MachiningCloud
MachiningCloud is a cloud-based CNC tool management and job planning platform that aggregates manufacturer-certified, ISO 13399-compliant cutting tool and workholding data from 65+ partners for CNC shops and enterprise manufacturers, with native CAM, simulation, and TMS integrations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersCamarillo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What MachiningCloud does
MachiningCloud operates a cloud-based CNC shop management platform that centralizes cutting tool data, job planning, and CAM integration for machining operations. The platform aggregates manufacturer-certified, ISO 13399-compliant 3D models, drawings, feeds & speeds, and cutting parameters from 65+ direct partnerships with cutting tool, workholding, metrology, and machine tool manufacturers (Sandvik Coromant, Kennametal, Iscar, Kyocera, Mitsubishi Materials, Schunk, Haimer, Sandvik-owned TDM Systems, etc.), covering more than 1 million certified tool items. Core capabilities include a searchable tool library, virtual tool assembly building, AI-based feeds and speeds predictions (79% coverage of supported tool items), job and process planning with setup documentation, and native bidirectional exports into every major CAM environment (Mastercam, ESPRIT Edge, Fusion 360, SolidCAM, hyperMILL, TopSolid, GibbsCAM) plus simulation (Vericut) and TMS (Zoller) platforms.
The company sells primarily through a product-led growth model with a self-serve free trial and monthly/annual subscriptions, supplemented by an enterprise API and data licensing tier that embeds MachiningCloud's catalog into OEM CAM, TMS, ERP, and simulation platforms via REST endpoints. Named customers include Tesla, Boeing, Blue Origin, Apple, Siemens, Bell, Curtiss-Wright, FlowServe, and Red Bull Powertrains, with a stated global presence in 40+ countries and explicit go-to-market segmentation across aerospace and defense, job shops, and enterprise multi-site manufacturers. The platform was originally developed as an internal project at DP Technology (parent of Mastercam) beginning in 2011, was publicly released in 2013, and became an independent company via spin-off in 2020; it remains privately held with no disclosed venture funding and is led by co-founders Dan Frayssinet (CEO) and Paul Ricard (President), headquartered in Camarillo, California with 11-50 employees.
MachiningCloud firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MachiningCloud
- Legal name
- MachiningCloud, Inc.
- Website
- https://machiningcloud.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MachiningCloud is a cloud-based CNC tool management and job planning platform that aggregates manufacturer-certified, ISO 13399-compliant cutting tool and workholding data from 65+ partners for CNC shops and enterprise manufacturers, with native CAM, simulation, and TMS integrations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MachiningCloud industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CNC Tool Management Software
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
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Where MachiningCloud is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Camarillo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MachiningCloud business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription Plans: Software-as-a-service subscription model with annual and monthly billing cycles. Includes platform access, data downloads, tool assemblies, and job planning features. Enterprise licenses available with additional allocation and multi-seat access.
- Enterprise API & Data Licensing: Annual platform access, maintenance and support, plus data allocation sized for organizational annual consumption volume. Additional allocation available as needs grow. Includes onboarding support for production-ready integrations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Individual/Team Subscription |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual Subscription |
| Subscription | Monthly | New Monthly Subscription Plan |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | 6-Month Open Access Subscription |
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise API Licensing |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free Trial |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
MachiningCloud product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MachiningCloud provides a cloud-based CNC tool management and job planning platform that delivers manufacturer-certified cutting tool and workholding data — including 3D models, 2D drawings, feeds and speeds — sourced directly from 65+ tooling partners under the ISO 13399 standard. The platform enables CNC programmers and machinists to search a unified catalog, build virtual tool assemblies, capture job setup documentation, and export certified data directly into major CAM, simulation, and tool management systems. An Enterprise API additionally exposes the full catalog programmatically for organizations needing multi-site or system-of-record integration.
Product overview
MachiningCloud is a cloud-based CNC shop management platform that unifies tool management, job planning, and CAM integration into a single system. The core MachiningCloud Platform serves as the central hub, providing manufacturer-certified tool data (3D models, drawings, feeds & speeds) from 65+ direct manufacturer partnerships, searchable tool library, virtual assembly building, job planning with setup documentation, and inventory management. AI Feeds & Speeds and Tool Advisor modules provide intelligent cutting parameter recommendations grounded in manufacturer real-world data. Direct CAM integrations with Mastercam, ESPRIT Edge, Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidCAM, hyperMILL, TopSolid, and GibbsCAM enable seamless export of tool assemblies and parameters. Simulation integration with Vericut and TMS integration with Zoller, TDM Systems, and WinTool extend the platform's downstream reach. Enterprise customers access the full catalog programmatically via Enterprise API & Data Licensing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MachiningCloud Platform Cloud-based CNC shop management platform providing tool management, job planning, and CAM integration. Offers manufacturer-certified tool data (3D models, drawings, feeds & speeds), searchable tool library, virtual assembly building, job planning with setup documentation, inventory management, and direct export to CAM software. ISO 13399 compliant with 65+ manufacturer partners.
- Enterprise API & Data Licensing Programmatic API access to MachiningCloud's full catalog for enterprise teams. Provides direct, programmatic access to manufacturer-certified cutting tool and workholding catalog for integration into CAM, TMS, ERP, or simulation environments. Licensed with setup fee, annual platform access, maintenance/support, and data allocation. Includes onboarding support for production-ready integration.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% reduction in planning time, 30% reduction in setup time, 30% boost in machining efficiency
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use MachiningCloud
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MachiningCloud technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration17 records
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
MachiningCloud partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
46 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and foundational.
- 5th AxisstrategicStrategic partnership bringing complete catalog of 5th Axis precision workholding 3D models and data directly into MachiningCloud app. Enables manufacturing professionals to own the process from programming to production with STEP and STL models.
- Xebec TechnologystrategicStrategic partnership integrating Xebec's automated deburring and polishing tools into MachiningCloud platform. Enables shops to eliminate manual finishing, reduce cycle times, and guarantee uniform part quality. Significant for Japanese manufacturing sector expansion.
- Sandvik CoromantcoreSandvik Coromant catalog integrated into MachiningCloud ecosystem, providing users direct access to comprehensive tooling data. All users can access premium Sandvik Coromant data for free. Sandvik cited partnership as advancing their digital capabilities to serve machining shops worldwide.
- HexagoncoreHexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area launched production-ready integration of WORKNC CAM software with MachiningCloud's cloud-based Tool Library, providing direct access to verified cutting tool data from tooling partners.
- KennametalcoreFeatured partner in Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence cloud-based Tool Library integration. Kennametal cited the partnership as advancing their digital capabilities to serve machining shops worldwide.
- ToolsUnitedcoreFeatured partner in Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence cloud-based Tool Library integration ecosystem, being onboarded as ecosystem expands.
- DP TechnologyfoundationalOrigin: MachiningCloud began as an internal project at DP Technology (one of the industry's leading CAM developers) in 2011. Spun off as independent company in 2020 with clear mandate to build the system every CNC shop deserves.
- MastercamcoreNative integration with Mastercam 2024 and 2025. GTC Light export option and dedicated MachiningCloud importer available. Direct tool data export into Mastercam Mill Tool Manager.
- ESPRIT EdgecoreCertified integration with ESPRIT EDGE CAM software. Multiple versions supported including 2024.1 through 2025.4 with extension version 0014.
- Autodesk Fusion 360coreDirect integration with Autodesk Fusion 360. Instructions available for using MachiningCloud module in Fusion 360. Export to Fusion with V26 updates.
- SolidCAMcoreSignificant improvements to SolidCAM integration in 2026 releases. Installation file and instructions provided. Indexable tools split into separate STL files, full workholding fixture export support.
- GibbsCAMcoreGibbsCAM integration supported. All adapters exported as single item to simplify package structure. New Mastercam-GTC export button added.
- hyperMILLcorehyperMILL integration with XML export option. Support for couplings, tool holders, chamfered cutters. Updated parameters for reamers and chamfers.
- Vericut CGTechcoreVericut integration with AntiCollision assembly model files. Support for Vericut 8.0, 8.2, and 9.6. Tool Number column and Import Tool ID functionality.
- ZollercoreZoller TMS integration with Zoller XML Format export. Updated export process with .zzip file type. Support for CustomerPartNumber, new article sections, and class mappings.
- Iscar IMCcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- WaltercoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- SchunkcoreWorkholding manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- HaimercoreTool holder manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- TDM SystemscoreSandvik-owned TDM Systems integration. API access provided on STAGE environment for TDM/Sandvik. Enhanced product search API for TDM.
- Emuge FrankencoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- SecocoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. November 2025 data update completed with model information.
- OSGcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- Dormer PrametcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner (Sandvik) providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- Ceratizit WNT KometcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- KyoceracoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- Ingersoll IMCcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- LMT OnsrudcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- Mitsubishi MaterialscoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. November 2025 data update completed.
- IMCO IMCcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- KorloycoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. New catalog added February 2025.
- TaeguTec IMCcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. GTC package import support added July 2025.
- Tungaloy IMCcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. GTC package import support added July 2025.
- PalbitcoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. New catalog added February 2025.
- CoreCuttercoreCutting tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform. New catalog added February 2025.
- RenishawcoreMetrology manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- DMG MORIcoreMachine tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- MazakcoreMachine tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- HaascoreMachine tool manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- FanuccoreCNC control manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- TopSolidcoreCAM software partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- SiemenscorePLM software partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- PTCcoreCAD/CAM/PLM software partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- SolidWorkscoreCAD software partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- KurtcoreWorkholding manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
- MarposscoreMetrology manufacturer partner providing digital catalog integration into MachiningCloud platform.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MachiningCloud competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Autodesk Fusion 360: Autodesk Fusion 360 is a broad CAD/CAM platform with an integrated tool library that overlaps with MachiningCloud's catalog functionality. Autodesk is a MachiningCloud integration partner, but its scale and bundled tool data offering position it as a long-term platform competitor.
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division offers a broad portfolio of CAM (e.g., WorkNC), simulation, and tool library solutions — including a cloud-based Tool Library that integrates with MachiningCloud. As a large, established player, Hexagon overlaps with MachiningCloud on tool data distribution while competing on adjacent CAM/simulation capabilities.
Emerging players
- CNC Software (Mastercam): CNC Software's Mastercam is the dominant CAM software globally and is a deep MachiningCloud integration partner. As Mastercam invests further in native tool libraries and digital tooling features, it represents both a critical distribution channel and a potential competitive threat to MachiningCloud.
- CGTech (Vericut): CGTech's Vericut is the leading CNC simulation and verification software, with native tool assembly imports from MachiningCloud. While Vericut is primarily a simulation platform, its tool management and digital twin features overlap with portions of MachiningCloud's job planning workflow.
Others
- Sandvik Coromant: Sandvik Coromant is the world's largest cutting tool manufacturer and a flagship MachiningCloud data partner. Sandvik's ownership of TDM Systems and direct digital tooling initiatives make it a critical upstream partner and a strategic influencer of where MachiningCloud fits in the tool data value chain.
- DP Technology (ESPRIT): DP Technology is the developer of ESPRIT CAM and the originator of MachiningCloud as an internal project before its 2020 spin-off. ESPRIT competes in the CAM market and ships its own ESPRIT Edge tool data integrations that overlap with MachiningCloud's value proposition.
- ModuleWorks:
- Kennametal: Kennametal is a leading cutting tool manufacturer and core MachiningCloud data partner featured in Hexagon's Tool Library integration. While Kennametal is primarily a tool OEM, its digital tooling initiatives and partnerships create both a partnership dependency and a possible source of disintermediation.
Direct peers
- WinTool by Zoller: WinTool is an enterprise tool management and presetting software suite from Zoller, offering certified tool data, assembly management, and machine/ERP connectivity. It competes head-to-head with MachiningCloud in mid-to-large CNC shops seeking integrated tool management.
- TDM Systems: TDM Systems is a leading tool data management (TDM) platform owned by Sandvik Coromant, providing certified cutting tool data and ERP/CAM integrations. It is the most direct competitive alternative to MachiningCloud for enterprise CNC tool data management, and is now also a MachiningCloud integration partner via API.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about MachiningCloud
What does MachiningCloud do?
MachiningCloud provides a cloud-based CNC tool management and job planning platform that delivers manufacturer-certified cutting tool and workholding data — including 3D models, 2D drawings, feeds and speeds — sourced directly from 65+ tooling partners under the ISO 13399 standard. The platform enables CNC programmers and machinists to search a unified catalog, build virtual tool assemblies, capture job setup documentation, and export certified data directly into major CAM, simulation, and tool management systems. An Enterprise API additionally exposes the full catalog programmatically for organizations needing multi-site or system-of-record integration.
Is MachiningCloud a public or private company?
MachiningCloud is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MachiningCloud founded?
MachiningCloud was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MachiningCloud based?
MachiningCloud is headquartered in Camarillo, United States, in the North America region.
How does MachiningCloud make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Subscription Plans are the primary driver. The others are enterprise API & Data Licensing.
Who are MachiningCloud's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Autodesk Fusion 360 and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. Emerging players are CNC Software (Mastercam) and CGTech (Vericut). Others are Sandvik Coromant, DP Technology (ESPRIT), ModuleWorks and Kennametal. Direct peers are WinTool by Zoller and TDM Systems.
Does MachiningCloud have an API?
Yes. Enterprise API provides programmatic access to MachiningCloud's full catalog across all manufacturer partners for integration into CAM, TMS, ERP, and simulation environments. Available to enterprise customers via licensing discussion. The API returns data in standard formats (STEP, STL, GTC) for direct consumption by downstream systems. API endpoints include: Start Session, Quick Search (search for items with filters), Get list of Publisher names, Get list of Consumer names, Export Tool Assembly to Consumer, Export Job to Consumer, Export Tool Item to Consumer, Define and manage item connectivity, additional endpoints supporting system integrations. Technical API documentation is available upon request during the licensing discussion. Pricing includes initial setup and integration fee, annual platform access, maintenance and support, and data allocation sized for annual consumption volume.
What industry is MachiningCloud in?
MachiningCloud's product category is CNC Tool Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7372.