Johansson: Having Mastercam as part of Sandvik will not change our approach with regard to other software vendors. Will having Mastercam as part of the Sandvik family change the company’s approach to other software developers, and if so, how?

ME: Partnerships with software companies have always been key to tooling technology developers, especially Sandvik Coromant. Mastercam is a well-established and successful CAD/CAM product portfolio, and our goal is to help ensure it can continue growing and innovating. It will manage its own customers, using its established go-to-market model. Johansson: Mastercam will continue to operate as a separate business unit within the design and planning automation division in the business area segment Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions. How will Mastercam operate within Sandvik’s organization upon the acquisition’s expected completion? ME: Consolidation in the CAM industry has intensified in recent years, with many big industry players absorbing CAM developers. Mastercam will be an important cornerstone in our growing CAM portfolio and a key enabler for us to deliver on our mission to develop and deliver new and innovative solutions that will help automate the larger manufacturing value chain for small and mid-sized manufacturing enterprises. Mathias Johansson: Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is an important market for Sandvik to enter due to its attractive growth rates and its proximity to Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions’ core business, allowing Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions to establish a leading position within digital manufacturing. How will the acquisition of CAD/CAM pioneer Mastercam help further Sandvik’s tooling developments? Mastercam CAM software aids in creating toolpaths and cutting strategies (Provided by Sandvik) Manufacturing Engineering: Software has become more critical for manufacturers in the machining industry. Contributing Editor Patrick Waurzyniak talks with Mathias Johansson of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions.

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