Cadline
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersVicenza, Italy
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
Cadline firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cadline
- Legal name
- Cadline Srl
- Website
- https://cadline.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cadline industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CAD/CAM Software Distribution
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)
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Where Cadline is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vicenza
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cadline business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Mastercam Software Distribution: Cadline generates revenue primarily as the exclusive Italian importer of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, selling licenses and subscriptions for the complete Mastercam product family including Mill, Lathe, Wire, Router, Design, and multi-axis modules
- Training and Education Services: Revenue from comprehensive training programs including Mastercam courses for businesses, individuals, and schools. Programs range from basic to advanced levels and include certification upon completion
- Custom Development and Post-Processor Services: Custom post-processor development, application development, custom work sheets, DNC systems, and consulting services for specific customer requirements
- Additional Software Modules: Sales of supplementary modules including Robotmaster, Cimco Edit, Cimco CNC-Calc, Cimco NC-Base, Cimco DNC-Max, Cimco MDC-Max, and specialized Mastercam add-ons like ProDrill, Productivity+, Art, and advanced impeller/collector modules
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Mastercam product family with various capability levels |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cadline product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cadline is the exclusive Italian importer and distributor of Mastercam, the world's most widely used CAD/CAM software for CNC machine programming. The company sells licenses and subscriptions for the Mastercam product family (Mill, Lathe, Wire, Router, Design, Mill-Turn), the Robotmaster robotic programming platform, and the Cimco suite of CNC utilities. In addition to software distribution, Cadline provides certified training programs, custom post-processor development, MachSim simulation, and dedicated technical support to Italian manufacturers.
Product overview
Cadline is the exclusive Italian importer and reseller of Mastercam, a comprehensive CAD/CAM software system for mechanical machining. Founded in 1987, Cadline distributes a portfolio of products including the core Mastercam platform with specialized modules for milling (Mill), turning (Lathe), multi-axis machining (Mill-Turn), wire EDM (Wire), and woodworking (Router). The offering includes Mastercam Design for 3D modeling, Robotmaster for robotic programming, and multiple specialized add-on modules such as Girante Avanzata (impeller machining), Collettore Avanzato (manifold programming), Curva e Foratura 5 Assi (5-axis curve and drilling), ProDrill, Productivity+, and Art. Cadline also distributes the Cimco suite including Edit (CNC editor), CNC-Calc, NC-Base (program management), DNC-Max (CNC communication), and MDC-Max (machine data collection). Additional services include training programs, post-processor development, custom application development, and technical support for Italian manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mastercam
Quantifiable outcome
- 87% cost reduction in lathe operations (documented: 100-piece Hastelloy alloy case)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Cadline
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Cadline technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
Cadline partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Mastercam Italia (Mastercam/Sandvik Group)coreMastercam Italia, an affiliate of Mastercam (part of the Sandvik Group), completed the strategic acquisition of Cadline. The transaction transitions Cadline from a channel partner model to direct operations as Mastercam Italia, expanding Mastercam's direct presence across the Italian manufacturing market.
- PC&CADminorRegional reseller of Mastercam products in Italy
- ECGminorRegional reseller of Mastercam products in Italy
- FriulsystemminorRegional reseller of Mastercam products in Italy
- AemmeminorRegional reseller of Mastercam products in Italy
- Pisa UtensiliminorRegional reseller of Mastercam products in Italy
- R.F. CELADA SpAcoreMastercam was a partner at R.F. CELADA SpA's Open House events in Milan and Florence, demonstrating Mastercam capabilities on OKUMA, Star, and Haas machines
- RimecaminorMastercam was featured at Rimeca's Open Days presenting solutions on OKUMA, Star, and Haas machines
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cadline competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mastercam (Sandvik Group): Mastercam is the parent software product and now the corporate parent of the former Cadline. It is the global vendor of the CAD/CAM platform Cadline distributes and supports in Italy, making it the most directly comparable entity, though at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Edgecam, ESPRIT): Hexagon owns Edgecam and ESPRIT CAM products and sells them through resellers including in Italy. It competes with Mastercam in mill-turn, multi-axis, and post-processed CNC workflows for the same aerospace, automotive, and industrial segments.
- Autodesk (Fusion 360, PowerMill): Autodesk offers Fusion 360 (cloud-native CAM) and PowerMill (premium CAM) targeting the same Italian aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturers that Cadline serves with Mastercam. The cloud subscription model and PLM bundling make it a structural alternative for buyers evaluating Mastercam.
- Siemens NX CAM: Siemens NX for Manufacturing is a premium CAD/CAM solution bundled with the broader Teamcenter PLM stack. It competes for the same large-enterprise Italian manufacturers (aerospace, automotive, energy) that Cadline targets with Mastercam, often through direct enterprise field sales.
Direct peers
- SolidCAM: SolidCAM is a competing CAM software vendor with iMachining technology and SOLIDWORKS integration. It sells through authorized resellers in Italy and competes head-to-head with the Mastercam product line Cadline distributes, especially for mill-turn and multi-axis shops.
- Cimatron: Cimatron provides CAD/CAM software for mold, die, and discrete manufacturing with direct representation and resellers in Italy. It competes with Mastercam for tooling, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers, particularly where advanced 5-axis and electrode workflows are required.
- GibbsCAM: GibbsCAM (now part of Sandvik via Mastercam's stable) offers mill-turn and multi-task programming, competing with Mastercam Mill-Turn and Lathe modules. It historically targeted production machining shops in Europe and overlaps with Cadline's primary automotive and industrial segments.
- OPEN MIND Technologies (hyperMILL): hyperMILL is a premium CAM system with strong 5-axis machining capabilities that directly competes with Mastercam's multi-axis modules (Mill-Turn, Curva e Foratura 5 Assi, Advanced Impeller/Manifold). It has an established Italian reseller presence serving aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturers.
Emerging players
- ZWSOFT (ZW3D, ZWCAD): ZWSOFT distributes ZW3D CAD/CAM and ZWCAD as lower-cost alternatives in Europe including Italy. It targets the price-sensitive tier of Italian SMB manufacturers and educational institutions where Cadline's Mastercam Educational suite also competes for placements.
Regional players
- Vero Software (now Hexagon) Edgecam Italian reseller network: Edgecam resellers in Italy sell a competing CAM system for production CNC programming, sharing the same Italian manufacturing customer base as Cadline. They represent the most direct sales-channel analog of Cadline's regional reseller structure and competitive posture in Italy.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cadline leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Cadline funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cadline M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cadline
What does Cadline do?
Cadline is the exclusive Italian importer and distributor of Mastercam, the world's most widely used CAD/CAM software for CNC machine programming. The company sells licenses and subscriptions for the Mastercam product family (Mill, Lathe, Wire, Router, Design, Mill-Turn), the Robotmaster robotic programming platform, and the Cimco suite of CNC utilities. In addition to software distribution, Cadline provides certified training programs, custom post-processor development, MachSim simulation, and dedicated technical support to Italian manufacturers.
Is Cadline a public or private company?
Cadline is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Cadline founded?
Cadline was founded in 1987. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cadline based?
Cadline is headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Cadline make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Mastercam Software Distribution is the primary driver. The others are training and Education Services, custom Development and Post-Processor Services and additional Software Modules.
Who are Cadline's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mastercam (Sandvik Group), Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Edgecam, ESPRIT), Autodesk (Fusion 360, PowerMill) and Siemens NX CAM. Direct peers are SolidCAM, Cimatron, GibbsCAM and OPEN MIND Technologies (hyperMILL). ZWSOFT (ZW3D, ZWCAD) is listed as an emerging player. Vero Software (now Hexagon) Edgecam Italian reseller network is listed as a regional player.
Does Cadline have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cadline.
What industry is Cadline in?
Cadline's product category is CAD/CAM Software Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAOAGAG, Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing, with a secondary code of EDAOAGAA, CNC Machining & Programming.