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Mastercam Retains Top Ranking Worldwide

Mastercam is the most widely used CAM for the 27th year in a row
More shops and schools invest in Mastercam than any other CAD/
CAM software package in the world. According to CIMdata, Inc.,
an independent research firm specializing in the NC industry,
Mastercam is the number one CAM software used worldwide for
27 years in a row. In the latest report, Mastercam retained the top
spot for CAM software in three categories: industry, education,
and support network.
Mastercam topped the list in both the educational and industrial
categories, with nearly twice as many installed seats as the
nearest competitor*.
“Mastercam having such widespread global use offers a lot of If you run a shop, using the most widely used CAD/CAM
benefits for shops,” says Meghan West, President and CEO of software is important. You want reliable code to run your
CNC Software, LLC. “The community of users is exceptionally machines at maximum performance for precision and efficiency,
strong, the support network has unmatched experience and and you want access to training and support to keep your shop
expertise, and industrial shops are reducing the skills gap because optimized and business growing.
more students are graduating with Mastercam experience.” If you work in education, you want to prepare students with
skills they can transfer to further education and gainful employ-
ment. You appreciate access to extensive training, curriculum, and
projects from Mastercam and authorized partner providers.
If you are an individual, using the top CAD/CAM software is
important because there is a high demand for skilled workers in
manufacturing companies. You can find training and education
opportunities to learn Mastercam since it is also the most widely
taught, and you can find a job easier with Mastercam skills.
West continues, “Mastercam provides incomparable access
and support for shops and programmers. With the largest local
Reseller support network of any CAM developer, there is always
an expert available to help you get the most benefit from our
software.”

Fanar Becomes A Part Of the Seco Family

The Polish company Fabryka Narzędzi experience within threading products Seco Family will enhance our presence in
FANAR S.A. (Fanar), a manufacturer of and solutions,” says Oskar Edqvist, VP the important Polish market and will create
solid round tools, will become part of the Strategy & Product Management. “The a platform to further grow business in the
offering from Seco. Fanar will enhance the fact that Fanar will become a part of the region,” he continues.
Seco product offering in solid threading. The product offering from Fanar covers
Fanar will initially operate as an an extensive range of high-performance
independent company and continue to sell taps and other threading products as well
its products under the Fanar brand. Fanar as solid carbide drills and end mills.
will strengthen the position of Seco, and “It feels great to extend the Seco Family
growth ambitions, on the expansive Polish with the coworkers of Fanar,” says Stefan
market. Steenstrup, President Seco. “I would like to
“I am very pleased that we now take this opportunity to welcome them all
can strengthen our competence and to the Seco Family,” he continues.

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