What Predator Software does

Predator Software is a Beaverton, Oregon-headquartered manufacturing automation software company founded in 1994 that sells a suite of 14 integrated "Digital Factory" applications to CNC-based discrete manufacturers. The portfolio covers industrial networking of CNCs, robots, CMMs, and PLCs (Predator DNC), real-time machine monitoring and OEE (Predator MDC), production data management and revision control (Predator PDM), robotic cell control for lights-out production (Predator RCM), CNC simulation and verification (Predator Virtual CNC), G-code editing (Predator CNC Editor), tool, gage, and fixture tracking (Predator Tracker), touch-friendly HMI creation (Predator Touch HMI), sensor-based adaptive machining (Predator Adaptive CNC), thermal process control (Predator Oven Control), CNC post processing (Predator Post Processor and acquired Predator CNC Post), electronic work instructions (Predator Travelers), and floating license management (Predator FLM). The platform is Windows-based (.NET Framework 4.8), supports VMware and Hyper-V virtualization, and integrates with shop floor equipment via OPC/OPC UA, MTConnect, Fanuc Focas, Modbus TCP, and Siemens protocols against Microsoft Access, SQL Server, or Oracle databases.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model combining one-time perpetual software licenses (with 100% trade-in credit on upgrades and license transferability), subscription-based floating network licensing (FLM), certified industrial hardware with a 5-year warranty, and professional services including onsite support across 55 US and Canadian cities. Go-to-market is delivered through direct enterprise account executives, a global network of 12+ value-added resellers covering 40+ countries, and an e-commerce storefront. The company is privately held, self-funded, debt-free, and cash-flow positive since inception, with no external investors, and has completed six acquisitions including OmegaPost from CAMCAD Technologies in January 2018.

Predator serves 115,000+ users globally with a lean ~20-person direct employee base complemented by 20+ resellers, posting an average employee tenure of 8.5 years and very low defect rates (0.31 average documented bugs per application across a 62-application portfolio). The company is led by President and Co-Founder Jim Abbassian and operates a UK & EU subsidiary (Predator Software Ltd. in England), with compliance to CCPA, GDPR, RoHS/RoHS 2, and WEEE standards.

Name

Predator Software

Legal name

Predator Software Inc.

Website

https://predator-software.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Predator Software, founded 1994 in Beaverton, Oregon, sells a suite of 14 integrated Windows-based manufacturing automation applications (DNC, MDC, PDM, RCM, Virtual CNC, Tracker, and more) to CNC-based discrete manufacturers in 40+ countries via direct sales and 12+ resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Standalone or integrated Industry 4.0 manufacturing software applications. Customers can own their licenses and transfer them to another manufacturer. 100% trade-in credit when upgrading.
2. Floating Network Licensing: Predator FLM enables floating network licensing for concurrent use across wired or wireless networks, managing and controlling licensing costs.
3. Hardware Sales: Certified and reliable industrial hardware including ruggedized devices, MDC adapters, SIM modules, light towers, Armor enclosures with 5-year warranty.
4. Professional Services: Wide range of technical services including onsite services in 55 US and Canadian cities, remote support, implementation consulting, and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Predator Software develops, sells, and supports an integrated suite of 14 Windows-based shop floor automation and Industry 4.0 software applications for CNC-based discrete manufacturers. The suite includes Predator DNC for industrial networking of CNCs, robots, CMMs, and PLCs; Predator MDC for real-time machine monitoring, dashboards, and OEE; Predator PDM for production data management and paperless manufacturing; Predator RCM for robotic cell control and lights-out production; Predator Virtual CNC for CNC simulation and 3D verification; and complementary tools for G-code editing, tool/gage/fixture tracking, post processing, and floating network licensing. Predator also sells ruggedized industrial hardware adapters and SIM license keys, and offers professional services including onsite implementation across 55 US and Canadian cities.

Product overview

Predator Software is a manufacturing automation company founded in 1994 offering a suite of 14 integrated digital factory applications for shop floor automation and Industry 4.0 manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on the core SFC (Shop Floor Control) applications: Predator DNC (industrial CNC networking), Predator MDC (machine monitoring and OEE), Predator PDM (production data management), Predator RCM (robotic cell control), Predator Virtual CNC (CNC simulation and verification), Predator CNC Editor (G-code editing), and Predator Tracker (tool and fixture management). These are complemented by specialized applications including Predator Touch HMI (shop floor HMI creation), Predator Adaptive CNC (real-time sensor-based machining), Predator Oven Control (thermal process control), Predator Post Processor (CNC post processing), Predator Travelers (electronic work instructions), and Predator FLM (floating license management). The suite also includes secure networking variants (Predator Secure DNC/PLC/MDC), utility services (Predator CNC Service, MDC Export Service, Predator Utilities), and hardware products (Predator USB SIM, Predator MDC Adapter, Predator Armor Enclosures). A notable addition is Predator CNC Post (formerly OmegaPost), acquired in January 2018 for 2-5 axis post processing. All applications share common database platforms (Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Oracle), support virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and integrate via industrial protocols (OPC/OPC UA, MTConnect, Fanuc Focas, Modbus TCP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Predator CNC Post: Post processor software for 2-5 axis CNC machines, formerly known as OmegaPost, acquired from CAMCAD Technologies in 2018.

Products and services

• Predator DNC Industrial network solution for CNCs, robots, CMMs, PLCs, part markers, tool presetters, and test stands, supporting wired and wireless Ethernet, RS232, and Parallel connectivity. Designed for CNC-based discrete manufacturers seeking to replace paper-based or legacy point-to-point file transfer workflows.
• Predator MDC Real-time machine monitoring, dashboards, KPIs, OEE, and manufacturing data collection software. Tracks cycle, setup, teardown, downtimes, idle time, good parts, and scrap parts for CNC-based discrete manufacturers.
• Predator PDM Production data management software that controls manufacturing and quality documents using vaults, revision control, and statuses, enabling paperless manufacturing for CNC-based manufacturers.
• Predator RCM Flexible cell controller and scheduler that automates manufacturing processes via robotic machine tending and lights-out production, enabling flexible manufacturing systems that run schedules of small and large lots.
• Predator Virtual CNC CNC simulation and 3D verification software that simulates and verifies operation of 2-5 axis mills, lathes, EDMs, and 3D printers using actual CNC code, helping manufacturers validate programs before cutting.
• Predator CNC Editor G-code editing software that improves quality, capability, and performance of CNC programs via compare and edit G code, basic DNC functionality, and 3D backplotting with animation.
• Predator Tracker Tool, gage, and fixture management software designed to manage, organize, and automate tracking of tools, gages, and fixtures, with bar code, QR code, and RFID support.
• Predator Touch HMI Touch-friendly software for creating shop floor applications that replaces bar code readers, QR code readers, and handheld terminals with a code-free designer for building touch-based user interfaces.
• Predator Adaptive CNC Real-time adaptive CNC machining software that runs CNC production schedules and reduces scrap via sensor-based overrides, adaptive fixturing, and real-time scheduling.
• Predator Oven Control Oven and test chamber control software that supports up to 8 ovens or test chambers per PC with unlimited boxes, carts, and soaking and ramping recipes for thermal processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.31 average documented bugs per application
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic acquisition and core.

• CAMCAD Technologies (OmegaPost)strategic acquisitionOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 14 January 2018Acquisition of OmegaPost, a 2-5 axis post processor from CAMCAD Technologies. OmegaPost was designed to simplify generation of advanced CNC syntax. Rebranded as Predator CNC Post. Predator Software assumed responsibility for existing customers' software maintenance and technical support.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 May 2017Microsoft Partner status renewed annually. Predator Software has been actively developing Windows applications since 1994. Support for latest Windows editions including Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, Windows 10, and legacy Windows versions.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationFull support for VMware virtual machine platforms including vSphere, ESXi, ESX Server, GSX Server, and Workstation. Physical USB ports can be mounted to virtual machines for Predator USB SIM connectivity.
• Microsoft (Hyper-V)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupport for Hyper-V virtual machine platforms with Windows 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008 Server. USB-over-Ethernet utilities enable Predator USB SIM connectivity in Hyper-V environments.
• FanuccoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration with Fanuc CNCs via Fanuc Focas protocol. Predator CNC Service supports Fanuc Focas v4.2, v4.7, machine operation modes, cycle counters, variables, feeds and speeds for Fanuc-based Mills, Lathes, Routers, Lasers, Grinders and EDMs.
• Industry & Technology Partners (30+)coreTechnology or Integration30+ Industry & technology partners collaborate to improve end user experience, increase compatibility and raise the bar. Partners work with Predator to ensure seamless integration with various CNC machines, robots, and manufacturing equipment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Memex Automation: Memex Automation sells OEE and machine-data-collection (MDC) software for CNC and discrete manufacturers — directly overlapping with Predator MDC and Predator CNC Service in target customer, use case, and integration focus.
• MachineMetrics: MachineMetrics provides cloud-based CNC machine monitoring and analytics; it competes head-on with Predator MDC and DNC for the same CNC-shop buyer with a modern cloud-native delivery model.
• CIMCO: CIMCO offers DNC, CNC editor, and machine networking software targeted at the same CNC-shop customer base, with comparable product breadth in DNC and G-code editing.

Emerging players

• Tulip Interfaces: Tulip provides a cloud MES and frontline operations platform used by discrete manufacturers for paperless workflows, OEE, and machine connectivity — overlapping with Predator Travelers, Touch HMI, and MDC but on a modern cloud stack.
• Datanomix: Datanomix delivers cloud-based CNC machine monitoring and OEE analytics, competing directly with Predator MDC for the same mid-market CNC shop customer with a SaaS delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter / MindSphere): Siemens offers the Opcenter MES suite and MindSphere IIoT platform, addressing the same shop-floor and manufacturing-execution use cases as Predator but bundled with Siemens' broader automation hardware portfolio.
• Rockwell Automation (FactoryTalk): Rockwell's FactoryTalk suite provides MES, OEE, and machine connectivity for discrete manufacturers, competing with Predator's offerings and bundled with Rockwell PLCs and automation hardware.
• PTC (ThingWorx / Kepware): PTC's ThingWorx IIoT platform and Kepware connectivity server overlap directly with Predator CNC Service's protocol coverage (OPC/UA, MTConnect) and with broader shop-floor monitoring.
• GE Digital (Proficy): GE Digital's Proficy MES and Plant Applications compete in the same discrete-manufacturing MES space as Predator's PDM/MDC/RCM, typically at much larger enterprise accounts.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI provides shop-floor and CNC-related software (including post-processing, simulation, and quality) that intersects with Predator Virtual CNC, Predator Post Processor, and Predator CNC Post.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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