Every manufacturer knows the feeling. That moment when a project lands on your desk and everyone else shakes their head. Too complex. Too difficult. Too risky. Well, we at Mastercam live for that moment.
For over four decades, Mastercam CAD/CAM software has thrived where others retreat. While competitors set limits, we demolish them. From engineering the impossible on the International Space Station to crafting life-saving precision in heart implants, we don’t just accept challenges—we devour them.
Our Story: From CAD/CAM Pioneer to Global Leader
Mastercam began in 1983 when brothers Mark and Jack Summers envisioned something revolutionary: bringing CNC programming directly to the shop floor using the emerging power of personal computers. Joined by their brother Brian, they created one of the first PC-based CAD/CAM software for manufacturing—originally nicknamed “Meghan” before becoming Mastercam, the name that would define an industry.
Their mission was clear: make advanced NC programming accessible to every shop. What started as a 2D CAM system quickly evolved to include 3D milling, turning, multiaxis machining, and proprietary innovations like Dynamic Motion technology. By the 1990s, Mastercam had become the most widely used CAM software in the world—a position we’ve held since 1994. Today, with over 450,000 installations globally, we power industries from aerospace to medical, automotive to education.
Why Challenge Accepted? Why Now?
The manufacturing world is changing faster than ever. Tolerances are shrinking to microns. Deadlines are compressing to hours. Automation, AI, and digital transformation are rewriting the rules. Through it all, one truth remains: the toughest jobs still land on the desks of those who refuse to quit.
Challenge Accepted isn’t just a tagline—it’s our DNA. It reflects the spirit that drove our founders and fuels us today:
- Relentless Innovation: From pioneering PC-based CAD/CAM to AI-driven features like Mastercam Copilot, we’ve never stopped pushing boundaries.
- Global Support Network: Behind every cut and curve stands a team of experts ready to solve problems before they slow you down.
- Education and Workforce Development: We are proud to be the #1 CAM software taught worldwide, training the next generation of problem solvers.
Manufacturing Without Compromise
When others say “too complex,” we say, “let’s go.” Our scalable platform transforms your wildest concepts into flawless reality—dream to design to done, seamlessly and swiftly. And when issues arise—and they will—we’re already there, tools ready, solutions flowing.
Because the next impossible challenge is waiting, and you’ll be ready for it. Welcome to the new era of Mastercam.
