What Vericut does

Vericut, marketed by its parent CGTech, is CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software founded in 1988 in Irvine, California. The platform creates a digital twin of CNC machines and simulates the actual post-processed G-code that will run on the shop floor, faithfully reproducing controller logic and machine-specific kinematics. This allows manufacturers to detect collisions, overtravel, and gouges, and to compare simulated stock against the original CAD model via AUTO-DIFF before any metal is cut. The product suite spans Vericut Verification (core), Multi-Axis, Force Optimization (physics-based feed-rate optimization), Machine Probing, Grinder Dressing, Machine Connectivity, Die Sinking EDM simulation, Additive Manufacturing simulation, Robot simulation, and the Vericut Composites sub-brand for automated fiber placement and tape laying. Post-processing is handled by Vericut Icam Post.

Vericut serves CNC-intensive manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsport (notably Formula 1), mold & die, medical, and energy, with named customers including Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS F1, Pilatus, Sandvik Coromant, Nuclear AMRC, Starrag Group, MAN Energy Solutions, RO-RA Aviation Systems, LG Electronics, and Miju Precision. Documented outcomes include crash elimination at RO-RA, prove-out reduction from 8 hours to 2 hours at MAN Energy Solutions, and 20% machining time reduction at Starrag. The 2025 release of Vericut 9.6 added AI-powered Vericut Intelligence (knowledge hub) and Vericut Assistant (in-app guidance), and a new interface with Siemens Run MyVirtual Machine was demoed at EMO 2025.

The business model is enterprise B2B software sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales, an authorized global reseller/distributor network, and strategic partnerships with machine tool OEMs and CAD/CAM vendors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for the segment; revenue streams include software licenses and subscriptions, plus paid training and professional services. CGTech is privately held with no disclosed institutional or venture backing, operates owned subsidiaries or offices in 10 countries, supports 14 localized language websites, and has been in continuous operation for over 37 years.

Name

Vericut

Legal name

CGTech

Website

https://vericut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vericut (CGTech) is a 37-year-old enterprise software vendor that provides CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software, creating digital twins of machine tools to aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsport, mold & die, and medical manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CNC Simulation and Verification Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD)

Keywords

• CNC simulation software
• NC verification
• CNC machining optimization
• Digital twin manufacturing
• Composite manufacturing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Vericut generates revenue primarily through the sale of CNC simulation software licenses. The company offers its software as a standalone solution or integrated with major CAD/CAM systems. Given the presence of software update, request license, and support pages, the revenue model likely includes perpetual licenses and/or subscription-based maintenance and support contracts.
2. Training and Professional Services: Vericut offers training programs (on-site and web-based), implementation services, and technical support as paid services alongside its software products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vericut, developed by CGTech since 1988, is a CNC verification, simulation, and optimization software platform that creates an exact digital twin of CNC machines and runs real post-processed G-code to detect collisions, overtravel, gouges, and uncut material before machining. The platform comprises a core verification suite, the Vericut Composites sub-brand for AFP/ATL composite manufacturing, Vericut Icam Post post-processor software, and AI-powered Vericut Intelligence and Vericut Assistant tools. It is licensed to manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, mold & die, medical, and motorsport industries globally.

Product overview

Vericut is a comprehensive CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software platform developed by CGTech since 1988. The core product, Vericut Verification, creates a digital twin of CNC machines to verify NC programs before machining. The platform comprises multiple integrated modules: Vericut CNC Simulation handles G-code verification with machine-specific kinematics; Vericut Multi Axis verifies complex multi-axis applications; Vericut AUTO-DIFF™ compares simulations to CAD designs; Vericut Machine Probing simulates probing cycles; Vericut Grinder Dressing handles grinding operations; Vericut Force Optimization provides physics-based feed rate optimization; Vericut Machine Connectivity enables shop floor data integration; and Vericut Interfaces connects with CAD/CAM systems, FANUC, and Siemens systems. The Vericut Composites sub-brand offers specialized solutions including Composite Simulation (VCS), Composite Programming (VCP), Optimizer, Drilling & Fastening (VDAF), and Robot Simulation for automated fiber placement and tape laying. Additional offerings include Vericut Icam Post for post-processing and two AI-powered tools: Vericut Intelligence (knowledge hub) and Vericut Assistant (in-app guidance). The company has released versions 9.0 through 9.7, with the latest adding expanded AI-powered assistance and enhanced validation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vericut Verification Comprehensive CNC verification, simulation, and analysis software platform that creates an exact digital twin of CNC machines, allowing manufacturers to verify NC programs before any metal is cut. Integrates with all major CAD/CAM systems and machine controls. Sold to enterprise manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, mold & die, medical, and motorsport.
• Vericut Force Optimization Physics-based feed rate optimization module that analyzes and adjusts cutting conditions to maintain constant chip thickness, automatically increasing speeds during air cuts and reducing feed in high-load zones. Reduces cycle times (documented 20–40% reductions), extends tool life, and protects tools and machines. Sold to manufacturers seeking cycle-time reduction on long-cycle and high-value components.
• Vericut Composites Specialized software sub-brand for composite materials manufacturing covering simulation, programming, and optimization for automated fiber placement (AFP), automated tape laying (ATL), drilling, and fastening operations. Includes Vericut Composite Simulation (VCS), Vericut Composite Programming (VCP), Vericut Optimizer, and Vericut Drilling & Fastening (VDAF). Sold to aerospace and industrial composite manufacturers.
• Vericut Icam Post CNC post-processor software that generates machine-specific NC code with enhanced integration with Vericut — applying machine limits, tool length, and compensation values using Vericut project data, plus smarter rotary axis handling and expanded controller support. Sold as a standalone software product with V26/V27 versions released in 2025.
• Vericut Optimizer NC program optimization software that can optimize programs independently to achieve maximum safe cutting potential, complementing Vericut Composites workflows. Sold as a separately listed product to composite and advanced machining manufacturers.
• Robot Simulation Software Simulates robot operations and movements for manufacturing automation verification, including robot simulation for automated fiber placement (AFP) within the composites suite. Sold to manufacturers deploying robotic machining and composite layup systems.
• Additive Manufacturing Simulation Software Simulates additive manufacturing processes to verify hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing workflows. Sold to manufacturers adopting hybrid additive/subtractive production.
• Vericut AI (Vericut Intelligence and Vericut Assistant) AI-powered product offering comprising Vericut Intelligence (VI), a web-based multilingual knowledge hub providing detailed answers to questions about all Vericut products, and Vericut Assistant (VA), an in-software assistant in Vericut v9.6+ providing step-by-step task guidance such as 'How do I use AUTO-DIFF?'. Sold to existing and prospective Vericut customers seeking AI-augmented productivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce prove-out times from 8 hours to 2 hours (MAN Energy Solutions)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 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 capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sandvik CoromantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Sandvik Coromant is a strategic partner for Vericut, co-hosting TechDays 2026 (May 6-7, 2026) and other technical seminars. Sandvik Coromant's customer centers host live machining demonstrations where Vericut is presented alongside Sandvik tools and Okuma machines. The collaboration covers automation, digital manufacturing, toolpath optimization, and AI integration in machining.
• OkumacoreTechnology or IntegrationOkuma is a machine tool manufacturer that partners with Vericut at industry events (TechDays, seminars) to demonstrate integrated CNC machining solutions. Vericut simulates Okuma machine kinematics and controller behaviors, and Okuma machines are used in live demonstration events featuring Vericut.
• AdeptMecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdeptMec is a Brazilian reseller/distributor partner for Vericut Brasil, announced in 2024 as part of Vericut's expansion of its distributor network in Brazil.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationVericut has developed a new interface for Siemens Run MyVirtual Machine (RMVM), enabling seamless data transfer between Siemens' virtual machine environment and Vericut's advanced simulation and verification capabilities. This integration was demoed at EMO 2025.
• Seco ToolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeco Tools and Vericut were jointly awarded the Sandvik Sustainability Award 2025, recognizing their collaboration on sustainable manufacturing through Vericut Optimizer's contribution to energy reduction and efficiency in machining operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DP Technology (ESPRIT CAM): ESPRIT is a CAM system with built-in simulation targeting production machining, including mill-turn and multi-axis. It overlaps directly with Vericut's customer base in job shops and contract manufacturers.
• Open Mind Technologies (hyperMILL): hyperMILL is a CAM platform with integrated simulation capabilities used by aerospace, automotive, and mold & die manufacturers — the same core Vericut customer segments. Both compete head-to-head in 5-axis and multi-axis CNC machining workflows.
• Tebis AG: Tebis provides CAM software with integrated simulation and process automation, focused on tooling, mold-making, and aerospace — directly overlapping with Vericut's mold & die and aerospace verticals.
• CNC Software (Mastercam): Mastercam is the leading CAM software platform widely used alongside or in place of Vericut for CNC programming. Both serve the same machine shop and manufacturer customers with overlapping CAD/CAM-to-machining workflows, and are direct peers in CNC machining software.
• ICAM Technologies: ICAM Technologies is both a direct competitor and an acquired component of Vericut (via Vericut Icam Post). It provides post-processing and NC code generation tools serving the same CNC manufacturing market as Vericut.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes (DELMIA): DELMIA provides digital manufacturing and CNC simulation solutions within Dassault's broader 3DEXPERIENCE platform, serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers that overlap with Vericut's installed base.
• Autodesk (PowerMill, FeatureCAM): Autodesk's PowerMill and FeatureCAM products offer CNC simulation and verification as part of a broad CAD/CAM portfolio (including Fusion 360). Competes with Vericut in the same customer base, but as part of a much larger general-purpose design/manufacturing suite.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division offers CAM, simulation, and metrology solutions (e.g., EDGECAM, NCSIMUL). Competes with Vericut in aerospace and industrial manufacturing, but as part of a much larger diversified measurement/manufacturing software portfolio.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software (NX, Run MyVirtual Machine): Siemens' NX CAM and Run MyVirtual Machine platform provide integrated CNC simulation and digital twin capabilities that overlap with Vericut's offering. Vericut is also a Siemens integration partner, but Siemens competes as a broader enterprise PLM/CAM incumbent.

Others

• ModuleWorks: ModuleWorks is a technology supplier of CNC simulation and toolpath generation components embedded into many CAM systems. It is an enabling/adjoining technology provider rather than a direct end-user competitor to Vericut.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/vericut

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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