What CloudNC does

CloudNC is a UK-based software company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, that develops AI-powered CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software for the CNC machining industry. Its flagship product, CAM Assist, is a plug-in that integrates with the major commercial CAM platforms — Autodesk Fusion, Mastercam, Siemens NX, GibbsCAM, and SolidCAM (with PTC Creo in development) — to automatically generate machining strategies, toolpaths, and optimized feeds and speeds. The underlying technology is a proprietary physics-based AI engine trained on real-world manufacturing data, designed to capture expert machining knowledge and address the structural shortage of skilled CAM programmers. CloudNC also operates an AS9100D-certified precision manufacturing factory in Chelmsford, Essex, which serves both as a customer (aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, nuclear) and as a real-world validation environment for the software.

The company monetizes primarily through per-seat SaaS subscriptions on CAM Assist, with usage-based credit allowances and overage tiers. Go-to-market is predominantly product-led: a 14-day free trial, free Soft Jaw Designer tool, ROI calculator, and self-serve onboarding drive SMB adoption, while enterprise direct sales handle larger deployments and ITAR-compliant AWS GovCloud configurations for regulated industries. The customer base spans more than 1,000 machine shops worldwide, including named logos such as Hamilton Company, Align Precision, Arcamed, MSP Manufacturing, Avalanche Energy, FJH Group, and Bedford CNC, distributed across aerospace and defense, nuclear, energy, and general precision manufacturing verticals.

CloudNC has raised approximately $78 million in venture capital, the most significant round being a $45 million Series B in June 2022 led by Autodesk with Lockheed Martin Ventures and British Patient Capital participating. The strategic investor base functions as both capital and distribution channel: CAM Assist is sold through the Autodesk App Store, and the company maintains integration partnerships with Siemens, Sandvik, and DMG Mori. Recent strategic activity has emphasized geographic expansion (India in September 2025, Shanghai office in May 2026) and continuous product platform expansion across CAM packages.

Name

CloudNC

Legal name

CloudNC Ltd

Website

https://cloudnc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CloudNC is a UK-based AI software company that develops CAM Assist, an AI-powered CAM programming plug-in for major CNC software platforms. It serves 1,000+ machine shops across aerospace, defense, and general manufacturing with per-seat subscriptions, automating CNC toolpath generation to address the skilled machinist shortage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computer-Aided Manufacturing Software

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• AI CAM programming
• CNC machining automation
• Manufacturing software
• Computer-aided manufacturing
• Precision machining AI

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CAM Assist Subscription: CloudNC generates revenue primarily through subscription-based SaaS licensing of CAM Assist. Pricing is per seat and attached to CAM seat licenses. The service offers flexible plans based on number of users and support level required. A 14-day free trial is available, along with a six-month money-back guarantee for customers who complete onboarding but don't achieve positive ROI.
2. Precision Manufacturing Services: CloudNC operates its own factory in Chelmsford, UK, providing precision machining services across aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, nuclear, and general industry sectors. This represents an owned manufacturing operation that complements the software business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CloudNC develops CAM Assist, an AI-powered CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software that integrates as a plugin with existing CAM packages (Autodesk Fusion, Mastercam, Siemens NX, GibbsCAM, SolidCAM) to automatically generate machining strategies, toolpaths, and cutting parameters. The platform completes up to 80% of CAM programming tasks in minutes, addressing the skilled machinist shortage. CloudNC also operates its own AS9100D-certified factory in Chelmsford, UK, providing precision machining services across aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.

Product overview

CloudNC offers CAM Assist, an AI-powered CAM programming platform that integrates as a plug-in with existing CAM software packages. The core offering consists of CAM Assist for generating machining strategies and toolpaths, supplemented by modules including Cutting Parameters Explorer (AI-powered feeds and speeds optimization), Soft Jaw Designer (fixture design), and CAM Assist Estimator (cycle time estimation). The platform operates across 3-axis and 3+2 axis CNC machines, supporting integrations with Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, SolidCAM, Siemens NX, and PTC Creo (coming soon). CAM Assist completes up to 80% of CAM programming automatically, targeting repetitive tasks and addressing the skilled machinist shortage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAM Assist: AI-powered CAM programming software that integrates with existing CAM packages (Fusion, Mastercam, Siemens NX, GibbsCAM, SolidCAM) to automate CNC machine programming, generate machining strategies and toolpaths, and optimize cutting parameters.
• Cutting Parameters Explorer
• Soft Jaw Designer

Products and services

• CAM Assist AI-powered CAM programming software that integrates as a plug-in with existing CAM packages to automate generation of machining strategies and toolpaths. Completes up to 80% of CAM programming in minutes, targeting repetitive tasks and reducing dependency on scarce senior CAM expertise. Used by CNC machine shops across aerospace, defense, nuclear, and general manufacturing.
• Soft Jaw Designer Free standalone CAD tool for designing production-ready custom soft jaw fixtures in seconds. Generates designs that cut an average of 40 minutes from CAD to first cut, allowing CAM programmers to focus on making parts. Available for free download.
• CAM Assist for Siemens NX Native plug-in integration of CAM Assist with Siemens NX CAM software. Compatible with NX CAD/CAM versions 2306, 2312, 2406, 2412, 2506, and 2512. Tools can be added directly to active session.
• CAM Assist for Mastercam Native plug-in integration of CAM Assist with Mastercam software. Compatible with versions 2025 and 2026. Requires Mastercam Tool Manager with material-specific presets for best compatibility.
• Precision Manufacturing Services Precision machining services operated from CloudNC's AS9100D-certified factory in Chelmsford, UK. Provides multi-axis machining, turning, and quality-assured components to aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, nuclear, and general industry sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces CAM programming time by up to 80%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SiemensmajorTechnology or IntegrationSiemens NX CAM integration partnership. CAM Assist for Siemens NX is available as an official integration. Siemens logo displayed as partner on website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Fusion 360 / Autodesk Manufacturing): Owner of Fusion 360 CAM, CloudNC's lead investor and primary integration partner. Autodesk is the dominant cloud CAD/CAM platform and could natively compete with CloudNC's AI toolpathing by embedding similar features into Fusion itself.
• Siemens Digital Industries (NX CAM): Siemens NX CAM is one of CloudNC's official integration partners and a leading enterprise CAM platform used in aerospace and automotive. Siemens' portfolio breadth and digital twin capabilities make it the most strategic large incumbent competing for AI CAM mindshare.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon owns ESPRIT, Edgecam, and other CAM brands serving precision manufacturers across aerospace and automotive. As a global metrology-and-manufacturing conglomerate, Hexagon has the data, distribution, and engineering resources to bundle AI CAM features competitively.
• PTC (Creo / Pro/ENGINEER): PTC's Creo CAD/CAM platform is one of CloudNC's announced forthcoming integration partners. As a broad PLM/CAD/CAM incumbent with deep enterprise roots in aerospace and automotive, PTC could ship native AI CAM capabilities alongside CloudNC's plug-in.

Direct peers

• CNC Software (Mastercam): Mastercam is one of the most widely used CAM packages globally and a direct integration partner for CloudNC. Mastercam serves the same CNC machine shop customer base and could ship competing AI features natively inside its CAM seat licenses.
• SolidCAM: SolidCAM is a CAM software vendor offering integrated iMachining features (which compete on similar productivity grounds as CloudNC's toolpath optimization) and is one of CloudNC's official integration partners for SolidCAM 2025 SP4 onward.
• GibbsCAM (Sandvik Coromant): GibbsCAM, now owned by Sandvik Coromant, is a CAM package targeting production machining and is one of CloudNC's official integration partners. Sandvik's tooling plus CAM vertical integration makes GibbsCAM a credible platform competitor with deep machining domain knowledge.
• OPEN MIND Technologies (hyperMILL): hyperMILL is a high-end CAM package specializing in 5-axis machining and is widely used in aerospace and moldmaking. It targets the same precision CNC programming customer base that CloudNC's CAM Assist serves, with strong 5-axis optimization features.

Emerging players

• 1000 Kelvin: 1000 Kelvin is an AI startup applying generative AI to CAM and machining workflows. It is the most direct emerging competitor targeting the same AI-for-CNC-programming opportunity and serves an overlapping customer base of machine shops.

Others

• ModuleWorks: ModuleWorks is a leading provider of CAM technology components (kernels, post-processors, simulation) licensed to many CAM software vendors. As a horizontal enabler of CAM functionality across the industry, ModuleWorks could either compete with or accelerate CloudNC's underlying technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teamcloudnc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds16 records

Investors23 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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