What MCAM Northwest does

CNC Software, LLC, operating under the Mastercam brand, develops and distributes computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming. The company's flagship product, Mastercam, provides 2D milling, 3D milling, multi-axis machining, turning, and wire EDM capabilities to manufacturing customers globally. The product stack is anchored by the core CAM engine and supported by Mastercam CONNECT (a maintenance and support bundle with user forums, knowledge base, tech exchange, and 24/7 training), Mastercam University (self-paced online learning), myMastercam (a customer support portal), an add-on module library, and CNC post-processors that translate toolpaths into machine-specific NC code for varied CNC machines.

The business model is built on recurring software licensing and maintenance subscriptions, supplemented by professional services revenue from in-person and virtual training. CNC Software historically distributed through resellers but is actively transitioning to direct customer relationships; the recent absorption of regional resellers including MCAM Northwest is a representative example, with existing account managers preserved to maintain continuity. The company operates its own direct sales force, technical support via phone and email, and wholly-owned regional entities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, with localized websites in English, French, Italian, Polish, and Swedish.

The customer base is horizontal and broadly distributed across CNC machine shops and manufacturers, with a secondary segment in educational institutions that align curricula with industry standards. The company references a global community of over 450,000 users. Compliance milestones include CISA Secure Software Development Attestation, a Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, and WCAG 2.2 accessibility conformance, indicating alignment with US federal procurement requirements and digital accessibility standards. No revenue figures, headcount, or funding data are publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

MCAM Northwest

Legal name

CNC Software, LLC

Website

https://MCAMNW.COM

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CNC Software, LLC operates Mastercam, a CAD/CAM software platform for CNC programming that serves 450,000+ manufacturers, machine shops, and educational institutions globally through direct sales and subsidiaries in seven countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

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, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Mastercam generates revenue primarily through software licensing, including new licenses and maintenance/support subscriptions. The transition from reseller to direct model involves updated billing procedures with payments directed to CNC Software, LLC.
2. Product Training Services: In-person and virtual training courses for Mastercam products, including open enrollment courses and custom training sessions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MCAM Northwest was a regional reseller/distributor of Mastercam CNC programming software; its customers have been transitioned to direct customers of CNC Software, LLC (Mastercam). The core offering is Mastercam CAD/CAM software for 2D, 3D, multi-axis, and wire EDM CNC machining, supported by machine-specific post-processors, the Mastercam CONNECT maintenance and support program, and the Mastercam University online training platform.

Product overview

Mastercam (CNC Software, LLC) is a CAD/CAM software company offering a unified platform for CNC programming. The core product is Mastercam CAD/CAM software, which provides 2D milling, 3D milling, multi-axis machining, and turning capabilities. The portfolio includes supporting modules: Mastercam CONNECT (maintenance and support program offering access to forums, knowledge base, and tech exchange), myMastercam (customer support portal), and Mastercam University (24/7 online training platform). Add-on modules and post-processors extend the core platform's specialized machining capabilities. The company serves over 450,000 users globally with operations across North America, UK, India, Italy, Poland, and Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mastercam CAD/CAM Software Comprehensive CAD/CAM software solution for CNC programming, offering 2D milling, 3D milling, multi-axis machining, and turning capabilities for manufacturing applications. Used by CNC machine shops and manufacturers for precision parts production.
• Mastercam CONNECT Maintenance and support program providing access to global user forums, comprehensive knowledge base, tech exchange downloads, 24/7 training through Mastercam University, and connections with manufacturing experts worldwide.
• Mastercam University Online training platform offering 24/7 self-paced courses to advance CNC programming skills, accessible through myMastercam. Used by manufacturing customers and educational institutions for workforce development.
• myMastercam Customer Support Portal Customer support portal providing access to submit support tickets, manage accounts, access exclusive customer resources, and connect with Mastercam experts.
• Mastercam Add-Ons Supplementary modules and features that extend Mastercam's core CAD/CAM functionality for specialized machining operations.
• CNC Post Processor Post-processing solutions that translate CAD/CAM toolpaths into machine-specific NC code for various CNC machines, enabling interoperability across diverse CNC equipment.
• Mastercam Product Training Services In-person and virtual training courses for Mastercam products, including open enrollment courses and custom training sessions for manufacturing customers and educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to broader network of Mastercam experts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MCAM Northwest (Former Reseller)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025MCAM Northwest was a regional reseller and distributor of Mastercam software in the Northwest region. Mastercam has completed an acquisition/transition making MCAM Northwest customers direct customers of Mastercam corporate. The same trusted team continues serving customers with expanded Mastercam resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Mind Technologies (hyperMILL): Open Mind's hyperMILL is a CAM suite specializing in 2.5D to 5-axis machining, with strong penetration in aerospace, automotive, and tool-and-die. It is a direct competitor to Mastercam in higher-end multi-axis programming work.
• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS CAM): SOLIDWORKS CAM and the broader 3DEXPERIENCE manufacturing portfolio are direct competitors to Mastercam, especially within the SOLIDWORKS-installed-base of mechanical designers who also program CNC machines. Both serve the same horizontal machine-shop and educational segments.
• BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM provides 2D, 3D, and multi-axis CAM software aimed at small to mid-sized CNC machine shops in the U.S., directly overlapping Mastercam's traditional shop-floor customer base at typically lower price points.
• SolidCAM: SolidCAM is a CAM vendor deeply integrated with SOLIDWORKS and Inventor, offering iMachining and multi-axis solutions. It competes head-to-head with Mastercam for shops standardized on those CAD platforms.
• CAMWorks (HCL Technologies): CAMWorks, now part of HCL, delivers SOLIDWORKS- and Autodesk Inventor-integrated CNC programming software. It overlaps with Mastercam on feature-based machining and knowledge-based programming for mill-turn and multi-axis applications.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (ESPRIT, Edgecam): Hexagon's ESPRIT and Edgecam (acquired from Vero Software) are direct CAM programming competitors to Mastercam, with strong positions in multi-axis and production machining. They target the same CNC machine-shop and manufacturing customer base.
• Autodesk (Fusion 360 / Inventor CAM): Autodesk's Fusion 360 is a cloud-enabled CAD/CAM platform that directly competes with Mastercam for CNC programming seats in machine shops and educational programs. Inventor CAM and the Fusion 360 Manufacturing extension target the same multi-axis milling and turning workflows.

Broad incumbents

• PTC (Creo NC): PTC's Creo NC / Creo Manufacturing offers CAM functionality tightly integrated with its Creo CAD and Windchill PLM stack. It competes with Mastercam in mid-market and enterprise discrete-manufacturing accounts that standardize on the PTC ecosystem.
• Siemens (NX CAM / Solid Edge CAM Pro): Siemens' NX CAM and Solid Edge CAM Pro target the same multi-axis CNC programming use cases as Mastercam, including high-end aerospace and automotive manufacturers. As a broad industrial software incumbent, Siemens competes with Mastercam across enterprise accounts where PLM integration is a deciding factor.

Emerging players

• MecSoft (VisualCAD/CAM): MecSoft offers VisualCAD/CAM and RhinoCAM modules targeting smaller machine shops and educational users. It competes with Mastercam in price-sensitive segments and in Rhino-based design-to-machining workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MCAM_NW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcam-northwest

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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