{"id":31726,"date":"2017-02-13T11:51:33","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T16:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=31726"},"modified":"2017-02-13T11:51:33","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T16:51:33","slug":"introducing-solidworks-cam-smart-manufacturing-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2017\/02\/introducing-solidworks-cam-smart-manufacturing-ecosystem.html","title":{"rendered":"Introducing SOLIDWORKS CAM: a Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SOLIDWORKS CAM is a 2.5-axis milling and turning solution that is powered by CAMWorks, a SOLIDWORKS Gold-level solution partner in CAM since 1998. SOLIDWORKS CAM will allow users to program in either part or assembly environments. In addition, SOLIDWORKS CAM will also be able to work with configurations of components to expedite the programming process.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last several years, SOLIDWORKS has been building a Smart Manufacturing ecosystem. Components of this ecosystem, such as Costing, Inspection, and Model-Based Definition (MBD), have been a priority to take the next logical step that will improve efficiency for our users. Having integrated CAM capabilities is becoming more important than ever; especially when efficiency is involved. For example, users want to be able to check their components for manufacturability earlier in design process.\u00a0 Using an integrated CAM system makes it easier to learn and understand how your components will transition from bits to atoms. Integrated CAM also allows for automatic updating of toolpaths because the CAM system can read changes as you make updates to parts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/cam_sww_1-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This push to boost efficiency is manifesting itself in practice as validated by surveys and research reports. One example is Business Advantage\u2019s CAD Trends Survey, which found that 34 percent of CAD users increased their use of CAM last year.\u00a0 Of those surveyed, 70 percent think it\u2019s \u201cimportant\u201d (36 percent think it is \u201cvery important\u201d and 34 percent \u201cquite important\u201d) to have machining instructions automatically generated from 3D CAD models.\u00a0 Six in ten (61 percent) want to see \u201cmore\u201d (half of them want to see \u201cmuch more\u201d) software development effort on CAD\/CAM integration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/cam_sww_2-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on these trends, and the previous work on Smart Manufacturing ecosystem updates, the foundation of SOLIDWORKS CAM, Knowledge-Based Machining (KBM), was created.\u00a0 KBM will allow companies to define standard machining strategies that can be used by everyone within their organization from quoting to programming.\u00a0 This standardization will ensure that everyone is on the same page, which will reduce errors during the design-to-manufacturing process.\u00a0 The more consistent a company can leverage existing data and processes, the more efficiently they can produce their products.\u00a0 Consistency in workflow has been shown to reduce cycle times, improve quality and boost employee satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/02\/cam_sww_3-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SOLIDWORKS CAM is available for Beta starting April 1<sup>,<\/sup> 2017.\u00a0 Commercial release for SOLIDWORKS CAM will be available with the release of SOLIDWORKS 2018. To learn more about SOLIDWORKS CAM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOLIDWORKS CAM is a 2.5-axis milling and turning solution that is powered by CAMWorks, a SOLIDWORKS Gold-level solution partner in CAM since 1998. SOLIDWORKS CAM will allow users to program in either part or assembly environments. 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