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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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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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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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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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Learning 4.0: Using the tools of today for a better tomorrow

Automation Mag

The focus of this partnership is to provide students with the tools necessary to support them in their learning and develop their abilities prior to entering the manufacturing sector. Through this partnership, the company is investing in solutions to meet the skilled labour needs that the Canadian manufacturing sector requires today.

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CAM Software With Cloud-Connected Technologies Increases Productivity

Mold Making Technology

Cloud-connected technologies enable companies to collaborate and combine expertise during new product development from several disciplines, including engineering, design and manufacturing. Machine Aware Programming has been extended to include machine components, collision detection and an option to pause on collision.