

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. 3DN: Could you introduce yourself and SolidCAM? Emil Somekh, SolidCAM’s founder and CEO, to learn more about this strategic shift and the company’s ambitions. 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. Live Sinter allows users to obtain parts without defects coming out of the sintering furnace 3DN: Could you remind us of the main benefits of Desktop Metal’s technology?ĭesktop Metal has invested in a holistic approach to develop AM, from the creation of proprietary metal powders to the sintering of parts in their advanced Furnace solution. At SolidCAM we understand that hardware is only as good as the software empowering it and Desktop Metal delivered the first-of-its-kind Live Sinter application.
