What X Data does

X-DATA AG is a privately held Swiss software distribution and engineering services company headquartered in Turbenthal with a branch office in Zofingen. Founded in 2007 and reorganized from x-data gmbh to X-DATA AG in March 2022, the company operates as the exclusive Swiss competence center and distributor for Mastercam — the world's best-selling CAD/CAM software — and serves more than 700 Swiss manufacturing customers with a team of 15+ employees. Its product portfolio combines distributed third-party CAM software (Mastercam, CIMCO DNC, Vericut simulation) with proprietary offerings including ZERO CHANGE postprocessors (over 2,500 developed), Mastercam Deburr, and the CloudNC CAM-Assist AI-powered programming tool. Core services span postprocessor development, CNC training courses, DNC machine networking, and on-site/remote system support.

The business model blends software resale with recurring maintenance revenue (CONNECT contracts at CHF 357-392 per seat annually), professional services for postprocessor engineering (with a 100-day money-back guarantee), and fee-based training (basic 4-day milling courses at CHF 1,650 per person). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales across Switzerland, supplemented by an online test-version download channel, customer referral programs, and event-driven marketing at industry trade shows (INNOTEQ, TECH NET, SommerEvent). Customers range from large Swiss industrial manufacturers — including Franke, Georg Fischer, Belimo, Bernina, Maxon, Burckhardt Compression, and DePuy Synthes — to precision job shops, with the company earning revenue from CNC programming, simulation, training, and machine connectivity workflows. Key strategic technology partnerships include Mastercam (core distribution), CloudNC (AI/CAM-Assist integration), FRAISA (co-marketed tooling events), and CIMCO/Vericut (complementary CAM technology).

Name

X Data

Legal name

X-DATA AG

Website

https://x-data.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

X-DATA AG is the exclusive Swiss competence center and distributor for Mastercam CAD/CAM software, serving 700+ Swiss CNC manufacturers from Turbenthal with proprietary postprocessors, AI-assisted programming tools, training, and engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD/CAM Software Distribution and CNC Manufacturing Services

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CAD/CAM for Manufacturing (EDAOAGAG)

Keywords

• CAD/CAM software distribution
• CNC machining support
• Postprocessor development
• CNC programming training
• Manufacturing software services

Headquarters

HQ city

Turbenthal

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mastercam Software Sales: Resale and distribution of Mastercam CAD/CAM software licenses with annual maintenance/ CONNECT contracts. Software licensing forms the core revenue stream as Mastercam's Swiss distributor.
2. Training and Education: 4-day basic Mastercam milling courses priced at CHF 1,650 per person. Specialized courses and expert training days offered. Training provides recurring revenue and customer education.
3. Postprocessor Development: Custom postprocessor development and configuration. ZERO CHANGE postprocessors with 100-day money-back guarantee. Over 2,500 postprocessors developed for customers.
4. Support and Maintenance: Annual maintenance contracts (CONNECT) providing software updates, support, and access to modules like Deburr. Single-seat maintenance at CHF 357/year, network at CHF 392/year.
5. DNC and System Integration: DNC (Distributed Numerical Control) network setup and machine connectivity services. On-site and remote system support for CAM solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

X-DATA AG is the official Swiss Competence Center and distributor for Mastercam CAD/CAM software, selling Mastercam licenses, subscriptions (CONNECT), and complementary products such as CIMCO and Vericut. The company also provides professional CAM services including custom postprocessor development (proprietary ZERO CHANGE postprocessors), AI-assisted programming implementation (CloudNC CAM-Assist), on-site and in-house CNC training, and ongoing technical system support for Swiss manufacturing customers.

Product overview

X-DATA AG is the Swiss competence center for Mastercam, distributing and supporting the world's #1 CAM-software alongside complementary products CIMCO (CNC editing/DNC data transfer) and VERICUT (NC-code simulation). Their portfolio includes proprietary ZERO CHANGE post-processors (Swiss-made, no manual adjustments required), Mastercam Deburr (automated edge-breaking), and CloudNC CAM-Assist (AI-powered programming assistant). Core services encompass post-processor development, DNC networking, professional CAM training, and on-site/remote system support. The company serves over 700 customers from headquarters in Turbenthal and a branch in Zofingen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mastercam CAD/CAM Software Comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite for 2D and 3D milling, turning, mill-turn, wire EDM, and 3D printing/production workflows, sold and supported in Switzerland by X-DATA AG. Targeted at CNC machine shops, contract manufacturers, and industrial production companies that program 3- to 5-axis CNC machines.
• Mastercam CONNECT Subscription Annual subscription and maintenance package for Mastercam customers, including continuous software updates, upgrades, and access to a cloud-based platform for customizing postprocessors. Designed for existing Mastercam license holders seeking ongoing productivity improvements and version currency.
• CIMCO DNC and Machine Networking Network communication and DNC software for transferring NC programs between CAD/CAM systems and CNC machines on the shop floor. Used by manufacturing companies to centrally manage, distribute, and edit NC programs across multiple CNC machines.
• Vericut NC-Code Simulation Standalone NC-code simulation and verification software for validating CNC toolpaths against a digital twin of the machine, available with GPU acceleration. Used by manufacturers to detect collisions, gouges, and over-travels before running programs on real machines.
• ZERO CHANGE Postprocessors (Proprietary) Custom-built, machine-specific NC postprocessors developed by X-DATA AG's in-house postprocessor team that require no manual editing of generated NC code. Delivered for specific CNC controllers and machine configurations to ensure programs run correctly on the customer's machines without programmer intervention.
• CAM-Assist (CloudNC) AI-Assisted Programming AI-powered CAM add-on for Mastercam that automatically recognizes machinable features (holes, pockets, slots) and generates suggested toolpaths, reducing manual programming effort. Targeted at CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers seeking to accelerate repetitive CAM work.
• Mastercam Deburr Mastercam add-on module for automatic generation of chamfers, edge breaks, and hole-deburring toolpaths as part of CNC milling workflows. Used by manufacturers needing consistent edge-break quality on machined parts.
• Mastercam Schulungen (Training Courses) Instructor-led CNC programming training for Mastercam users, delivered on-site at the customer's premises, at X-DATA's training facilities, or online. Covers beginner-level courses, refresher courses, and customized training tailored to specific machine configurations and production needs.
• Systembetreuung (System Support and Maintenance Contracts) Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, and assistance contracts covering Mastercam installations and related CAM infrastructure. Includes remote and on-site support to ensure CAM environments remain operational and up to date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce programming effort with AI automation (CloudNC CAM-Assist)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• TECH NET PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 October 2025Annual TECH NET event with partners: Blaser Swisslube AG, Walter (Schweiz) AG, Mitutoyo (Schweiz) AG, Dihawag AG, Vischer & Bolli AG, Reimmann AG, and guest PLM LEHMANN AG. Partners exhibit together at manufacturing trade event.
• FRAISAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025FRAISA is a Swiss tool manufacturer. X-DATA co-hosts training events at FRAISA ToolSchool demonstrating Mastercam with FRAISA tools and CloudNC CAM-Assist. Events include live machining demonstrations.
• WENK AGsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2025Swiss machine tool dealer. X-DATA exhibits at INNOTEQ trade show alongside WENK AG at Hall 3, Stand D01, along with partners Hofer technics AG, Sandvik Coromant, New Process AG, and Isoma GmbH.
• Mastercam (CNC Software)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorX-DATA is the official Swiss distributor and competence center for Mastercam, the world's #1 CAM software. They sell, support, and train Mastercam products including Mastercam Mill, Turn, Mill-Turn, Router, and related modules.
• CloudNCcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for CAM-Assist AI-powered programming automation integrated into Mastercam 2025. CloudNC's AI generates toolpaths automatically, reducing programming time. X-DATA provides local sales, training, and support for CAM-Assist.
• CIMCOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCIMCO provides DNC (Distributed Numerical Control) solutions for reliable data transmission between computers and CNC machines. X-DATA offers CIMCO products as part of their complete manufacturing solutions.
• Vericut (CGTech)supportingTechnology or IntegrationVericut NC-code simulation and optimization software. X-DATA integrates Vericut with Mastercam for collision detection and process verification. CIMCO Verify with GPU acceleration offers up to 97% time savings.
• Suter RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss motorsport company. X-DATA hosts exclusive factory tours at Suter Racing as part of their SommerEvent customer day, demonstrating precision manufacturing in motorsport context.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DP Technology (ESPRIT CAM): DP Technology develops ESPRIT CAM, a direct competitor to Mastercam for milling, turning, and mill-turn programming. It is sold through regional resellers with the same distributor-plus-services model X-DATA operates.
• SolidCAM: SolidCAM offers iMachining and integrated SolidWorks CAM solutions that compete with Mastercam in the Swiss SMB precision machining market. It uses a similar reseller model and targets overlapping customer use cases.
• Tebis AG: Tebis is a European-headquartered CAM software vendor with strong presence in German-speaking manufacturing markets. It competes directly with Mastercam in mold, tool, and precision part manufacturing and is sold via local resellers similar to X-DATA.
• Open Mind Technologies (hyperMILL): Open Mind Technologies develops hyperMILL, a competing CAM software suite that is distributed through regional resellers in Switzerland. It competes head-to-head with Mastercam for the same CNC manufacturing customer base that X-DATA serves.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Fusion 360 / PowerMill): Autodesk offers Fusion 360 and PowerMill, cloud-native and integrated CAD/CAM solutions that compete directly with Mastercam workflows. Autodesk's subscription model and global scale pose a structural threat to traditional Mastercam distributors like X-DATA.
• CNC Software (Mastercam): CNC Software is the developer of Mastercam and the parent brand X-DATA distributes in Switzerland. It is the principal partner and ultimate platform provider whose product strategy directly governs X-DATA's revenue base.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (ESPRIT, WorkNC): Hexagon offers competing CAM platforms (ESPRIT, WorkNC, Edgecam) used by precision manufacturers. Like Siemens, it competes with Mastercam in the Swiss market and provides alternative CAM ecosystems that X-DATA must displace or defend against.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software (NX CAM / Solid Edge): Siemens offers NX CAM and Solid Edge CAM, widely used in precision manufacturing including Swiss industrial customers. It competes with Mastercam in the same Swiss enterprise and SMB CNC segments that X-DATA targets.

Emerging players

• CGTech (VERICUT): CGTech develops VERICUT, the NC-code simulation software that X-DATA resells alongside Mastercam. While a partner, it also represents an adjacent technology vendor in the same CNC software stack and could expand into direct CAM distribution.
• CIMCO (by Sandvik): CIMCO provides CNC editing and DNC networking software that X-DATA distributes as part of its Mastercam stack. It is a complementary partner but also a competing software vendor in the broader CNC manufacturing software market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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