# List of computer-aided manufacturing software ## Links (Wikipedia order) <!-- injected from _registry/childlinks/List_of_computer-aided_manufacturing_software.json (2026-07-30T02:09:12Z) --> `APT_(programming_language)` · `Alibre_Design` · `AutoCAD` · `Autodesk` · `Autodesk_Fusion` · `Autodesk_Inventor` · `Blender_(software)` · `BricsCAD` · `CATIA` · `Cadwork` · `Cadwork_informatik_AG` · `Cimatron` · `Comparison_of_computer-aided_design_software` · `Computer-aided_manufacturing` · `Creo_Parametric` · `Dassault_Systèmes` · `Delcam` · `FORAN_System` · `FreeCAD` · `G-code` · `Hexagon_AB` · `LinuxCNC` · `Linux_Foundation` · `List_of_3D_computer_graphics_software` · `List_of_3D_modeling_software` · [[List_of_3D_printing_software]] · `List_of_BIM_software` · [[List_of_computer-aided_engineering_software]] · `Mastercam` · `MazaCAM` · `NC-CAM` · `Onshape` · `Open-source_software` · `PTC_Creo` · `Proprietary_software` · `Rhinoceros_3D` · `Siemens_Digital_Industries_Software` · `Siemens_NX` · `SmartCAM` · `Solid_Edge` · `SprutCAM` · `Tebis` · `TopSolid` · `Vericut` · `Vero_Software` · `VoluMill` · `WorkNC` > Summary stub · part of Systems Engineering · [Wikipedia source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer-aided_manufacturing_software) ## Summary This list enumerates notable computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software used to plan, control, and automate [[Manufacturing|manufacturing]] processes from digital models. CAM tools generate toolpaths and machine instructions for CNC machining, turning, milling, and related operations, often integrated with CAD in CAD/CAM suites. Examples include Mastercam, Siemens NX CAM, and Fusion 360. Such software bridges digital design and physical production. ## Key points - Enumerates CAM software for manufacturing automation - Generates CNC toolpaths and machine instructions - Often integrated with CAD in CAD/CAM suites - Examples include Mastercam and Fusion 360 - Bridges digital design and physical production ## Relation to Systems Engineering CAM connects design to production, the lifecycle handoff that systems engineering must manage when transitioning a [[System|system]] from development to manufacturing. ## Sources - [List of computer-aided manufacturing software — Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer-aided_manufacturing_software) Back to Systems Engineering --- <!-- SEMIOTIC-PROFILE:START --> ## Semiotic profile > *The semiotic universals this article invokes, machine-derived from the crossref — **unverified** (born so). Populated 2026-07-06 for the Systems room.* **Universals (2):** 🟡 system (7) · 🟢 discretization (3) **Enter by sign:** Systems Semiotic Gateway · Alphabetum · Icon Registry · ← Systems Portal <!-- SEMIOTIC-PROFILE:END --> ## Wikipedia : Wikitube **Strict pair:** [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer-aided_manufacturing_software) : [Wikitube](https://en.wikitube.io/wiki/List_of_computer-aided_manufacturing_software) ## Previous hub tags Tree parent: [[Systems_engineering]]. Legacy hubs: none. --- *Sources: 1 legacy note. Minted wave 1, 2026-07-30 (v1.6 order).*