In-House Solutions

What In-House Solutions does

In-House Solutions is a Canadian CAD/CAM software distributor and technical services firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. For nearly four decades it operated as the exclusive Canadian Value-Added Reseller for Mastercam, the world's most widely used CAD/CAM platform for CNC machining, and also distributed complementary products including CIMCO (CNC communication/DNC software), Verisurf (3D measurement and metrology), IMSce (G-code simulation), and CloudNC CAM Assist (AI-powered CAM automation). Beyond distribution, the company developed and sells the proprietary IKE (Inverse Kinematic Engine) post-processor, operates one of the largest post-processing departments in the world, and delivers professional services including CNC contract programming, efficiency evaluations, consulting, training, and equipment financing to manufacturers across Canada through six regional offices.

The company's technology stack is anchored by Mastercam's CAD/CAM platform and extended through proprietary IKE post-processing technology, which provides unique coordinate transformation support (TCP, TWP, DWO) for safe multi-axis G-code generation. AI capability is delivered through the CloudNC CAM Assist partnership, which automates CAM strategy selection and claims up to 80% automatic program completion. Service infrastructure includes the Excellence Plan maintenance subscription (offering 20% service discount up to $10,000 annually, 20% post-processor savings, and prioritized support), an eMastercam online community exceeding 77,000 members, and training programs approved and promoted by CNC Software—the only such arrangement worldwide.

Revenue is generated through a mix of software license sales (perpetual and subscription), recurring Excellence Plan maintenance contracts, professional services billed on job-by-job or block-of-hours terms, proprietary IKE post-processor sales, third-party financing facilitation, and channel commissions. The customer base of 8,200+ industrial and educational customers spans CNC machining shops, aerospace and precision manufacturers, tool & die operations, and educational institutions, with strong verticals concentration but no single-customer dependency. In March 2026, the company was acquired by Mastercam Canada, a Sandvik Group affiliate, transitioning the entity from an independent channel partner to a direct operating arm of Mastercam in the Canadian market.

Name

In-House Solutions

Legal name

In-House Solutions

Website

https://inhousesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

In-House Solutions is a Canadian CAD/CAM software distributor and technical services firm, operating as the exclusive Canadian reseller of Mastercam since 1988. It sells proprietary IKE post-processors, complementary CIMCO and Verisurf software, professional CNC programming services, and training to 8,200+ industrial and educational customers across Canada through six regional offices, and was acquired by Mastercam Canada (Sandvik Group affiliate) in March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software Distribution

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD/CAM software
• CNC machining solutions
• Post processor development
• Mastercam distribution
• CNC programming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mastercam Software Distribution: As exclusive Canadian reseller of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, In-House Solutions distributes perpetual and subscription license types to manufacturing customers. Revenue from initial software sales and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. IKE Post Processor Sales and Maintenance: Sales of proprietary IKE post-processors with bundled machine simulation and setup sheets. Excellence Plan members receive 20% savings on all post processors with no-cost post maintenance.
3. Professional Services: Contract CNC programming services, consulting, efficiency evaluations, and training. Services offered on job-by-job basis or block-of-hours model. Over 100 years of combined experience across the technical team.
4. CIMCO and Verisurf Software Distribution: Reseller of CIMCO CNC communication software and Verisurf 3D measurement metrology software, generating revenue from software sales and associated support.
5. Financing Services: Third-party financing offered as payment method for products, enabling customers to invest in software and technology upgrades through leasing arrangements with multi-year maintenance options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

In-House Solutions distributes Mastercam CAD/CAM software and complementary manufacturing software (CIMCO, Verisurf, IMSce, CloudNC CAM Assist) to Canadian manufacturers, and develops its own proprietary IKE post processors. The company sells software licenses and subscriptions, sells its IKE post processors with bundled simulation and setup sheets, and delivers professional services including contract CNC programming, efficiency evaluations, consulting, and Mastercam training across six regional offices in Canada.

Product overview

In-House Solutions is Canada's leading manufacturing solutions provider since 1988, operating as a Value-Added Reseller of Mastercam CAD/CAM software. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of software products including Mastercam (core CAD/CAM platform with specialized modules for Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn, Multiaxis, Router, Wire, Design, and various add-ons like Art, Blade Expert, Port Expert, Productivity+, Curve & Drill, ProDrill, and Probing), CIMCO (CNC communication software suite including DNC-Max, MDC-Max, NC-Base, and MDM), Verisurf (3D measurement and metrology software), IKE Post Processor (custom post-processing solutions using Inverse Kinematic Engine), IMSce for Mastercam (G-code simulation and verification), and CloudNC CAM Assist (AI-powered CAM automation). The portfolio also includes professional services such as Mastercam programming, efficiency evaluations, consulting, and training programs across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IKE (Inverse Kinematic Engine): Proprietary post-processing engine developed by In-House Solutions. IKE posts offer the most powerful and flexible option available on the market for converting generic toolpath information into machine-specific G-code.
• Excellence Plan

Products and services

• Mastercam CAD/CAM Software World's most widely used CAD/CAM software for CNC machining, distributed to Canadian manufacturers with Dynamic Motion technology for reduced cycle times.
• CIMCO CNC Communication Software CNC communication software suite including advanced CNC editors, DNC software, manufacturing data collection, and production data management for Industry 4.0.
• Verisurf 3D Measurement Software 3D measurement software platform for manufacturing inspection, guided assembly, and reverse engineering using portable CMMs or coordinate measuring machines.
• IKE Post Processor Proprietary post-processing software using Inverse Kinematic Engine (IKE) technology that converts generic toolpath information into machine-specific NC code (G-code) for CNC machines.
• IMSce for Mastercam G-code simulation and verification solution that connects to Mastercam machine simulation architecture and provides complete CNC controller emulation, machine collision detection, and gouge detection.
• CloudNC CAM Assist AI-powered CAM automation plug-in that integrates with Mastercam to automate programming, generate toolpaths, optimize cutting parameters, and estimate cycle times.
• Excellence Plan Maintenance Subscription Annual subscription maintenance plan offering software upgrades, prioritized support, unlimited MyMastercam and Mastercam University access, 20% discount on services up to $10,000 annually, and 20% savings on IKE post processors.
• CNC Programming Services Contract CNC programming services offered on a job-by-job basis or block-of-hours model, delivered by a technical team with over 100 years of combined experience.
• Efficiency Evaluations On-site evaluations of manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement through better CAD/CAM utilization.
• Mastercam Consulting Services CAD/CAM consulting services delivered on-site, remotely, or hybrid to support software deployment, workflow optimization, and technical problem solving.
• Equipment Financing Services Third-party financing offering enabling customers to spread software and technology costs over multiple months with 100% financing, no down payment, and multi-year maintenance options.
• Mastercam Training Programs Training courses in Mastercam, including courses approved and promoted by CNC Software (makers of Mastercam), delivered across Canada through training facilities in Cambridge, Mississauga, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduction of 25-75% with Dynamic Motion technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mastercam Canada (Sandvik Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2026Mastercam Canada acquired In-House Solutions in March 2026, transitioning from a channel partner model to direct operations across the Canadian manufacturing market. This acquisition strengthens Mastercam's direct presence in Canada and enables faster response times, deeper regional engagement, and more tailored technical support and training programs for Canadian manufacturers.
• Mastercam (CNC Software)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Mastercam CAD/CAM software since 1988. In-House Solutions is the only reseller in the world with training courses approved and promoted by CNC Software (makers of Mastercam).
• CIMCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Canadian reseller of CIMCO CNC communication software including Edit, DNC-Max, MDC-Max, NC-Base, and MDM solutions for Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
• VerisurfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian reseller of Verisurf 3D measurement metrology software for manufacturing inspection, guided assembly, and reverse engineering applications.
• IMS SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to bring IMSce for Mastercam to the Canadian manufacturing market. IMSce extends Mastercam machine simulation with G-code parsing and verification for diverse machine tools and controllers.
• CloudNCcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for CAM Assist, the first AI-generated plug-in for CAM. CAM Assist integrates with CAM packages to automate programming, increase spindle uptime, and grow business.
• Skills CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partnership supporting skilled trade and technology career options for Canada's future workforce through Skills Canada events and involvement.
• US Mastercam ResellersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorks closely with Mastercam Resellers in the United States, distributing Mastercam Post Processors and training materials to support the US channel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoEngineer: GoEngineer is a leading North American Mastercam VAR and broader engineering software reseller. It mirrors In-House Solutions' model — Mastercam distribution plus post-processing, training, and professional services — making it the closest direct peer for the pre-acquisition Canadian business.
• SolidCAM: SolidCAM is a major CAM software vendor that competes head-to-head with Mastercam, integrated with SOLIDWORKS. It competes for the same CNC machinist and programming customer base and offers iMachining and other productivity features that go up against Dynamic Motion and CAM Assist.
• Verisurf Software: Verisurf is a partner product that In-House Solutions resells in Canada, providing 3D measurement and metrology software. While not a direct CAM competitor, it sits inside the same CAD/CAM workflow and represents a complementary technology peer for the company's overall solution portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is the developer of the core CAD/CAM platform that In-House Solutions distributes and now parent company via Mastercam Canada. As the world's most widely used CAM software, it is the upstream platform vendor and ultimate comparator for product capability and ecosystem reach.
• Autodesk Fusion 360: Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-native CAD/CAM platform targeting the same small-to-mid manufacturer segment. Its subscription pricing, integrated CAD/CAE/CAM, and continuous cloud updates represent the principal disruptive alternative to the Mastercam stack distributed by In-House Solutions.
• Vero Software (Hexagon): Vero Software, now part of Hexagon, develops CAM brands such as Edgecam, WorkNC, and VISI. It serves the same multi-axis CNC programming customer base as In-House Solutions and competes on enterprise aerospace and automotive manufacturing deals.
• Siemens NX (CAM): Siemens NX is a high-end CAD/CAM/CAE suite widely used in aerospace, automotive, and precision manufacturing. It competes with Mastercam at the upper end of the market — including for customers like aerospace manufacturers — and represents the premium incumbent alternative.

Emerging players

• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM is a lower-priced CAM software vendor focused on small machine shops and educational customers in North America. It overlaps with In-House Solutions' entry-tier Mill 2D/Router and educational segment, providing a more affordable alternative in cost-sensitive deals.
• MecSoft Corporation: MecSoft develops CAM plug-ins (VisualCAD/CAM, RhinoCAM) that integrate with Rhino 3D and other CAD platforms. While smaller and more niche than Mastercam, it competes for entry-level CAM seats and the same CAD/CAM-integrated workflow positioning.

Regional players

• Tebis Technische Informationssysteme AG: Tebis is a European CAM vendor focused on automated, feature-based CNC programming for automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering. It does not directly compete in Canada but addresses the same high-end manufacturing customer needs globally and competes against Mastercam's Multiaxis and Blade Expert offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MastercamCanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InHouseSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/InHouseSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/in-house-solutions-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/inhousesolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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