PTC’s new Onshape addition to boost collaboration between design and production
A new addition to Onshape’s suite of cloud-native features is promising to streamline the connection between design and production workflows.
PTC, one of the UK's leading authorities on digital transformation and design, has announced the launch of CAM Studio Beta, which integrates CAD, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Product Data Management (PDM) to give design and manufacturing teams the opportunity to plan, simulate, and collaborate on machining processes.
This release offers a complete design-to-manufacturing solution, enhancing productivity and creating new opportunities for leading manufacturing brands across the globe.
"With the release of CAM Studio directly into Onshape's cloud-native platform, users gain built-in version control and centralised storage for their manufacturing strategies," commented David Katzman, General Manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC.
"This ensures seamless collaboration, eliminates the risks of file-based workflows, and provides unmatched traceability throughout the design-to-manufacturing process. CAM Studio reinforces our commitment to empowering teams with tools that enhance productivity and drive innovation."
CAM Studio supports 2.5 and basic 3-axis machining, with the most common manufacturing strategies and machines. For users with advanced manufacturing needs, CAM Studio Advanced will offer enhanced capabilities, including advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining strategies.
Other features and benefits of Onshape CAM Studio include:
• Access to the latest manufacturing information faster, while utilising Onshape's built-in PDM functionality for G-code and tooling strategies
• Streamlined communication and easy sharing between CAD designers and manufacturing engineers
• All stakeholders work from a single source of truth, saving time and money while also reducing manufacturing errors
• No additional software installations, licensing costs or administrative costs
• Cloud-native accessibility anytime, anywhere
CAM Studio is now available to Onshape users who are subscribed to the Professional and Enterprise plans.
For more information, visit our CAM Studio page on Onshape.com.
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