# Mastercam

> Mastercam develops CAD/CAM software for CNC programming, model preparation and machining verification. Its manufacturing customers range from small job shops to large industrial businesses, supported by local representatives and educators worldwide. It is part of Sandvik.

- **Founded:** 1983
- **Headquarters:** Tolland, United States
- **Founders:** Mark Summers (Co-founder; machinist), Jack Summers (Co-founder; mathematician), Brian Summers (Early founding-team member; joined after Mark and Jack)
- **Products:** Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn, Swiss, Design
- **Notable:** Operating since 1983., Reports more than 450,000 installations worldwide., Acquired by Sandvik in September 2021.

## Products & services

- **Mill** — CNC milling toolpaths.
- **Lathe** — Turning, threading and grooving.
- **Mill-Turn** — Coordinated multitasking machine programming.
- **Swiss** — Supported Swiss-type machine programming.
- **Design** — CAD creation and model preparation.
- **Router** — CNC router programming.
- **Wire** — Wire EDM programming.
- **Educational Suite** — Teaching-focused CAD/CAM bundle.
- **Learning Edition** — Free practice edition without G-code output.
- **Mastercam CONNECT** — Annual updates and support program.
- **Mastercam Probing** — Integrated CNC probing capabilities.
- **Mastercam Copilot** — In-workflow AI assistance.
- **EverPath Technology** — Toolpath platform offered in beta.

## Achievements

- Operating since 1983.
- Reports more than 450,000 installations worldwide.
- Acquired by Sandvik in September 2021.
- Maintains industrial and educational CAD/CAM offerings.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — September 23: described TDM Systems tooling repository integration with Mastercam 2027.
- **2026-09** — September 14: announced expanded ProShop collaboration and U.S. direct-sales availability.
- **2026-09** — September 10: presented ToolHive partnership at IMTS.
- **2026-07** — Released Mastercam 2027 on July 1, including deburring, multiaxis and Mill-Turn setup enhancements and EverPath beta access for CONNECT customers.
- **2026-01** — Acquired Swedish channel partner AME, renamed Mastercam Sverige.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mastercam.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mastercam
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJt5ruSkqnmFH44WsXVZLw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastercam/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam

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Last updated: 2026-09-30