As metalworking moves toward greater productivity, flexibility and digital control, the connection between software and the machine tool is becoming increasingly important. At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, SolidCAM GmbH will use its presence to demonstrate how digital manufacturing strategies can translate into practical machining results, bringing together CAM programming, CNC expertise and live production on the shop floor.
For SolidCAM, the focus at the exhibition will be on showing this connection in action. A key highlight at the company’s stand will be a live machining demonstration at a GROB G352T five-axis machining centre, where an exclusive KV1 wheel model will be produced from digital planning through to the finished component. The demonstration is intended to give visitors a direct view of how CAM programming and advanced machining strategies come together in a real production environment.
The showcase reflects a wider shift taking place across the manufacturing industry. As components become more complex and manufacturers look for higher machine utilisation, shorter production times and greater process reliability, CAM is increasingly becoming a critical link between the digital model and physical production. SolidCAM’s approach brings this connection together through integrated CAD/CAM workflows, advanced machining technologies, simulation, and CNC programming expertise.
Speaking about the company’s direction and its participation at AMB, Dr Emil Somekh, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of SolidCAM, emphasises the importance of connecting technological progress with practical manufacturing needs.
“The future of manufacturing will be shaped by how effectively digital technologies can be translated into real production value. AMB brings together the machine tools, technologies and expertise that define modern metalworking, and this makes it an important platform for demonstrating how CAM can contribute to more productive, reliable and increasingly intelligent manufacturing processes. At SolidCAM, our vision is to continuously advance the connection between digital manufacturing and the shop floor, helping manufacturers make better use of their machines and respond to the growing complexity of modern production.”
Beyond the live machining demonstration, SolidCAM’s presence will bring together expertise across CAM programming, postprocessors, digitalisation and CNC manufacturing. The company’s specialists will be available to discuss ways of optimising existing production processes, introducing greater automation, and addressing the programming requirements of increasingly sophisticated CNC equipment. This application-focused approach reflects SolidCAM’s positioning around practical manufacturing outcomes rather than software functionality in isolation.
The company’s broader technology portfolio spans integrated CAD/CAM, milling, turning, simultaneous five-axis machining, advanced Mill-Turn and Swiss-Type machining, alongside simulation and shop-floor solutions. Its iMachining technology remains a central part of its productivity proposition, while newer developments such as CAM Assist point toward greater automation in CAM programming. SolidCAM describes this wider approach as “The Ecosystem for Digital Manufacturing.”
Founded in 1984 by Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM has developed over more than four decades into an independent CAM software company focused on CNC productivity. The company says its global organisation includes more than 250 developers, application engineers and sales staff, supported by a worldwide reseller network. Its software integrates with leading CAD platforms including SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor and Solid Edge, while its technology portfolio addresses applications ranging from high-speed and multi-axis milling to Mill-Turn and Swiss-Type machining.
Its continued development also reflects the changing expectations of manufacturers. Recent initiatives have expanded the company’s focus toward AI-assisted CAM, digital shop-floor technologies and broader manufacturing connectivity, while its technology-centre network provides environments for live machining, training and application development.
At AMB 2026, this broader vision will come together in a setting focused on the future of metalworking, where digitalisation, automation and machining productivity are increasingly interconnected. SolidCAM GmbH will be present from 15–19 September 2026 at Messe Stuttgart, Hall C2, Stand 2A31, where visitors can experience its live machining demonstration and engage with the company’s specialists on the technologies and processes shaping modern CNC manufacturing.
