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About Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Manufacturing Tomorrow

The main purpose of CAM is to streamline and improve manufacturing processes by integrating computer-generated data and instructions into various stages of production. This integration helps in achieving greater precision, efficiency, and consistency in manufacturing.

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Sandvik To Acquire CAM Reseller Cimquest

Metrology

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Cimquest, a US based reseller of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) solutions and one of the largest resellers in the Mastercam network. The post Sandvik To Acquire CAM Reseller Cimquest appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Keeping up with Manufacturing Changes

Fabricating & Metal Work

The electric vehicle markets are shaping up to be more diverse as larger, established companies like Porsche compete with smaller manufacturers. The global EV landscape is also more competitive than the automotive markets of previous decades, as more manufacturers — large and small — compete for space.

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Hexagon strengthens additive manufacturing portfolio with CADS Additive acquisition

Automation Mag

Hexagon has completed the acquisition of CADS Additive, a fast-growing provider of specialized software that helps companies prepare designs for metal additive manufacturing (AM). The software guides users through the build preparation, helping companies turn design files into printer instructions and improve their manufacturing productivity.

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3 Mistakes That Cause CNC Programs to Fail

Modern Machine Shop

Properly configured computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems and tool-path plotters can verify that G-code programs will load properly and, once loaded, that they will run without generating errors. The manufacturing process encompasses anything that affects how components are produced.

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AI-Powered Automation Decreases Machine Tool Programming Time

Mold Making Technology

Source | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division highlights its automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time to program factory machine tools by 75%.

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Mitsubishi Electric Partners with Software Developer ModuleWorks

i4.0 today

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has recently announced that it has agreed to strategically partner with and invest in ModuleWorks GmbH, a leading software component provider for the digital manufacturing industry. “Working in close partnership accelerates technological development and drives digital transformation in manufacturing.