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The Future of AI CNC Programming: Siemens NX CAM Integrates AI-Powered CAM Assist 

Siemens is excited to introduce the integration of CloudNC’s CAM Assist solution, an AI-powered add-on, now available in Siemens NX CAM software. This collaboration highlights Siemens commitment to driving innovation through strategic partnerships, showing how the strength of collaboration accelerates cutting-edge advancements. By working with exceptional technology partners like CloudNC, Siemens empowers its users with even more advanced technologies to stay competitive in an evolving manufacturing landscape. 

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AI Machining for enhanced productivity 

The power of NX CAM is already well-known in the manufacturing industry, with its reputation solidified by our part manufacturing community on software review sites like G2, which has rated NX CAM as the #1 computer-aided manufacturing software. At the core of this partnership with CloudNC is the enhanced productivity AI brings to CNC programming. CAM Assist, helps automate the creation of machining strategies for 3 and 3+2 axis CNC machines, drastically cutting programming time from hours to minutes or seconds. AI CNC Machining is especially important for industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery, where fast and accurate CNC programming is essential to maintaining tight production schedules and efficiency.

We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our customers accelerate the part manufacturing process using breakthrough technologies. Enabling our customers to use CloudNC’s technology to automate CNC programming in NX CAM exemplifies our dedication to continuous advancements.”

Armin Grunewald, Vice President at Siemens Digital Industries Software

This partnership, Grunewald adds, allows Siemens customers to simplify complex programming tasks, freeing up time for higher-value activities. By incorporating AI machining into NX CAM software, Siemens users can now dramatically reduce bottlenecks tied to manual CNC programming. CAM Assist allows for faster, more efficient toolpath creation, reducing lead times and increasing overall productivity. It also enhances cost estimation capabilities, helping manufacturers bid for work more swiftly and accurately.

Unified innovation: seamless integration via Siemens Xcelerator Platform

Siemens collaboration with CloudNC also underscores the openness of the Siemens Xcelerator platform, a vibrant partner ecosystem that fosters seamless integration with specialized solutions from technology partners. This open ecosystem approach allows Siemens customers to continually expand their capabilities by adopting the most advanced solutions without disruption.

The openness of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software, our open platform, enables our ecosystem of technology partners to rapidly integrate their groundbreaking specialized solutions, which in return helps us continuously expand our comprehensive digital manufacturing software portfolio,” says Grunewald.

Armin Grunewald, Vice President at Siemens Digital Industries Software

For manufacturers aiming to gain a competitive edge through automation and AI, this integration is a game-changer. CAM Assist is now available as an add-on for Siemens NX through CloudNC’s website and selected resellers. For more details visit CloudNC’s full press release.

Kelly Gallagher

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/nx-manufacturing/the-future-of-ai-cnc-programming-siemens-nx-cam-integrates-ai-powered-cam-assist/