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Level Up Your Setup Sheets with Mastercam Presentation Files
One simple way to remove uncertainty and help machinists move faster is by pairing setup sheets with Mastercam presentation files. This post takes a closer look at how they work, why they matter, and how to create them.
Mastercam UK and Ireland Team to Showcase at MACH 2026
Mastercam UK and Ireland teams are set to make a strong appearance at MACH 2026, the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering event, taking place 20–24 April 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. Visitors can find the Mastercam UK and Ireland teams at Stand 20-240. Learn more about what we will be showcasing.
Building Community, Craft, and a Better Industry
From launching a machine shop from scratch to leading one of manufacturing’s most active communities, Rebecca Woflinger shares what it actually takes to build skills, businesses, and collaboration in machining.
Better Mill-Turn Simulation: How to Align 3D Turning Tools in Mastercam
Boost your confidence and cut guesswork by aligning 3D turning tools accurately in Mastercam. A quick update to the Manufacturer Code field delivers cleaner, more reliable simulation. Ready to elevate your programming? Learn more.
Introducing EverPath Technology: A New Way to Program in Mastercam
Discover EverPath Technology: our next‑generation CAM platform, built to rethink how toolpaths are created, edited, and validated. It represents a fundamental shift in the CNC programming experience, designed to help shops work faster, train better, and deliver more with the team they already have.
Unlocking Faster Programming with OptiRough in 2.5-Axis Machining
Explore how OptiRough dramatically reduces programming time, intelligently targets remaining stock, and cuts unnecessary tool motion, all while delivering cleaner, more controlled toolpaths.
AI That Actually Knows Your Software
The gap between 'AI output' and 'actionable guidance' is not just inconvenient; it is expensive. Mastercam Copilot was built to close that gap entirely. Learn more about what that means in practice.
Mastercam 2026.R2 Probing: A Smarter, Faster Path to Precision
Discover how in Mastercam 2026.R2 we are raising the bar with powerful new probing enhancements that simplify setup, reduce manual steps, and bring a new level of intelligence to tool measurement and verification.
Understanding Solids, Surfaces, and Meshes in Mastercam
In CNC programming, the model you start with shapes everything that follows — from toolpath precision to workflow efficiency. Mastercam provides programmers three primary model types to work with: solids, surfaces, and meshes. Let's break down the differences.
How AI-Powered Automation is Changing the Quoting Workflow for Machine Shops
Skilled machinists often lose time on repetitive quoting and pre‑CAM tasks. Mastercam + up2parts reduces that burden by automating early workflow steps. up2parts is a manufacturing‑focused AI platform built from real shop experience, streamlining prep work so experts can focus on high‑value machining.
EverPath Technology – Early Adopter Program
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer feedback, we are launching the Early Adopter Program, an insider track for latest development updates and opportunity to share feedback directly with our development team. Are you ready to join?
Mastercam Copilot in 2026.R2: Faster Commands, Smarter Automation, and Hands-Free Programming
With new AI-powered capabilities, expanded voice control, and deeper integration with learning resources, Mastercam Copilot has evolved into a powerful assistant that helps you work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.