Cimatron
Cimatron is an integrated CAD/CAM software platform serving mold makers, die makers, electrode manufacturers, and CNC machinists, with specialized modules for tooling workflows, AI-augmented feature detection, and a global channel network under Sandvik's Digital Manufacturing division.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersKefar Shmuel, Israel
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Cimatron does
Cimatron is an integrated CAD/CAM software vendor that provides end-to-end design and manufacturing solutions for the tooling industry, with a particular focus on mold makers, die makers, electrode and EDM specialists, and CNC machining operations. The company's flagship product, Cimatron, is a unified hybrid-modeling environment that combines 3D/2D CAD with CAM capabilities spanning 2.5-axis milling to complex 5-axis machining, plus purpose-built modules for mold design (Cimatron Mold), stamping die design (Cimatron Die), electrode design and manufacturing (Cimatron Electrodes), NC programming (Cimatron NC Programming), standalone CAD (Cimatron CAD), and design review (Cimatron Viewer). The platform is differentiated by deep domain specialization for tooling workflows, native integrations with Sandvik Coromant's CoroPlus Tool Library (900,000+ cutting tool items), TDM tool management, and Altair Inspire Mold/Form for simulation, and a recently introduced AI layer (CAD-AI for automatic feature recognition and Cimatron Copilot on Microsoft Azure OpenAI for support and guidance).
The company was founded in 1982, was previously NASDAQ-listed under the ticker CIMT, and is now a privately held brand within Sweden's Sandvik group, operating under Sandvik's Digital Manufacturing division with R&D and corporate headquarters in Petach-Tikva, Israel, and 101-250 employees globally. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style software licenses and maintenance contracts for the integrated CAD/CAM suite and its modules, supplemented by training, webinars, and professional services; pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and sold through direct enterprise sales alongside a global authorized reseller channel across 14+ countries and a 12-language website.
Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large accounts (e.g., ALPLA, HARTING) with a channel-first international model, supported by an active reseller finder, trade show presence, monthly technical webinars, and a large library of customer case studies. Recent strategic emphasis has been on AI-augmented features (CAD-AI, Copilot), a new cloud-based cost estimation product (DieQuote), and expansion into India and ASEAN markets, with named sales leadership and channel partner activity in Daman, India.
Cimatron firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cimatron
- Legal name
- CIMATRON LTD
- Website
- https://cimatron.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Cimatron is an integrated CAD/CAM software platform serving mold makers, die makers, electrode manufacturers, and CNC machinists, with specialized modules for tooling workflows, AI-augmented feature detection, and a global channel network under Sandvik's Digital Manufacturing division.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cimatron industry classification
Industry- Product category
- CAD/CAM Software for Tooling
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)
Keywords
Where Cimatron is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kefar Shmuel
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices3 records
Markets served
Cimatron business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Cimatron generates revenue through the sale of software licenses for its integrated CAD/CAM suite. The company offers products including Cimatron Mold, Die, Electrodes, NC Programming, CAD-AI, DieQuote, and Viewer. The presence of maintenance contracts (referenced in Copilot requirements) indicates recurring revenue from software support and updates.
- Maintenance and Support Contracts: The company offers technical support and maintenance contracts to existing customers, providing ongoing support, software updates, and access to services like Cimatron Copilot. This generates recurring maintenance revenue.
- Training and Professional Services: Cimatron provides training programs and webinars for its software users, including monthly technical webinars, mold design webinars, electrode webinars, and CAM webinars. This represents an additional service revenue stream.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise CAD/CAM licenses with module-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels9 records
Cimatron product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cimatron develops and sells integrated CAD/CAM software for the design and manufacturing of tooling. The platform combines 3D/2D CAD with NC programming for 2.5-axis to 5-axis machining, delivered through specialized modules for mold design, stamping die design, electrode design, and CNC programming. It is sold as module-based annual subscriptions with recurring maintenance contracts, augmented by training and professional services.
Product overview
Cimatron is a unified integrated CAD/CAM software platform providing end-to-end solutions for tool and mold manufacturing. The product portfolio consists of the core Cimatron platform with specialized modules including Cimatron Mold for injection mold design, Cimatron Die for stamping die design, Cimatron Electrodes for electrode design and manufacturing, Cimatron NC Programming for CNC programming, Cimatron CAD as a standalone CAD module, Cimatron CAD-AI for AI-powered feature detection, Cimatron DieQuote for cloud-based cost estimation, and Cimatron Viewer for design review. The platform supports the full tooling lifecycle from quoting and design through manufacturing with CNC technologies ranging from 2.5-axis milling to complex 5-axis machining.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cimatron CAD-AI: AI-powered feature detection technology that accelerates mold design and production by automatically detecting part features within solid models
- Cimatron DieQuote
- Cimatron Copilot
Products and services
- Cimatron (Core CAD/CAM Platform) Integrated CAD/CAM software providing an end-to-end solution for designing and manufacturing tools including mold, die, and electrode design and manufacturing with a full range of CNC technologies from 2.5-axis milling to complex 5-axis machining. Sold as a module-based platform to precision manufacturers.
- Cimatron Mold Injection mold design and manufacturing software providing an integrated CAD/CAM solution from quoting through design to production, enabling manufacturers to produce high-performance molds efficiently. Targets mold makers serving automotive, packaging, consumer goods, and medical device industries.
- Cimatron Die Stamping die design software providing a single integrated CAD/CAM solution for die manufacturing from quoting and design through production of high-quality dies. Targets stamping die manufacturers serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment sectors.
- Cimatron Electrodes
- Cimatron NC Programming CAM programming software for efficient NC programming covering 2.5-axis to 5-axis CNC machine tools with specialized machining strategies, integrated CAD functionality, and advanced simulation and verification. Targets CNC machining operations and toolrooms.
- Cimatron Viewer Design and process review viewer for mold, die, and CNC operations that simplifies workflows and improves collaboration by enabling teams to review and share design information easily. Used by customers like Classic Tool & Die to set up viewer stations on the shop floor.
- Cimatron CAD Standalone 3D/2D CAD software providing easy-to-learn CAD functionality that accelerates product development and manufacturing readiness while reducing costs and improving design quality. Targets users needing CAD without the full CAM toolset.
- Cimatron CAD-AI AI-powered CAD technology using artificial intelligence to automatically detect part features in solid models, accelerating mold design and production while integrating with CAM automation tools for streamlined CNC toolpath generation. Targets mold designers and NC programmers.
- Cimatron DieQuote Cloud-based stamping die cost estimation software using intelligent algorithms to generate comprehensive job estimates in under ten minutes by calculating material costs, machining time, labor rates, and overhead. Targets stamping die manufacturers and tooling estimators.
- Cimatron Copilot AI-powered chatbot for first-line customer support and user assistance, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI. Operates as a search engine on a large language model trained on Cimatron's knowledge base, available 24/7 from a browser. Requires an active maintenance contract. Targets existing Cimatron customers needing on-demand support.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5x efficiency improvement in electrode manufacturing
- +10 more outcomes
Companies that use Cimatron
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Cimatron technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability7 records
Feature11 records
Cimatron partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- DhanArya Techno ServicescoreDhanArya Techno Services is an authorized channel partner for both GibbsCAM and Sandvik Coromant in western India. They hosted the SmartCut Synergy industry event on May 6, 2026, in Daman, India, in collaboration with Sandvik Coromant, targeting manufacturing decision-makers across western India.
- Sandvik (Parent Company)flagshipCimatron is a brand within the Sandvik group, operating under Sandvik's Digital Manufacturing division. Sandvik provides strategic direction, global distribution, and cross-selling opportunities across its manufacturing customer base. The company footer states 'Part of Sandvik group' with reference to sandvik.com.
- Altair Inspire (Mold and Forming Simulation)coreCimatron 2026 integrates with Altair Inspire Mold for mold cooling simulation and Altair Inspire Form for forming simulation. These integrations provide optimized design workflows, enabling designers to simulate and validate designs within the Cimatron environment. The Altair Inspire Mold integration provides enhanced flow simulation capabilities.
- Microsoft Azure OpenAIcoreCimatron Copilot, the company's AI chatbot for first-line customer support, is powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This provides the large language model capability that enables the Copilot to answer user questions, provide guidance, and help streamline daily workflows in a readable format.
- Sandvik Coromant (CoroPlus Tool Library)coreCimatron 2024 integrates directly with the Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus Tool Library, providing access to 900,000+ cutting tool items and automated tool recommendations based on material, operation, and tool type. This integration optimizes the machining process without manual data entry and delivers better results. Live benchmark testing with Sandvik Coromant demonstrated cutting time reductions exceeding 10%.
- TDM Systems (Tool Management)coreCimatron 2024 connects directly with the TDM tool management system, enabling digital connectivity for tool management. This integration optimizes the machining process and delivers better results without manual data entry, streamlining the tool management workflow.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cimatron competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- CAMWorks (HCL Technologies): CAMWorks is a CAM software brand owned by HCL Technologies, offering feature-based machining and automation tools that overlap with Cimatron's CAD-AI and NC template capabilities. It targets similar mold and discrete part manufacturing customers.
- BobCAD-CAM: BobCAD-CAM provides affordable 2.5/3/4/5-axis CAM software targeting SMB machine shops and tool rooms. While less feature-rich than Cimatron, it competes on price at the lower end of the same customer base.
Direct peers
- Mastercam (CNC Software): Mastercam is the leading direct competitor in CAM software for CNC milling, turning, and wire EDM, with strong penetration in tool rooms and job shops. Both Cimatron and Mastercam target mold, die, and tooling manufacturers with 2.5-axis to 5-axis programming solutions.
- GibbsCAM: GibbsCAM, like Cimatron, is a Sandvik-owned CAM software brand focused on CNC programming for production machining. The two operate as distinct brands under the same parent, targeting overlapping mold, die, and machining customers with similar integrated CAD/CAM workflows.
- Tebis Technische Informationssysteme: Tebis is a privately held direct competitor specializing in CAD/CAM for mold, die, and model making — directly overlapping Cimatron's core domains. Both offer templated, automated CAM workflows for tooling manufacturers.
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (WORKNC, Edgecam): Hexagon's WORKNC and Edgecam are purpose-built CAM products for mold, die, and complex 5-axis machining, directly competing with Cimatron in tooling manufacturer workflows. Hexagon is a much larger entity with broader metrology and manufacturing software offerings.
Broad incumbents
- PTC (Creo): PTC's Creo suite includes integrated CAD/CAM capabilities used in tooling and discrete manufacturing. It competes with Cimatron in enterprise accounts, typically as part of a broader PLM/IoT offering rather than as a specialized CAM tool.
- Dassault Systèmes (CATIA, DELMIA): Dassault's CATIA and DELMIA portfolios offer CAD/CAM for tooling, dies, and molded parts within a broader PLM ecosystem. They compete with Cimatron for enterprise automotive and aerospace tooling accounts, but typically as part of larger 3DEXPERIENCE platform sales.
- Siemens Digital Industries (NX CAM): Siemens NX includes integrated CAD/CAM for mold, die, and 5-axis machining, directly overlapping Cimatron's product capabilities as part of a much broader PLM/MES portfolio. NX competes for the same enterprise tooling accounts as Cimatron, but typically as part of larger digital thread deals.
- Autodesk (Fusion 360, Inventor): Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor offer cloud-enabled CAD/CAM with growing 2.5/3-axis and 5-axis capabilities that increasingly overlap with Cimatron's mid-market offerings. Autodesk's broad subscription model and ecosystem pose a competitive threat at the lower end of Cimatron's customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Cimatron social profiles
Digital presenceCimatron financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cimatron leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Cimatron funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cimatron M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cimatron
What does Cimatron do?
Cimatron develops and sells integrated CAD/CAM software for the design and manufacturing of tooling. The platform combines 3D/2D CAD with NC programming for 2.5-axis to 5-axis machining, delivered through specialized modules for mold design, stamping die design, electrode design, and CNC programming. It is sold as module-based annual subscriptions with recurring maintenance contracts, augmented by training and professional services.
Is Cimatron a public or private company?
Cimatron is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cimatron founded?
Cimatron was founded in 1982. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Cimatron based?
Cimatron is headquartered in Kefar Shmuel, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Cimatron make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Support Contracts and training and Professional Services.
Who are Cimatron's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are CAMWorks (HCL Technologies) and BobCAD-CAM. Direct peers are Mastercam (CNC Software), GibbsCAM, Tebis Technische Informationssysteme and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (WORKNC, Edgecam). Broad incumbents are PTC (Creo), Dassault Systèmes (CATIA, DELMIA), Siemens Digital Industries (NX CAM) and Autodesk (Fusion 360, Inventor).
Does Cimatron have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cimatron.
What industry is Cimatron in?
Cimatron's product category is CAD/CAM Software for Tooling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAA, CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers). Its SIC code is 3559.