SolidCAM Japan K.K. to enhance presence in the Japanese market. Will present new manufacturing technologies at Tokyo DMS Expo.
SolidCAM, the leading and fastest growing supplier of integrated CAM software solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced the establishment of its Japanese subsidiary, SolidCAM Japan K.K., based in Tokyo, Japan, and the appointment of Norio Ohta as Sales Manager. The company will focus on supporting and expanding SolidCAM's business in Japan.
Mr. Ohta has over 20 years of experience in senior technical and sales positions in the CAD/CAM industry. Prior to joining SolidCAM, he served as Delcam Japan's Technical Sales Manager.
SolidCAM will exhibit its latest release at the 19th Design Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions Expo (DMS) in Tokyo, Japan, June 25 - 27
"SolidCAM has been selling in Japan for more than 6 years, through our long time distributor, Tactx K.K." said Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM's founder and Managing Director. "The establishment of a permanent presence in Japan signifies our highest commitment to the Japanese market. SolidCAM Japan will enable us to be closer to the Japanese market and provide the needed support and attention to our customers and distributors. We intend to expand our distributor network, and cooperate very closely with the Japanese manufacturing industry. During a recent pre-release road show in Japan, SolidCAM's new release gained much acclaim among customers and interested distributors" added Dr. Somekh "We are happy to welcome Mr. Ohta on board. His vast experience will be instrumental to our growth plans in Japan. We are confident that the combination of power and ease-of-use of our solution will bring our customers the needed tools to stay ahead in this competitive business."
SolidCAM will demonstrate at DMS, Booth #16-35, the new version SolidCAM2008 R12, which is Gold-certified for SolidWorks(r) 2008. The single-window user interface and the full associativity between the CAD model and NC tool path guarantee a short learning curve and an efficient data flow from the 3D design model to the machined part. The new version provides a complete manufacturing solution with enhanced user friendliness, more automation features and additional CAM functions. SolidCAM2008 R12 supplies improvements for all Milling applications, including interactive and automated 2.5D Milling, High-Speed Machining, Indexial and Simultaneous 5-axis Machining. Also, users will benefit from new features for the Mill-Turn, which includes support up to 5-axes (XYZCB) and back spindle operations.
About SolidCAM
Founded in 1984 by its Managing director Dr. Emil Somekh, SolidCAM provides manufacturing customers with a full suite of CAM software modules for 2.5D and 3D Milling, High-Speed Machining, Multi-sided Indexial 4/5 axes Milling, Simultaneous 5 axes Milling, Turning, Turn-Mill up to 5-axes and WireEDM.
SolidCAM has the Certified Gold-product status from SolidWorks and provides seamless, single-window integration and full associativity to the SolidWorks design model including parts, assemblies and configurations. SolidCAM has today more than 12,500 seats installed. SolidCAM is sold by a worldwide reseller network in 46 countries. SolidCAM is used in the mechanical manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer products, machine design, automotive and aerospace industries, in mold, tool and die and rapid prototyping shops.
SolidCAM has been named by renowned US consulting and market research firm, CIMdata, as the consistent growth leader among CAM software vendors worldwide over the last five years, with annual growth rates in the 30% range. CIMdata is projecting that SolidCAM will maintain its growth rates in 2008.
For the latest information, visit the company's website www.solidcam.com
