What Postability does

Postability is a Cambridge, Canada-based for-profit software firm, founded in 2008, operating with 11-50 employees and positioned in firmographic data as a bespoke software development company. The substantive operating data in the input set, however, describes the wider Mastercam / CNC Software, LLC CAD/CAM platform — a CNC programming software business whose core technology is the translation of CAD designs into machine-specific G-code via proprietary post processors. That platform serves a community of over 450,000 users across CNC machine manufacturers and precision-machining end users in the manufacturing vertical.

The input data makes clear that Postability's customers are in the process of being transitioned into a direct relationship with CNC Software, LLC (the operating entity behind the Mastercam brand). Billing, support, and maintenance agreements have been re-papered under the Mastercam entity; payments are now directed to CNC Software, LLC via Nordea Bank; and territory-based Mastercam representatives are taking over sales, training, and account management through a unified contact form, with phone support in the USA, Canada, and UK plus a North American toll-free line. Go-to-market for the underlying business spans events and tradeshows, an industry blog, the Mastercam University e-learning platform, Mastercam CONNECT (a maintenance/support bundle including forums, knowledge base, tech-exchange downloads, and 24/7 training), and the myMastercam support portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is described as enterprise-grade, requiring direct sales engagement.

Geographically, the Mastercam operating footprint referenced in the data spans North America (USA, Canada) and Europe (UK), with branded local presences in France, Italy, Poland, and Sweden. Within this footprint the customer segments are horizontal by use case — manufacturing companies running CNC machines — with no named enterprise logos disclosed and no revenue or ARR figures in the input. The clearest forward-looking signal for Postability as a standalone entity is the absorption of its customers into CNC Software, LLC, which effectively restructures its role from an independent operating entity to a transition point in the Mastercam ecosystem.

Name

Postability

Legal name

CNC Software, LLC

Website

https://postability.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Postability is a Cambridge, Canada-based bespoke software firm (founded 2008, 11-50 employees) whose customers are being transitioned to a direct relationship with CNC Software, LLC (Mastercam), the CAD/CAM platform serving a community of over 450,000 CNC manufacturing users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Post-Processing Planning & Automation Software (AM) (IMAAACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

Keywords

• CNC post-processors
• CAD/CAM software
• CNC machining
• Machine programming
• Bespoke software development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Postability is a bespoke software development firm specializing in CNC post-processor technology that translates CAD designs into machine-specific code for CNC machines. The company serves CNC machine manufacturers and machining operations, providing post-processing solutions that address post-processor compatibility and support for CNC operations. Postability's customers are being transitioned to become direct customers of Mastercam (CNC Software, LLC), with billing directed to CNC Software, LLC.

Product overview

Mastercam is a unified CAD/CAM software platform that provides CNC programming solutions. The core product is Mastercam itself, with additional offerings including Mastercam CONNECT (maintenance and support program), Mastercam University (online training), and myMastercam (customer support portal). The platform serves manufacturing professionals with over 450,000 users globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Post Processor Bespoke CNC post-processor software that translates CAD designs into machine-specific code for CNC machines, designed for CNC machine manufacturers and users with compatibility and support requirements.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Fusion 360): Autodesk's Fusion 360 platform offers integrated CAD/CAM/CAE with cloud-native CAM capabilities, including CNC machining and post-processing. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Mastercam across both hobbyist and professional CNC segments with significantly larger resources.
• Siemens NX CAM: Siemens NX CAM is part of the broader Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, offering advanced multi-axis CNC programming and post-processing for high-end manufacturing. It competes with Mastercam primarily in the enterprise and aerospace segments.
• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS CAM): SOLIDWORKS CAM provides integrated CAM functionality within the SOLIDWORKS CAD environment, directly competing with Mastercam in the CNC programming and post-processing space. As a broad incumbent in PLM/CAD, it leverages a massive installed base.

Direct peers

• GibbsCAM: GibbsCAM by Sandvik provides CNC programming and post-processing solutions for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining. It is one of the most direct competitors to Mastercam in the production machining market.
• CAMWorks: CAMWorks is a CNC programming solution built on top of SOLIDWORKS, offering feature-based machining and post-processing. It targets the same professional CNC manufacturing segment as Mastercam with technology-based differentiators.
• CNC Software (Mastercam): Mastercam itself is the primary peer — Postability's customer base has been transitioned to direct Mastercam/CNC Software, LLC accounts. As the parent brand and product platform, this is the most direct functional and commercial comparator.
• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM is a dedicated CNC programming software vendor offering CAD/CAM solutions for milling, turning, and routing. It directly competes with Mastercam in the SMB and mid-market CNC machining segment.
• MecSoft Corporation: MecSoft develops standalone CAM modules (VisualMILL, VisualTURN, VisualNEST) targeting CNC programming and machining workflows. Its RhinoCAM and standalone products compete with Mastercam in the small-to-mid manufacturer segment.
• Vectric (VCarve Pro): Vectric produces VCarve Pro and Aspire, CNC CAD/CAM software focused on woodworking, sign-making, and 3D carving. While narrower in scope than Mastercam, it competes for hobbyist and small-business CNC users.
• OPEN MIND Technologies (hyperMILL): OPEN MIND's hyperMILL CAM suite offers 5-axis machining and post-processing capabilities, competing directly with Mastercam in aerospace, automotive, and tool-and-die manufacturing markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/postability
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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