CAM Software for Linux
The DeskProto CAM software now also is available as native Linux application, suited for various Linux distributions.

Prototype/Manufacture
DP Technology Enhances ESPRIT CAM System With AI Capabilities
The CAM system's AI uses a digital twin of the CNC machine, tooling and workholding to drive ESPRIT's most advanced...

Design
Mastercam Now Features New SGS Round Solid Carbide Tool Libraries
Provides seamless import of SGS round solid carbide tools into toolpath operations, company says.

Simulate
Direct Link to Machining Simulation to Help Boost Efficiency
SURFCAM 2021 includes integration with NCSIMUL manufacturing simulation software to connect the virtual and real for greater productivity, company says.

Design
IMAGINiT Earns Autodesk CAM Specialization
Manufacturers turn to IMAGINiT for end-to-end computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) solutions.

Engineering Computing
Perfecting Productivity With Proper Workstation Peripherals
Engineering power isn’t just in the workstation; the right monitor and mouse also make the difference.

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.

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