In a recent article in the MCAD Magazine, the combined solution "SolidWorks+SolidCAM" has been reviewed. The author Al Dean states, that via the Bundle agreement with SolidWorks, SolidCAM "can sell the SolidWorks system as the 3D CAD front end to their machining technology, thus offering a fully Integrated CAD/CAM package using superior mainstream CAD tools."

He continues "...Whether you’re an existing SolidWorks house, or are simply looking to update your CAM technology, there’s something for everyone and current technology can be adopted as a scaleable solution without the many of the implications of capital costs, training and implementation traditionally associated with such moves."

The Czech parts manufacturer Frencken offers a broad range of production services, from general large volume parts to sophisticated parts, which are used in the aerospace, medical and optical equipment industry. Only for Airbus Industries, more than 700 different parts are manufactured, over 200 of them dedicated to the new Airbus A380.

Frencken`s success is based on the well-qualified and highly motivated staff and on leading-edge technology. Frencken uses various CNC machine centers from MAZAK to support up to 5 axis simultaneous machining and multitasking Turn-Mill machining. All CNC machines are programmed and simulated by SolidCAM.

The Peregrine Falcon Corporation provides its aerospace customers with hybrid components engineered of Beryllium, Aluminum Beryllium and Beryllium Copper. These products are used for Lightweight Structures of Satellites and Aircraft, Lightweight Avionics Enclosures, Heat Sinks, Satellite Battery Sleeves and Radiators.

In order to meet their customers´weight and budget requirements, Peregrine provides all necessary services including engineering, product development, brazing, machining, bonding and forming. Because of the complex shape of the spacecraft and satellite components, precise and high-quality tooling is mandatory. Therefore, Peregrine has decided to use SolidCAM, integrated in SolidWorks, as overall CAM solution for the machining of its parts.

The Competitive Manufacturers´ Conference, which is held Sep 7-8 during the IMTS show in Chicago, brings together experts from industry to give attendees the most useful and up-to-date technical information available. Main focus of the conference are technologies, that support lean manufacturing, so that companies can better compete in the global market place. Conference sessions are designed for manufacturing professionals involved in management, engineering, design, quality, production improvement and manufacturing operations. Also, new developments in CNC Programming like Micro Machining are discussed.