Delcam
Develops advanced CAD/CAM software solutions for manufacturing, including additive manufacturing workflows for 3D printing electronics, orthotics, and hybrid manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Clive Martell (pre-acquisition by Autodesk)
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $286.0M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Autodesk
Technology & Products
Key Products
Delcam's key products include PowerMILL for high-speed and multi-axis CNC machining, and FeatureCAM for automated programming of mills, along with solutions for 3D printed electronics and orthotics.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Vortex high-speed machining technology reduces cycle times by 60-70% for complex parts; verified through customer case studies in aerospace and automotive sectors. Defensible through software patents and decades of algorithm development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces programming time for complex parts by up to 90% through automated toolpath generation, enables hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing workflows, and provides integrated solutions for 3D printed electronics and orthotics.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in complex 5-axis machining and hybrid additive/subtractive workflows where competitors focus more on basic 3-axis; PowerMILL handles 95% of aerospace impeller machining market vs. 60% for nearest competitor.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, CNC machine shops, aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Goods; Electronics; Tooling
Competitors
GibbsCAM, Mastercam, ESPRIT, OPEN MIND, SprutCAM Tech, Onecnc Cad Cam, Tebis, VISI, SolidCAM
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Used by over 25,000 companies in 80+ countries; largest CAM development team with 224 developers (almost twice nearest competitor); raised market share in direct revenue according to CIMdata analysis.
Major Milestones
1977: Founded as Cambridge University spin-off; 1997: Listed on AIM stock exchange; 2014: Acquired by Autodesk for ~$286M; 2015: Integrated into Autodesk manufacturing portfolio
Notable Customers
Zytek; Coventry Engineering Group; West Midlands Micro-Machining Centre