The MOTF Blog

How James Shorkey and the Students of Colorado State University Use BobCAD’s CAD-CAM Software
 April 23rd, 2019

  James Shorkey is a longtime manual machinist in Colorado that is turning a new leaf and conforming to CNC machining. That’s why he got BobCAD for him and his intern. In a twist of irony, his new intern is teaching him about CNC machining while James is teaching him some manual machining. “My intern […]

How The Emory University Department of Physics Uses BobCAD’s CAD-CAM Software
 April 18th, 2019

  BobCAD-CAM’s commitment to education is materialized in the Manufacturers of the Future Program. The MOTF program provides educators and future manufacturers with affordable access to our latest software, training and support. Today we are highlighting Horace Dale’s Department of Physics over at Emory University and peeling back how they use BobCAD’s latest CAM software.

5 Reasons Why Teachers Choose the Manufacturers of the Future CAD-CAM Program
 April 3rd, 2019

  CAD-CAM software is a critical component of CNC manufacturing due to its ability to automate the design and manufacturing process. The influence of CAD and CAM technology is something tangible that can be witnessed in our everyday lives. Manufacturing has a very important role in prototyping new designs, allowing engineers to create precision parts […]

Network Licensing: Move Stations, Not Licenses
 August 18th, 2017

  What exactly is Network Licensing? Introduced by popular demand, BobCAD-CAM now offers Network Licensing. Gone are the days of purchasing a licensed copy of the software for each individual workstation. Instead, licenses only need to be purchased based on the number of stations you may need active simultaneously. Those licenses will then be stored […]

CAD-CAM Software Brings Out Creativity In Manufacturer
 June 3rd, 2015

All over the world, manufacturers rely on CAD/CAM software to turn product ideas into manufacturing realities. Besides CAD/CAM being an essential aspect of CNC machining today, it’s also the main reason why consumer products have become increasingly dynamic and affordable. CAD/CAM software makes part design and CNC machine programming much easier and dramatically reduces the […]

CAD-CAM for CNC Router Helps Start-Up Machinist Ramp-Up Production
 May 14th, 2015

About three years ago, Peter Frykholm made a decision to get out of the professional rut he was in. So he did what most people do at that stage, he evaluated what he liked to do and what made him happy. For Peter, he knew he enjoyed mountain climbing and woodworking. Finding a career that […]

Young Inventor Turns to CAD CAM System for Design Innovation
 May 6th, 2015

Nineteen year old Easton LaChappelle isn’t your average teenager. At 14, his idea of fun was designing a robotic hand that he could control with his own hand through sensors and radio technology. Since then, his ideas and inventions have brought him face to face with the President of the United States, he’s fielded phone […]

MOTF Teams with University of Manitoba Space Program
 May 1st, 2015

Launching Student’s Careers with a CAD-CAM Donation BobCAD-CAM’s education program, Manufacturers of the Future, announced today a contribution in support of the University of Manitoba’s Space Applications and Technology Society (UMSATS). As part of Manufacturers of the Future’s mission to provide universities and students access to CAD-CAM resources, BobCAD-CAM has made an important donation in […]

Educational CAD-CAM Campaign Sponsors Massachusetts High School Industrial Engineering Program
 April 30th, 2015

CAD-CAM software is proving to be a successful part of industrial engineering programs for kids at the high school level. The new Manufacturers of The Future program by BobCAD-CAM has just the right solution for vocational, trade and public schools at all levels that teach industrial engineering, CNC Machining and CAD Design by making CAD-CAM […]

Manufacturers of the Future Launches New Educational Program Website
 April 22nd, 2015

The Manufacturers of The Future program by BobCAD-CAM was created as an educational resource for schools, educators and students, the new site provides a platform for the CNC manufacturing industry’s academia crowd to interact, keep current on industry news, and gain access to affordable CAD-CAM resources.