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This section provides an overview for cad/cam systems as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 2 cad/cam system manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cad/cam system companies as of September, 2025: 1.SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., 2.Hexagon AB.
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A CAD/CAM System is a system for processing data created by CAD into a NC program that controls computer-controlled machine tools.
Depending on the type of machining, some systems use 2D data and others use 3D data. While it is possible to program a machine tool directly by taking into account the size and movement of tools while looking at drawings and other data, the CAD/CAM system can be used to automatically create accurate programs quickly.
Today, many machine tools are equipped with numerical control (NC) units, and it is common practice to create NC programs for machining operations. CAM systems are used to create these.
The CAM system can also simulate tool movements before machining, and detect unmachined conditions and machining errors in advance.
Other uses include the ability to predict machining times to a certain degree, which can be used for quick quoting and scheduling of machine tools.
A CAD/CAM system consists of a main processor and a post processor.
The main processor sets the type of machine to be used, the tool geometry (type and diameter), and creates the tool travel path by calculating how the tool will be machined according to the geometry read from the CAD. The created data is called CL (Cutter Location) data.
Post processors create NC programs to match the CL data to the machine tool to be used. However, because the coordinate axes used by different manufacturers differ, and because it also includes manufacturer-specific options, complete code unification has not been achieved. Therefore, post processors have a database of major machining centers, and NC data is generated based on this database.
By following these two processes, a machine tool can operate without problems no matter which manufacturer's CAD/CAM system is used.
CAM and CAD are easily confused, but the work process and the purpose of the work are different.
CAD systems are used for designing and drafting; in two dimensions, lines and arcs are drawn on a flat drawing; in three dimensions, a three-dimensional model is represented as a rectangle or sphere; CAM systems are used for manufacturing based on drawings designed by a CAD system; CAM systems allow for manufacturing CAM systems allow for the movement of manufacturing opportunities, but do not allow for the creation of blueprints, so it is necessary to develop knowledge in both areas.
Since design and manufacturing are performed by the system, the data can be saved and used for similar manufacturing. Also, by simulating on the system, errors can be detected before manufacturing on the machine, leading to a reduction in waste.
In addition, the system can handle complex machining that would be difficult to perform by hand because it can control simultaneous machining, such as 4-axis machining, while preventing interference between each axis. This allows even inexperienced workers to be involved in manufacturing, thereby eliminating unevenness in quality, leading to improved quality and elimination of human resource shortages.
The benefits of introducing this system are great for companies regardless of the size of their business, as it will lead to increased work efficiency and cost reductions.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Hexagon AB was established in 1992 in Stockholm, Sweden as a manufacturer, designer, and marketer of digital reality solutions and autonomous technologies. The company offers various products, such as, digital quality inspection, Jovix, LuciadCPillar, REcreate, among others. The solutions offered by the company enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety in various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, public sector, and mobility applications. It also offers geographic information system (GIS) software for creating 3D models and maps, as well as sensors for satellite location and data collection from the air and ground.
Ranking as of September 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. |
50.0%
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| 2 | Hexagon AB |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cad/cam system page as of September 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Sweden
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1 | 100.0% |
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