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Sandvik completes the acquisition of CAM reseller Cimquest

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Acquisition, MUSD, CAM, Mastercam, Sandvik, Computer-aided manufacturing, Computer-aided

STOCKHOLM, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Cimquest, a US based reseller of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) solutions and one of the largest resellers in the Mastercam network.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has completed the previously announced acquisition of Cimquest, a US based reseller of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) solutions and one of the largest resellers in the Mastercam network.
  • Cimquest will be a part of business unit Mastercam and will be reported within business area Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
  • Cimquest, founded in 1990, is headquartered in Branchburg, New Jersey, and has 55 employees.
  • *A limited part of Cimquest revenues in 2023 were to Sandvik-owned Mastercam and will not impact Group total external revenues.

Mastercam Appoints New CFO to the Organization

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Accounting, AP, Forecasting, Mastercam, CFO, Software, CAM, Treasury, Financial management, Management

TOLLAND, Conn., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam has announced that Karen Gibbs has joined the company as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • TOLLAND, Conn., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam has announced that Karen Gibbs has joined the company as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Mastercam is the world's most widely used CAM software.
  • Based in Tolland, Connecticut, she joins Mastercam as the CFO to continue to build on the company's success.
  • "I'm proud to join the Mastercam team and believe my extensive financial experience within the software industry will be an asset to the company," said Gibbs.

Mastercam Announces New Add-On for Additive Manufacturing

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
DED, Workflow, 3D, CAD, A-Plus (store), Router, AM, 3D printing, Reseller, Online shopping, Lathe, Mastercam

TOLLAND, Conn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam, the world's leading CAD/CAM software, has announced a new Add-On product, Mastercam APlus® by CAMufacturing Solutions, which was designed for additive manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • TOLLAND, Conn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam, the world's leading CAD/CAM software, has announced a new Add-On product, Mastercam APlus® by CAMufacturing Solutions, which was designed for additive manufacturing.
  • APlus brings Additive to the Mastercam user in a form that is consistent with the workflow used for over 40 years.
  • APlus integrates seamlessly with Mastercam to allow users to generate Additive Manufacturing toolpaths, as well as visualize the additive and machining outcome.
  • Kenneth Fortier, Technical Product Manager, Mastercam says "APlus brings Additive Manufacturing to the Mastercam user in a form that is consistent with the workflow used for over 40 years.

Mastercam Acquires Post Processor Developer, Postability

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Acquisition, Software, Mastercam

Postability is a bespoke software development firm developing NC post processors for Mastercam.

Key Points: 
  • Postability is a bespoke software development firm developing NC post processors for Mastercam.
  • Postability’s post processing technology makes industry-preferred solutions more accessible to Mastercam users.
  • "The addition of Postability's post processing technology makes industry-preferred solutions more accessible to Mastercam users around the world," says Mastercam President and CEO, Meghan West.
  • With the addition of Postability, Mastercam users will have the opportunity to acquire a broader range of post processing technology with excellent support and responsiveness.

Sandvik acquires CAM post processing software developer Postability

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Maintenance, SME, CAM, CAD, EBITA, Acquisition, OEM, Mastercam

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has acquired Postability, a Canadian-based global software firm developing NC (numerical control) post processors for Mastercam.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has acquired Postability, a Canadian-based global software firm developing NC (numerical control) post processors for Mastercam.
  • Postability will be a part of business unit Mastercam and be reported within business area segment Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions.
  • Postability's software solution includes CAM post processing, machine simulation and maintenance, enabling customers to improve and validate their component design.
  • Post processing is a key step in the component manufacturing process where generic CAM system output is converted to machine specific NC-code.

Mastercam 2024 Integrates Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus® Tool Library Add-In

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Tool library, Sandvik Coromant, 3D, CAD, Sandvik, Catalog, 3D printing, Online shopping, Mastercam

TOLLAND, Conn., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam, the world's leading CAD/CAM software, has collaborated with Sandvik Coromant, a global industry leader and provider of manufacturing tools, machining solutions, and knowledge that drives industry standards and innovation, to announce the integration of Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus® Tool Library Add-in into the new release of Mastercam 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TOLLAND, Conn., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercam, the world's leading CAD/CAM software, has collaborated with Sandvik Coromant, a global industry leader and provider of manufacturing tools, machining solutions, and knowledge that drives industry standards and innovation, to announce the integration of Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus® Tool Library Add-in into the new release of Mastercam 2024.
  • Mastercam has partnered with Sandvik to announce the integration of CoroPlus® Tool Library Add-in into Mastercam 2024.
  • The integration of the CoroPlus® Tool Library allows Mastercam customers to save significant time searching for desired tools and building 3D tool assemblies that can be brought directly into Mastercam.
  • Mastercam developers worked closely with Sandvik Coromant product management to let users import 3D tool assemblies directly into Mastercam's toolpath operations.

Security Engineered Machinery Announces New Machinist Hire

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
SkillsUSA, CNC, Mastercam, Curriculum, Crystal, CAD, Certification, OSHA, SEM, Student, National Signing Day, SolidWorks, Letter, Mobile phone, Management

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.

Key Points: 
  • Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.
  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, is pleased to introduce that Crystal Lindquist has joined the SEM team as a machinist.
  • Before her internship at SEM, Lindquist gained experience working at Lincoln Hoist Precision Machining, Co. in Grafton, MA, a position she has held since July 2021.
  • "Over my tenure at SEM, we have had several co-op students complete their internships with us," says Bill Bradford, SEM Senior Technical Manager.

Designatronics Committed to Securing Future of Manufacturing on Long Island

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Workforce, Human resources, Partnership, Certificate, CNC, Mastercam, Original equipment manufacturer, Michael J. Hunter, Suffolk County Community College, Student, Education minister, Renewable energy, Knowledge, Automation, Management, Welding

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A partnership between Designatronics, Inc. and other Long Island manufacturers, including Oerlikon Metco, Schivo Medical, Precipart and Thuro Metal Products, will expand the regions manufacturing workforce through enhanced training. Joining together in support of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center located at the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College, the group purchased and donated state-of-the-art CNC equipment, STAR Swiss Style Lathe with Bar Feeder.

Key Points: 
  • HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A partnership between Designatronics, Inc. and other Long Island manufacturers, including Oerlikon Metco, Schivo Medical, Precipart and Thuro Metal Products, will expand the regions manufacturing workforce through enhanced training.
  • Joining together in support of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center located at the Michael J.
  • The scholarship covers full tuition at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, and a Certificate is awarded upon successful completion."
  • Representatives from Designatronics were on hand to celebrate the space and the commitment to the community.

Mastercam 2024 is Now Released

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
CAD, Software, Multimedia, Orientation, Addition, Motion, Security-Enhanced Linux, DTA GView, Face, Online shopping, Video game, Mastercam

Many of the improvements in Mastercam 2024 are directly driven by Mastercam users and shops.

Key Points: 
  • Many of the improvements in Mastercam 2024 are directly driven by Mastercam users and shops.
  • Manufacturers worldwide got the chance to test-drive Mastercam 2024 during the Public Beta Program before it was released and provided valuable feedback to help shape the final 2024 product.
  • Many of the improvements in Mastercam 2024 are directly driven by Mastercam users and shops.
  • For more information on Mastercam 2024, please visit https://www.mastercam.com/mastercam-2024/ or https://whatsnew.mastercam.com .

EASTEC 2023, The Northeast’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Show, Unites Manufacturing Ecosystem

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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“The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.

Key Points: 
  • “The technology on the show floor runs the gamut from high-end manufacturing equipment to smart technologies such as additive manufacturing and automation.
  • In a show-floor tour, manufacturing professionals overwhelmingly shared with elected officials that finding and hiring talent is the biggest challenge they’re currently facing.
  • EASTEC 2025 will take place at Eastern States Exhibition in West Springfield, Mass., May 13-15, 2025.
  • Stay up to date on EASTEC by visiting easteconline.com and follow the event on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .