Cimatron

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.

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

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

• CAD/CAM software
• Mold design software
• Stamping die design
• NC programming software
• Electrode design

Headquarters

HQ city

Kefar Shmuel

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 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: 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core 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

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DhanArya Techno ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 April 2026DhanArya 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)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cimatron 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)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Cimatron 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 OpenAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Cimatron 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)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Cimatron 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)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Cimatron 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

Emerging 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

• Xx.com/cimatron
• Facebookfacebook.com/CimatronE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cimatron

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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