MACHINE BUILDERS × CAMMachine tool builders × CAD/CAM

When you buy a machine, you need a post (the conversion into the way that machine’s NC programs are written) and a model that reproduces the machine’s motion. For 22 machine tool builders, we checked officially announced CAM partnerships, certified post-processors, and machine models, along with each company’s own conversational programming and digital twin, on the official pages of both the machine builder and the CAM vendor.

A blank cell in the table means “no official information found,” not “cannot be used.”Most CAM systems can support almost any machine with generic posts or posts made by resellers. We say “good match” only for official partnerships, certifications, and bundling.

Posts and
machine models:
check where they come from!

▦Machine builders × CAM table

◎Both the machine builder and the CAM vendor announce the partnership, bundling, or sales○Only one side announces the partnership, bundling, or sales△Only a logo or name on a partner list (details unknown)PNumber of posts / number of machine models in Fusion’s public libraryHMention in NX Post Hub / Smart Machine Kit

Machine builder	Own conversational programming / programming support	Autodesk Fusion	Mastercam	ESPRIT	hyperMILL	Siemens NX CAM	SolidCAM	GibbsCAM	VERICUT (simulation)
Japanese builders
DMG MORI	CELOS DYNAMICpost, DMG MORI Technology Cycles (post and NC simulation support)	P 5/56^[2][36]	◎^{[44][18][19][46]}	◎^[3][18][5]	◎^{[44][18][45][43]}	◎H^[13][3]
Yamazaki Mazak	MAZATROL (conversational), SOLID MAZATROL, Smooth CAM Ai, MAZATROL DX, Smooth Project Manager, and other production support software	○P 54/63^[49][51]	△^[46]	○^[10][12]	△^[52]	H^[6][7][8]
Okuma	IGF, One-Touch IGF (easy dialogue), 3D Direct	◎P 22/37^[57][51][54]	◎^[60][46]	◎^[58][53]	◎^[59][52]	H^[6][7][8]	△^[63]	○^[61]	○^[62]
Makino	FFCAM, FF/eye (NX + FFAUT), CAM for EDM machines	P 6/6^[2][36]	△^[46]			H^[6][7][8]			○^[66]
FANUC	MANUAL GUIDE i	P 8/3^[2][36]	○^[1]		△^[52]		△^[63]
Brother	CNC-D00 conversational programming	P 5/19^[2][36]
Matsuura	LUMEX CAM	P 1/10^[2][36]	△^[46]		△^[52]			○^[16][17]	○^[16]
Nidec OKK (formerly OKK)							△^[63]
Shibaura Machine	T to F (TOSNUC to FANUC)
Nidec Machine Tool (formerly Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool)
Nakamura-Tome	NT Manual Guide i, 3D Smart Pro, 1-turret programming, NT Multitasking Office, PC version of NT Manual Guide i, program creation service	P 1/0^[2]
Citizen Machinery	Alkart CNC Wizard, Alkart Editor			○^[79][11]			△^[63]
Star Micronics	PU-Jr., EASY EDIT			△^[79][81]
European, U.S., and Korean builders
Haas Automation	VPS (Visual Programming System)	○P 60/92^[70][51][69]	△^[46]			H^[6][7][8]	△^[63]
Yasda			△^[46]		△^[52]
Tsugami		P 1/0^[2]	△^[46]	○^[79][83]
JTEKT		P 0/1^[36]	△^[46]		△^[52]
Hermle		P 3/9^[2][36]	△^[46]		△^[52]	H^[6][7][8]	△^[63]
GROB		P 0/1^[36]			△^[52]		△^[63]
CHIRON Group			△^[46]		△^[52]
UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS (formerly GF Machining Solutions)		P 0/12^[36]			△^[52]	H^[6][7][8]
DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools)	CUFOS and other in-house software	P 6/9^[2][36]	△^[46]	△^[79][89]		H^[6][7][8]

The Fusion counts come from counting Autodesk’s public library (posts and machine models) by builder name on 2026-10-14. The number shown in the list can differ from the total in the library.

⇄Who makes the posts?

Posts are made by three parties: CAM vendors, machine builders, and CAM resellers (distributors). Who makes them differs by CAM, and even for the same machine there are multiple sources^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

CAM vendors

Autodesk Fusion: distributes generic posts in a free library (for Fusion, HSMWorks, and Inventor CAM only). They do not necessarily fit as is, so always test a new post carefully. For fine adjustments, it advises consulting a local resellerOne source / reference^[2]
Mastercam: a library of over 3,400 posts (Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn, Swiss, Router, Wire). Custom posts were strengthened by the acquisition of Postability and are requested through regional Mastercam resellersOne source / reference^[1]
hyperMILL: OPEN MIND itself creates posts matched to the machine and control (from a neutral toolpath, it outputs NC that makes use of the control’s cycles, compensation, tilted planes, and so on)One source / reference^[4]
NX CAM: Post Hub (free for NX users). Over 1,100 posts in 2020 and over 1,300 in 2023. All posts are built with Post Configurator and can be adjusted. Smart Machine Kit, which includes machine models, requires a paid licenseOne source / reference^[6][7][8][9]
ESPRIT: bundles factory-certified posts and machine templates, made in cooperation with machine builders, model by modelOne source / reference^{[5][10][11][12]}

Machine builder

DMG MORI: develops posts for its own machines and for other makers’ machines (taking the PLC and Technology Cycles into account), and DMG MORI Digital also makes the certified posts for NX^[3][13]
CHIRON Group: bundles its own posts in ProcessLine (digital twin simulation)One source / reference^[14]
Nakamura-Tome: a service in which the builder creates the machining program itself on your behalfOne source / reference^[15]
Examples of machine builders also acting as CAM resellers: Matsuura (GibbsCAM, VERICUT), DMG MORI (ESPRIT EDGE, NX, hyperMILL, Mastercam; DMQP)^{[16][17][18][3]}
Example of bundling posts with a machine purchase: DMG MORI Technium USA bundles a Mastercam post with the CMX 1100 V and NHX (2025-12, U.S.)One source / reference^[19]

Post and simulation specialists

ICAM (Canada; posts, machine simulation, toolpath optimization) was acquired by Sandvik in 2021One source / reference^[20]
CGTech (VERICUT) was acquired by Sandvik in 2020. Provides machine configurations (VMC) for major machine buildersOne source / reference^[21][22]

About resellers in Japan: we could not find an official source supporting the claim that “in Japan, resellers often make the posts.” All we can say is that Fusion and Mastercam state on their own pages that they leave custom posts to regional resellers and distributors (see the CAM vendors item above), and that in Japan there are examples of machine builders selling CAM (Matsuura, DMG MORI)

GHow NC is written for each control

Even for the same drilling or tilted-plane machining, how NC is written differs by control. Even if the CAM functions are the same, usability depends on whether there is a post that matches that control’s style^{[23][24][25][26][4]}

Control	Drilling canned cycles	Tilted plane / tool center point control
FANUC-type (ISO G-code)	G81–G89 canned cycles	G68.2 (tilted plane), G43.4 (tool center point control), G05.1^[25]
HEIDENHAIN (Klartext = conversational format)	CYCL DEF 200–208	CYCL DEF 19, PLANE SPATIAL, M128/FUNCTION TCPM^[24][27]
Siemens SINUMERIK	CYCLE81–CYCLE87	CYCLE800 (swivel), CYCLE832 (high-speed settings)^[23]
Okuma OSP	(not counted this time)	Choose CALL OO88 or G605 (3+2 machining)^[26]

Even for the same control there are several format conventions: G-code systems A/B/C on FANUC lathes, G-code lists 2–7 on Mitsubishi Electric, Klartext and ISO on HEIDENHAIN, and ISNC and BNC on Hurco. They are switched in the post settingsOne source / reference^[2]
Reusing programs across controls is not perfect even with automatic conversion: Shibaura Machine’s T to F automatically converts up to about 85% of a TOSNUC program to FANUC format, and the rest must be checked and correctedOne source / reference^[28]
Builders’ own conversational programming (MAZATROL, OSP conversational, Haas VPS, Brother CNC-D00 conversational, MANUAL GUIDE i) is completed on the machine, but when the program is output from CAM, you use a post that outputs EIA/ISO G-code (example: the MAZATROL Fusion 640M EIA/ISO post)^{[29][30][31][32][33][2]}
Control makers and machine builders also have CAM-like functions: Okuma’s 3D Direct (programming on the machine from STEP), Mazak’s SOLID MAZATROL, Nakamura-Tome’s 3D Smart Pro, and HEIDENHAIN’s vTNC7 (feature-based, virtual machine)^{[34][29][35][27]}

▶ In the CAM simulator, output the same 3+2 toolpath for FANUC (G68.2) and HEIDENHAIN (PLANE SPATIAL) and compare

◎Three sources of machine models (digital twins)

① CAM vendor librariesMove the machine inside the CAM to check for collisions

② Simulation specialists and NC code emulationReproduce the machine and control using the actual G-code

③ Machine and control builders’ digital twinsBuilders reproduce their own machines

Machine models come from three sources: ① CAM vendor libraries (Fusion Machine Library, NX Smart Machine Kit, ESPRIT machine templates); ② simulation specialists (VERICUT VMC, NCSIMUL) and NC-code emulation built into CAM (hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining Center = a digital twin that mirrors the machine, control, and PLC); and ③ digital twins from machine and control builders (FANUC Smart Digital Twin / CNC Guide 2, Siemens Run MyVirtual Machine, Okuma’s anti-collision system, Mazak’s MAZATROL DX, Chiron ProcessLine, Nakamura-Tome’s NT Multitasking Office)^{[36][8][5][22][37][3][38][39][40][41][14][42]}
A note on counting groups: CGTech (VERICUT, 2020) and ICAM (2021) were acquired by Sandvik and are in the same Sandvik group as Mastercam and GibbsCAM. OPEN MIND (hyperMILL) is a Mensch und Maschine company^{[21][20][43][44]}

Details by builder

DMG MORIDMG MORI

Country

Japan (DMG MORI CO., LTD.). The group includes the European DMG MORI AG companies

Control

CELOS (MAPPS), FANUC, Siemens (SINUMERIK ONE)^[2][3]

Own programming support

CELOS DYNAMICpost: Software that combines a post-processor, machining simulation, and cutting-force optimization in one^[3]
DMG MORI Technology Cycles (post and NC simulation support): A post (DMG MORI Postprocessor for Siemens NX) that lets you program and simulate DMG MORI Technology Cycles in NX^[13][3]

CAM partnerships

Siemens NX CAM: DMG MORI offers Siemens NX as a CAM system. Siemens also lists the DMG MORI-made post (DMG MORI Postprocessor for Siemens NX) on its product pageAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[3][13]
ESPRIT EDGE: DMG MORI offers ESPRIT EDGE as a CAM system (also listed in Japan’s DMQP). On the ESPRIT side, it announces “prepackaged” posts and machine definitions for all DMG MORI modelsAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[3][18][5]
hyperMILL(2025): On 2025-08-06, DMG MORI and OPEN MIND announced a global sales agreement and jointly promote hyperMILL. hyperMILL is listed on DMG MORI’s U.S. and Japanese pagesAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^{[45][43][44][18]}
Mastercam(2025): On 2025-12-10, Mastercam and DMG MORI Technium USA formed a partnership. In the U.S., an optimized Mastercam post is bundled for buyers of the CMX 1100 V and NHX. Mastercam is also listed on DMG MORI’s U.S. and Japanese pagesAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^{[19][46][44][18]}
CoroPlus ToolPath: Listed as a “programming tool” in Japan’s DMQPAnnounced by the machine builder^[47]

Machine models

Siemens Run MyVirtual Machine (digital twin of SINUMERIK ONE-equipped machines; create and verify NC programs in the office)One source / reference^[3]
Offers CGTech VERICUT (for all builders and controls, integrated with major CAM systems). Also listed in Japan’s DMQPOne source / reference^[3][48]
Offers HEXAGON NCSIMULOne source / reference^[3]
Introduces the ESPRIT EDGE “digital twin” in DMQPOne source / reference^[18]
DMG MORI machines are included in Siemens Post Hub’s Smart Machine Kit (machine model + post + G-code-driven simulation)One source / reference^[7][8]
5 posts in the Fusion Post Library (4 shown in the list) and 56 machine models in the Machine Library (counted from list data as of 2026-10-14). Posts include CMX (FANUC), NHX (CELOS/MAPPS), NLX mill-turn, and APT for MfgSuiteOne source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

DMG MORI itself develops posts for DMG MORI machines (taking the PLC, control, and Technology Cycles into account) and for other makers’ machines. CAM and posts are also offered by subscription^[3][13]
For NX, DMG MORI Digital develops “builder-certified posts” (Siemens product page; NX 1953 and later)One source / reference^[13]
ESPRIT bundles factory-tested posts and machine templates (prepackaged)One source / reference^[5]
In the U.S., a Mastercam post is bundled with the machine (CMX 1100 V, NHX)One source / reference^[19]

Yamazaki MazakMazak

Country

Japan

Control

MAZATROL (in-house; MAZATROL SmoothAi, SmoothG, etc.), EIA/ISO (G-code)^[29][50][2]

Own programming support

MAZATROL (conversational): Appeared in 1981 as a CNC that enabled conversational programming in everyday language (Mazak describes it as the world’s first)^[29]
SOLID MAZATROL: Automatically generates MAZATROL programs from the 3D model of a commercial CAD. AI learns machining know-how from past programs^[29][41]
Smooth CAM Ai: A CAM function on the CNC (compared as the previous product in the MAZATROL DX description)^[29][41]
MAZATROL DX: A flat-rate digital service. Automatic programming, machining simulation (VIRTUAL MACHINING), machining analysis, estimating, and setup instructions. Operation is the same as on the machine. The contract is renewed every 3 years^[41][29]
Smooth Project Manager and other production support software: A free trial version is stored inside the SmoothAi and SmoothG CNCs (Smooth Monitor AX, Smooth Scheduler, Smooth Tool Management, Smooth Project Manager, on-machine measurement software)^[50]

CAM partnerships

ESPRIT: ESPRIT provides Mazak-specific posts and machine templates for all Mazak models (including Nexus and Integrex). Mentions Mazak’s VIP programAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[10]
ESPRIT (Smooth Ai integration)(2020): ESPRIT’s digital twin can be used inside Mazak Smooth Ai CNCs (synchronizing parts, stock, fixtures, tools, offsets, and G-code). A result of collaboration between DP Technology and Mazak JapanAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[12]
Autodesk Fusion: Mazak and Autodesk partnership. An add-in that transfers parts, fixtures, tools, and coordinate systems from Fusion to Smooth Project Manager, machine models for simulation, and free postsAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[49][51]
Mastercam: Mazak is listed among Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]
hyperMILL: The Mazak logo appears among OPEN MIND’s partners (machine builders)Announced by the CAM vendor^[52]

Machine models

MAZATROL DX VIRTUAL MACHINING (reproduces the shop-floor machine on an office PC for digital setup)One source / reference^[41][29]
Using the ESPRIT digital twin inside Smooth Ai CNCOne source / reference^[12]
Machine simulation models in Autodesk FusionOne source / reference^[49]
Mazak machines in Siemens Post Hub’s Smart Machine KitOne source / reference^[7][8]
54 posts in the Fusion Post Library (51 shown in the list) and 63 machine models in the Machine Library (counted from list data as of 2026-10-14). Posts are model-specific, such as Integrex i, QTU, Quick Turn, and EZOne source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

ESPRIT: bundles Mazak-specific posts and keeps maintaining themOne source / reference^[10]
Fusion: distributes free Mazak postsOne source / reference^[49][2]
NX: Mazak posts in Post HubOne source / reference^[6]

OkumaOkuma

Country

Japan (founded in Nagoya in 1898)

Control

OSP (in-house; OSP-P300, OSP-P500, etc.)^[30][2]

Own programming support

IGF, One-Touch IGF (easy dialogue): Conversational program entry. One-Touch IGF is “Rakuraku Taiwa” (easy dialogue), which decides the operations automatically. In the OSP suite it is “Rakuraku Taiwa Advance”^[30][55]
3D Direct: On the OSP, loads STEP, automatically recognizes machining features, and guides you through tool and condition selection, simulation, and automatic collision checking (3D programming). For vertical machining centers, from April 2027^[34]

How the partnerships work

Partners in Technology (Okuma America): a network of more than 45 partners. It began as a proving ground for the open PC-based control OSP-P^[56][54]

CAM partnerships

Autodesk Fusion: Okuma and Autodesk partnership. Provides verified machine simulation models and postsAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[57][54][51]
ESPRIT: ESPRIT is a Partner in Technology of Okuma America. ESPRIT application engineers are stationed at Okuma AmericaAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[58][53]
hyperMILL: OPEN MIND is a Partner in Technology. Before joining, it made demo parts on 4/5-axis machines, MULTUS, and LASER EXAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[59][52]
Mastercam: Mastercam is a member of Partners in Technology. Okuma also appears in Mastercam’s own partner listAnnounced by both machine builder and CAM vendor^[60][46]
GibbsCAM: GibbsCAM is listed in Partners in Technology (multitasking and tombstone machining)Announced by the machine builder^[61]
VERICUT: VERICUT is a member of Partners in Technology and provides machine simulation of Okuma machinesAnnounced by the machine builder^[62]
SolidCAM: The Okuma logo appears in SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Machine models

Anti-collision system (Collision Avoidance System): runs a virtual machine a few seconds ahead of the real machine using 3D models of the machine, stock, and tools, and stops it before a collision. 3D models of the machine and standard chucks are already registeredOne source / reference^[64][40][30]
3D Virtual Monitor (a viewer that runs on an office PC is available)One source / reference^[55]
Promotes a digital twin that reproduces the machine and machining on the OSP-P500One source / reference^[30]
Verified machine models in Autodesk FusionOne source / reference^[54]
22 posts in the Fusion Post Library (3 shown in the list) and 37 machine models in the Machine Library (counted from list data as of 2026-10-14). Most of the hidden ones are model-specific posts for mill-turn machines such as MULTUS (OSP-P300)One source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion: verified post (for 3+2 machining, choose CALL OO88 or G605)One source / reference^[54][26]
NX: Okuma posts in Post HubOne source / reference^[6]

MakinoMakino

Country

Japan

Own programming support

FFCAM: 3D CAM supporting FF machining, built on machine tool builder know-how. Simultaneous 4-axis and 5-axis are options. Options include Machine Simulator, VERICUT Interface, CATIA Translator, and Tool Assist^[65][67]
FF/eye (NX + FFAUT): A CAD/CAM combining Siemens NX and Makino’s CAM “FFAUT.” New sales have ended, but maintenance continues, such as FFAUT V.25.2 (2026-09-28, supporting NX2512/NX2506)^[65]
CAM for EDM machines: CAM systems for NC EDM machines and wire EDM machines (create programs from 3D data)^[65]

CAM partnerships

VERICUT: CGTech and Makino renewed their strategic partnership. More than 30 years of cooperationAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[66]
Mastercam: Makino is listed among Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

FFCAM Machine Simulator (simulates motion using the same NC program as the real machine)One source / reference^[67]
NX: Makino posts in Post HubOne source / reference^[6]
6 posts in the Fusion Post Library (6 shown in the list) and 6 machine models in the Machine Library (counted from list data as of 2026-10-14). For 5-axis models such as D200Z, D300, D500, a500Z, and Slim3nOne source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

FFCAM is the builder’s own CAM (the page does not say how posts are provided)One source / reference^[65]

FANUCFANUC

Country

Japan

Control

FANUC (in-house)^[38]

Own programming support

MANUAL GUIDE i: Guidance function for operating everything from program creation to actual machining on one screen. ISO code format, machining cycles, machining simulation. For lathes, machining centers, and milling machines^[33]

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: FANUC is listed among OPEN MIND’s partners (in both the machine builder and control maker categories)Announced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Mastercam posts are developed in cooperation with control makers such as FANUC, Siemens, and DMG MORIAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[1]
SolidCAM: Fanuc is listed in SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Machine models

FANUC Smart Digital Twin: a group of PC software for a CNC digital twin (Smart Digital Twin Manager, CNC simulator, machined-surface quality check, toolpath optimizer, machine motion check). Uses a servo model that includes machine characteristicsOne source / reference^[38]
CNC Guide 2 (new features, November 2022): reproduces acceleration/deceleration and smoothing on a PC, and simulates tool path and machining time at more than 10 times the speed of actual machiningOne source / reference^[39]
FANUC CNC Guide (learn operation and check programs on a PC), CNC simulator (training device with real hardware)One source / reference^[68]
8 posts in the Fusion Post Library (7 shown in the list) and 3 machine models in the Machine Library (counted from list data as of 2026-10-14). The 3 machine models are the ROBODRILL α-D21 series; posts include Robodrill, generic FANUC, and lathe (switchable G-code systems A/B/C)One source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion has a generic FANUC post and a post for ROBODRILLOne source / reference^[2]

BrotherBrother (SPEEDIO)

Country

Japan

Control

CNC-D00 (in-house), CNC-C00 (in-house, previous generation)^[32]

Own programming support

CNC-D00 conversational programming: Program format is NC language or conversational programming (switched by a parameter). Conversational programs can be converted to NC-language programs^[32]

Machine models

Fusion Post Library has 5 posts (4 shown in the list) and Machine Library has 19 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14). The posts are SPEEDIO generic, SPEEDIO M series (multitasking), and with measuringOne source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion has posts for SPEEDIO (generic for the S, W, R, U, F, and H series; for the M140/M200/M300 multitasking models)One source / reference^[2]

Haas AutomationHaas Automation

Country

United States (the largest US machine tool builder)

Control

Haas NGC (Next Generation Control, in-house)^[69]

Own programming support

VPS (Visual Programming System): Haas’s own conversational programming. Step-by-step templates generate G-code for simple jobs (no CAM needed). Includes user-defined macros. From $3,195 (as shown on 2026-10-14)^[31]

CAM partnerships

Autodesk Fusion: Haas and Autodesk are partners. Verified machine models, posts, and tool data; the Haas Driver add-in (reads settings from an NGC mill and sends NC directly); the Haas Tooling Add-In (over 3,000 Haas tools); and 2.5-axis CAD/CAM/CNC teaching materialsAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[69][70][51]
Mastercam: Haas Automation is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]
SolidCAM: The Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) logo appears under SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Machine models

Control Simulator (for classrooms; Premium from $2,195, as shown on 2026-10-14)One source / reference^[71]
Fusion: over 90 Haas machine profilesOne source / reference^[70]
Haas is in the Smart Machine Kits on Siemens Post HubOne source / reference^[7]
Fusion Post Library has 60 posts (53 shown in the list) and Machine Library has 92 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14). Machine Library also has 149 HAAS_machine_default and 54 HAAS_rotary_default entries for default settingsOne source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion: free Haas posts (among the most-used posts in Fusion)One source / reference^[69][70]
NX: Haas posts on Post HubOne source / reference^[6]

MatsuuraMatsuura

Country

Japan

Control

FANUC^[2]

Own programming support

LUMEX CAM: Matsuura’s own CAM for its LUMEX hybrid metal 3D printer. Creates metal laser-sintering and cutting toolpaths, checked beforehand by simulation. Ver. 12.0 download version (2025-12-10)^[72]

CAM partnerships

GibbsCAM: Matsuura sells GibbsCAM (2D to simultaneous 5-axis) as software matched to Matsuura machines. Matsuura provides information on GibbsCAM 2026 releases, updates, and seminars, and downloads for maintenance usersAnnounced by the machine builder^[16][17]
VERICUT: VERICUT is listed in its CAD/CAM software lineupAnnounced by the machine builder^[16]
hyperMILL: Matsuura is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Matsuura is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

Matsuura sells VERICUT (simulates NC programs directly)One source / reference^[16]
Fusion Post Library has 1 post (1 shown in the list) and Machine Library has 10 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14)One source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion has a base post for FANUC-controlled Matsuura 5-axis machinesOne source / reference^[2]

YasdaYASDA

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: YASDA is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Yasda is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Nidec OKK (formerly OKK)NIDEC OKK

Country

Japan

CAM partnerships

SolidCAM: The OKK logo appears under SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Shibaura MachineShibaura Machine

Country

Japan

Control

TOSNUC (in-house), FANUC^[28][76]

Own programming support

T to F (TOSNUC to FANUC): PC software that automatically converts NC programs for TOSNUC into ones for FANUC. Converts up to about 85% of a typical program automatically, with conversion rules by machine model; G/M-code and macro-variable rules can be edited in JSON^[28]

Machine models

NC School: trains programmers and operators on TOSNUC and FANUC simulatorsOne source / reference^[76]

Nidec Machine Tool (formerly Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool)Nidec Machine Tool

Country

Japan

Company name history

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd. was established in 2015 as an operating company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries; in 2021 the business was transferred and it came under NidecOne source / reference^[74]

Nakamura-TomeNakamura-Tome

Country

Japan

Control

FANUC^[2]

Own programming support

NT Manual Guide i: Supports creating ISO/EIA G-code programs^[35]
3D Smart Pro: Reads workpiece dimensions and coordinates from a 3D CAD model and builds the program interactively. Creates NC from stock to finished part^[35]
One-turret programming: Copies operations made for one turret to the other turret (coordinate inversion and G/M-code changes are automatic)^[35]
NT Multitasking Office: PC software for creating programs and checking operations in the office using 3D models of the machine, chuck, tools, and workpiece^[42]
PC version of NT Manual Guide i: Create NC in the office. Editing support for synchronization (wait) codes, and NC-block simulation with toolpaths and solid animation^[42]
Programming service: The builder writes machining programs for Nakamura-Tome machines on your behalf (starting from process planning; simulated, with tooling and setup sheets)^[15]

Machine models

NT Machine Simulation (runs NC at the operation panel without moving the machine, and checks for interference) and NT Collision Guard (checks for interference ahead of operation and stops the machine)One source / reference^[77]
Fusion Post Library has 1 post (1 shown in the list) (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14). No machine modelsOne source / reference^[2]

Getting posts

Fusion has 1 post for FANUC-controlled Nakamura-Tome mill-turn machinesOne source / reference^[2]

Citizen MachineryCitizen Machinery

Country

Japan

Own programming support

Alkart CNC Wizard: PC software that helps you create NC programs through an illustrated, conversational interface (one of the alkapplysolution tools)^[78]
Alkart Editor: Creates tooling layout diagrams and edits NC programs^[78]

CAM partnerships

ESPRIT: ESPRIT bundles dedicated posts and machine templates for Citizen Swiss-type lathes. The two companies cooperate technically and keep maintaining the posts and machining settingsAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[11][79]
SolidCAM: The CITIZEN logo appears under SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Getting posts

ESPRIT: Citizen-specific posts includedOne source / reference^[11]
Catalogs, instruction manuals, and 3D CAD data can be downloaded with free member registration (we have not checked the contents)One source / reference^[80]

Star MicronicsStar Micronics

Country

Japan

Control

Mitsubishi Electric (some models; the SB-20RII uses a Mitsubishi Electric NC)^[82]

Own programming support

PU-Jr.: Program editing and management software^[82]
EASY EDIT: Program editing function^[82]

CAM partnerships

ESPRIT: Star is listed among ESPRIT’s machine builder partners (the page only introduces the company)Announced by the CAM vendor^[81][79]

TsugamiPrecision Tsugami

Control

FANUC (some models)^[2]

CAM partnerships

ESPRIT: ESPRIT provides CAM for all Tsugami products. Supported series: B0, BA, BE, BH, BS, BU, BW, M08, MU, NP, S, S20, SS, SX, TMA, TMB, TMU, VAAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[83][79]
Mastercam: Precision Tsugami is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

Fusion Post Library has 1 post (1 shown in the list) (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14). No machine modelsOne source / reference^[2]

Getting posts

ESPRIT: solutions available for each Tsugami seriesOne source / reference^[83]

JTEKTJTEKT (TOYODA brand)

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: JTEKT is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Toyoda is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool Partners (the link goes to the TOYODA product page of JTEKT North America)Announced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

Machine Library has 1 machine model (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14)One source / reference^[36]

HermleHermle

Country

Germany

Control

Heidenhain, Siemens^[84][2]

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: Hermle is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Hermle is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]
SolidCAM: Hermle is listed under SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Machine models

Hermle is in the Smart Machine Kits on Siemens Post HubOne source / reference^[7]
Fusion Post Library has 3 posts (1 shown in the list) and Machine Library has 9 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14). The posts are for Heidenhain (TNC 620/640/7)One source / reference^[2][36]

GROBGROB

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: GROB is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
SolidCAM: Grob is listed under SolidCAM’s Technology PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[63]

Machine models

Machine Library has 1 machine model (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14)One source / reference^[36]

CHIRON GroupCHIRON Group

Country

Germany

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: Chiron is listed among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]
Mastercam: Chiron is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

ProcessLine: simulates and optimizes machining in advance using a digital twin that reproduces the machine’s geometry, kinematics, and dynamics. Includes posts from the CHIRON GroupOne source / reference^[14]
ProtectLine: prevents collisions in all operating modes with a digital twin that runs ahead of the real machine (the model includes tools, holders, workpiece, and fixtures)One source / reference^[14]

Getting posts

ProcessLine includes posts from the CHIRON Group (matched to the machining centers)One source / reference^[14]

UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS (formerly GF Machining Solutions)UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS

Country

Switzerland (headquartered in Bern)

CAM partnerships

hyperMILL: The United Machining logo appears among OPEN MIND’s partnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[52]

Machine models

GF Machining Solutions machines are in the Smart Machine Kits on Siemens Post HubOne source / reference^[7][8]
Machine Library has 12 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14) (vendor name: Mikron)One source / reference^[36]

Company name history

UNITED GRINDING Group acquired Georg Fischer’s GF Machining Solutions, which became UNITED MACHINING SOLUTIONS on 2025-07-01. It had been renamed from GF AgieCharmilles to GF Machining Solutions on 2014-01-01One source / reference^[86]

DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools)DN Solutions

Country

South Korea

Control

D300 CNC (developed in-house), FANUC (0i, 31i, etc.)^[88][2]

Own programming support

CUFOS and other in-house software: In-house software for creating machining programs while preventing collisions with 3D simulation: CUFOS (specialized in CPS, collision prevention), EZ WORK, and Sketch Turn^[88]

CAM partnerships

ESPRIT: Doosan is listed among ESPRIT’s machine builder partners (the page still shows the company introduction under the old name)Announced by the CAM vendor^[89][79]
Mastercam: DN Solutions is listed under Mastercam’s Machine Tool PartnersAnnounced by the CAM vendor^[46]

Machine models

Doosan machines are in the Smart Machine Kits on Siemens Post HubOne source / reference^[8]
Fusion Post Library has 6 posts (3 shown in the list) and Machine Library has 9 machine models (counted from the list data as of 2026-10-14)One source / reference^[2][36]

Getting posts

Fusion has posts for DN Solutions (Doosan) (FANUC 0i/31i mill-turn, lathes, and 3-/5-axis VMCs)One source / reference^[2]

Company name history

Renamed Doosan Machine Tools in May 2016 and DN Solutions Co., Ltd. in May 2022. Acquired Germany’s HELLER in 2026One source / reference^[87]

Other CAD/CAM pages

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CAD/CAM basics

The differences between CAD, CAM, and CAE, the 8 steps of the CAM workflow, types of CAM, and 35 terms.

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CAM simulator (try CAM in your browser)

Set the shape in your browser, choose a tool and a cutting method, and a 3D stock is cut and an NC program is output. 2.5D, 3D surfaces, 3+2, simultaneous 5-axis.

CAM finder

Pick your machine, part shape, rotary axes, current CAD and more to see the tier you need and CAM confirmed to support it (no ranking).

Terms & learning path

97 terms in four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Applied. Plain explanations, what matters on the shop floor, common misconceptions, and a learning path for each level.

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Axes & licenses

Tiers of 2.5D, 3D, 3+2, and simultaneous 5-axis, and whether you can add them later. Three patterns for which tier 3+2 sits in, by maker. A comparison table of 23 products.

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CAM by machine type

12 fields including 5-face machines, simultaneous 5-axis, molds, mill-turn, Swiss-type, wire EDM, gears, and tool grinding. Dedicated CAM and the strength of the evidence.

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Japan and the world

The global CAM market is about $3.1 billion (2025). Rankings that change with the yardstick, regional circumstances, Japan’s homegrown CAM, China, and a consolidation timeline.

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Toolpath types

Contour, pocket, hole, high-efficiency roughing, trochoidal; waterline, raster, surface-following, pencil, rest machining. Includes calculators for trochoidal slot milling and an initial depth-of-cut guide.

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CAD/CAM makers & products guide

57 products in 9 use-case groups. A map of groups (parent companies), CAM that runs inside CAD, strengths, industries, AI features, and Japanese contacts.

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Data formats

What STEP (AP203, AP214, AP242), IGES, Parasolid, ACIS, DXF, DWG, STL, and 3MF carry. Problems that occur in exchange.

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Coordinate systems, post, DNC

Work coordinate system G54, stock and tool library, the 4 stages of simulation, post-processor, DNC operation, and a checklist of common mistakes.

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5-axis machining

The difference between 3+2 and simultaneous 5-axis, machine configurations, NC functions such as tool center point control, calibration, common mistakes, and 5-axis calculations.

📚Sources

We checked the official pages, press releases, and public libraries of machine tool builders, CAM vendors, and control makers on 2026-10-14. Partnerships and support can differ by country and region (DMG MORI promotes different CAM software in each region). Before adopting anything, confirm with both the machine dealer and the CAM vendor.