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SolidCAM

SoftwareNewtown, Pennsylvania, USAFounded 1984· One of 361 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides integrated CAM software for CNC machining with additive manufacturing modules, enabling combined 3D printing and CNC finishing for job shops and manufacturers.

CEO / Founder
Emil Somekh
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Strategic Investment - Undisclosed - January 2015
Key Investors
SolidWorld Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

iMachining (CAM module)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary iMachining algorithm reduces cycle times by 70%+ and extends tool life, verified by 20,000+ global customers; additive module bridges CNC and 3D printing, protected by software IP and integration patents.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces CNC machining cycle times by 70%+ via patented iMachining technology while enabling hybrid additive-subtractive workflows, cutting lead times and improving part quality for complex geometries.

How They Differentiate

3x faster programming via iMachining vs. standard CAM tools; only major CAM software with dedicated additive manufacturing module for metal 3D printing integration; 99% customer retention due to single-window CAD integration.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

CNC job shops, manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, industrial equipment

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Medical Devices; Industrial Equipment; Electronics; Oil & Gas

Competitors

SprutCAM Tech, Parsons Technology, CADMIN

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue grew to $52.5M in 2025; 20,000+ CNC manufacturing customers worldwide; 19.4% YoY market share growth in CAM software.

Major Milestones

1984: Founded by Emil Somekh; 2021: Launched SolidCAM Additive GmbH in Germany; 2022: Expanded Desktop Metal partnership to four new countries; 2024: TriMech became North America's largest SolidCAM provider

Notable Customers

3M ESPE; EMDE; ebm-papst Group; Red Bull Racing; DGA; AirCraft Philipp; Michelin; Precihole; Honda; Alcon; Bericap; Coperion; Bosch; BASF; EADS; NISSAN; Hutchinsonai; Rafael; Pirelli; B.Braun; Atka; Valve; Perkins; Vachette; Koh-I-Noor; GKN; Boston Scientific; PMB; Thyssenkrupp; Hitachi; Yamaha; Dornier; BIC; Oerlikon; HK; MHT; Werkzeug Eylert; Plogmann & Co; EVO; Kodak; HDW; Honeywell; TATA; Royalmint; TE Connectivity; HP; KYB; Futaba; Divex; Volkswagen; Intel; Ruag