Planit and MachineWorks renew partnership

MachineWorks simulation software is the preferred solution for material removal, full machine simulation and collision detection. The renewed agreement also paves the way for Planit to make further use of the expanding range of MachineWorks' component technologies. Russell Franks, Planit CTO said: "The Planit brands of Alphacam and Edgecam have a long-established relationship with MachineWorks in collaborating to produce the finest CAM solutions of their type in the world. The new commercial agreement between us is built upon a basis of mutual respect, trust and flexibility and provides an excellent foundation for both businesses to thrive in their chosen markets. We place high value on having MachineWorks as a strategic technical partner and believe this association will significantly assist with the ongoing development of the Planit portfolio. "On a technical level, our relationship with Machineworks has enabled us to continue to make considerable performance improvements with our products and close communication with their development team ensures that we will continue to deliver the best CAM solution possible." MachineWorks Technology is employed by a number of CADCAM companies, including: Mastercam, Open Mind, SolidCam, GibbsCAM, Vero and Cimatron (owner of GibbsCAM).