Stillam

What Stillam does

Stillam CNC Programming Solutions is a privately held South African company headquartered at 11 Sunrock Close, Sunnyrock Park, Germiston. It operates as the Authorized Hexagon Reseller and distributor for Africa, selling and supporting Hexagon's portfolio of CAD/CAM software brands — EDGECAM (NC part programming for milling, turning, and mill-turn), ALPHACAM (woodworking, metal and stone cutting), RADAN (sheet metal CAD/CAM), DESIGNER (manufacturing CAD and reverse engineering), WORKNC, and ESPRIT. The company does not develop its own CAD/CAM software; its intellectual contribution is regional distribution, technical sales, post-processor configuration, and a certified training pipeline delivered through a partnership with the merSETA-accredited iKusasa CNC Training Centre.

Stillam's product surface spans four core suites with extensive add-on modules covering 2- to 5-axis machining, wire EDM, high-speed machining (Waveform), tube cutting, press brake programming, nesting optimization, and reverse engineering from scanned data. Functional value propositions center on reduced programming time, elimination of programming errors, increased machine tool utilization, and full toolpath simulation for the African manufacturing customer base across tooling, production engineering, sheet metal, metal fabrication, stone, and woodworking verticals.

Commercially, Stillam runs a sales-led, enterprise field-sales motion with quote-based pricing ("Request a Quote," "Book a Demo" CTAs) and no public price list. Revenue is generated through Hexagon software distribution (described as subscription/recurring in the source) and professional services revenue from training courses. Go-to-market is reinforced by a multi-channel marketing presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, email newsletter, blog/resources). The company complements its software stack with an ecosystem of nine machine tool partners (Fanuc SA, Doosan, Knuth, Skok, Retecon, Puma, Victor, WD Hearn, Metal Chip Machinery), supporting validated post-processor coverage across the African CNC installed base. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership details are publicly disclosed.

Name

Stillam

Legal name

Stillam CNC Programming Solutions

Website

https://stillam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stillam CNC Programming Solutions is a privately held South African company and the Authorized Hexagon Reseller for Africa, distributing EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, DESIGNER, WORKNC, and ESPRIT CAD/CAM software to manufacturing enterprises across the continent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD/CAM software
• CNC programming solutions
• Manufacturing software distribution
• Sheet metal fabrication software
• CAD/CAM training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Distribution and Reselling: Stillam generates revenue as an authorised Hexagon reseller, distributing CAD/CAM software including EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, and DESIGNER to manufacturing companies across Africa.
2. Training Services: Revenue generated through CNC, G-Code and CAD/CAM training courses delivered in partnership with iKusasa CNC Training Centre, covering all software modules offered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stillam CNC Programming Solutions is an authorised Hexagon reseller that distributes CAD/CAM software to African manufacturers. The company sells four core software brands — EDGECAM (NC part programming), ALPHACAM (woodworking, metal and stone cutting), RADAN (sheet metal fabrication), and DESIGNER (CAD design and reverse engineering) — and delivers associated CNC, G-Code and CAD/CAM training through a partnership with iKusasa CNC Training Centre.

Product overview

Stillam is an authorized Hexagon reseller offering a portfolio of CAD/CAM software solutions for African manufacturers. The product lineup includes EDGECAM (market-leading CAM system for NC part programming covering milling, turning, and mill-turn), ALPHACAM (CAD/CAM software specialized for Woodworking, Metal and Stone Cutting), RADAN (comprehensive sheet metal CAD/CAM solution), and DESIGNER (Hexagon's CAD solution for manufacturing design and reverse engineering). These products form an integrated ecosystem where DESIGNER provides the CAD foundation that links to CAM software including EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, and WORKNC, enabling seamless workflows from design through manufacturing. EDGECAM also offers additional modules for inspection (INSPECT), CAD evaluation (WORKXPLORE), and wire EDM machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDGECAM: Market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming, covering milling, turning, and mill-turn machining.
• ALPHACAM
• RADAN
• DESIGNER

Products and services

• EDGECAM Market-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming, supporting milling, turning, and mill-turn machining with automation tools. Sold to manufacturing companies across Africa requiring NC programming capability.
• ALPHACAM Intelligent and intuitive CAD/CAM software for Woodworking, Metal and Stone Cutting, with modules for Routing, Milling, and Turning with 2-Axis to 5-Axis Machining. Sold to woodworking, metal fabrication, and stone cutting manufacturers.
• RADAN Total CAD/CAM solution for the sheet metal industry providing essential tools to design, manufacture and control production of sheet metal components, covering punching, profiling, nesting, bending, and tube cutting. Sold to sheet metal fabricators and manufacturers.
• DESIGNER Hexagon's user-friendly CAD solution for manufacturing design and reverse engineering, providing solid, surface, and sheet metal modelling capabilities, 2D drawings, electrode design, and reverse engineering. Bridges the gap between CAD and CAM for manufacturing customers.
• CAD/CAM Training Services CNC, G-Code and CAD/CAM training courses delivered in partnership with merSETA accredited iKusasa CNC Training Centre, covering all EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, and WORKNC modules. Targeted at manufacturing professionals and operators across skill levels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HexagoncoreTechnology or IntegrationStillam is an Authorised Hexagon Reseller, distributing Hexagon's portfolio of CAD/CAM software including EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, DESIGNER, WORKNC, and ESPRIT throughout Africa.
• iKusasa CNC Training CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with iKusasa CNC Training Centre, a merSETA accredited training facility that offers CNC, G-Code and CAD/CAM training courses. iKusasa is a level 2 B-BBEE contributor providing training across EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, and WORKNC modules.
• Metal Chip MachineryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Knuth Machine ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Fanuc SAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• DoosanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Skok Machine ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Retecon (Pty) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Puma Machine ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• Victor CNC Machine ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.
• WD HearnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company displayed in partner logos section.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mastercam (CNC Software Inc.): One of the most widely installed CAM systems globally, directly competing with EDGECAM for NC part programming customers in milling and turning. Distributed through independent resellers, several of which operate in Africa.
• SolidCAM: CAM software tightly integrated with SOLIDWORKS, offering milling, turning and mill-turn modules that compete head-to-head with EDGECAM for mid-market manufacturers.
• Vero Software: Now part of Hexagon, Vero develops Edgecam and other CAM products. While a Hexagon subsidiary, it represents an alternative distribution channel that competes internally with Stillam's reseller position.

Emerging players

• ZWSoft: CAD/CAM vendor with growing presence in emerging markets and Africa, offering competitively priced alternatives to traditional Western CAM platforms.
• BobCAD-CAM: Lower-cost CAD/CAM alternative primarily targeting small and mid-size machine shops. Represents a price-sensitive competing option for the same African manufacturing customers.

Broad incumbents

• PTC: Sells Creo and Onshape CAD/CAM/PLM solutions targeting discrete manufacturers. PTC has its own African channel presence and competes with the Hexagon brands Stillam distributes.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: The owner of the EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN and DESIGNER brands that Stillam resells. Hexagon MI operates its own direct sales channels globally and could compete with or supersede Stillam in Africa, making it the most consequential peer despite the partnership.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Offers NX CAD/CAM, Solid Edge and Teamcenter PLM as direct alternatives to Hexagon's portfolio for manufacturers evaluating design-to-manufacturing software stacks.
• Autodesk: Sells Fusion 360 and other CAD/CAM products that directly compete with Hexagon's EDGECAM/ALPHACAM in the same African manufacturing customer base. Autodesk operates through its own regional resellers in Africa.
• Dassault Systèmes: Provides SOLIDWORKS CAM, CATIA and DELMIA competing across CAD/CAM and digital manufacturing. Like Autodesk, it sells through regional channel partners that overlap with Stillam's target customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHiJc2KbcuqjUbDSBmUI9ZA
• Facebookfacebook.com/StillamSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stillam/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/stillamsa
• Xx.com/stillamsa

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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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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