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CAM Specialist SolidCAM on Its Entry Into the Additive Manufacturing Market

SolidCAM is a long-term player in the field of computer-aided manufacturing. It has developed a CAM solution for all machining applications, that integrates seamlessly with several world-renowned CAD software packages, mainly SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. Its iMachining modul

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SolidCAM is a long-term player in the field of computer-aided manufacturing. It has developed a CAM solution for all machining applications, that integrates seamlessly with several world-renowned CAD software packages, mainly SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. Its iMachining module dramatically reduces manufacturing time, increases tool life and productivity for all CNC machine users, providing an iMachining Wizard that automatically calculates optimal cutting conditions for all stock materials, cutting tools and CNC machine types. Most recently, SolidCAM entered the additive manufacturing market, more specifically metal 3D printing. The company recently introduced Desktop Metal 3D printing solutions, combining two production methods, additive and substractive,. For SolidCAM, additive manufacturing is an excellent complement to subtractive CNC manufacturing; thus, it hopes to solve all complex manufacturing problems and offer real added value to its customers. We sat down with Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM’s founder and CEO, to learn more about this strategic shift and the company’s ambitions.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and SolidCAM?

My name is Emil Somekh and I am the Founder and CEO of SolidCAM, an independent, international Computer Aided Manufacturing software company. Since 1984 we have been revolutionizing the way CNC machines operate through our CAM software solutions and patented iMachining technology.

Emil Somekh (photo credits: Sidney Eisner)

3DN: Why did SolidCAM turn towards additive manufacturing?

SolidCAM views additive as a complement to our subtractive CNC manufacturing customers. Over the last few years, we have witnessed incredible innovation in metal 3D printing and have committed to becoming a leading resource in the space. The ability to print complex metal parts with speed and repeatability is now within reach of even the smallest CNC job shops. SolidCAM Additive was formed to assist our customers in adopting additive technologies and utilizing it to its full potential with the same level of renowned worldwide technical support SolidCAM is known for.